Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

How to learn about Bootstrap...etc

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    How to learn about Bootstrap...etc

    I was told by the tech support via phone call that the only support for bootstrap theme is through this forum.
    I am trying to figure out some edits that seem basic, such as carousel parameters. i downloaded the .css files and am trying to figure them out. but can`t find ANY css reference to the carousel other than one margin reference in the style.css
    I am relatively new to the technical dev. end of things but had used the miva admin after a site was built for a few years before and did lots of edits and html additions etc.

    The miva sales suggested i start with bootstrap because we need a responsive site.

    I was glad for a chance to learn more about the dev. end of miva but now can`t find WHERE or HOW to learn ... and now just feeling DUMB.
    I really WANT to learn how to make what seem like they should be straight forward changes to the framework, and i do have the ability to learn what i need to know IF I COULD JUST FIND DOCUMENTATION or training!

    Can someone please help

    #2
    Re: How to learn about Bootstrap...etc

    You'll want to learn what Bootstrap is, first. Here's a resource: http://getbootstrap.com/getting-started/
    Best,
    Pamela

    Consultant / Developer / Trainer
    Contributing Editor to Practical Ecommerce
    Author of the Official Guides for Miva Merchant
    pamelahazelton.com

    Comment


      #3
      Re: How to learn about Bootstrap...etc

      The link above is probably the best place to get started, if you have a background in HTML/CSS and are looking to understand how to work with Bootstrap elements.

      We also have some videos that apply specifically to installing and customizing the Miva bootstrap framework.

      http://www.mivamerchant.com/videos/c...trap-framework

      It is also worth mentioning that with Version 9 coming out soon, it has ReadyThemes built in. On release, there will be 3 responsive themes you can pick as a starting point and customize using the ReadyTheme Features built into Version 9. This may be a better place to start if you are looking to re-built your entire store into a responsive site.

      http://www.mivamerchant.com/videos/category/readythemes
      Last edited by Brennan; 10-16-14, 07:27 AM.
      Brennan Heyde
      VP Product
      Miva, Inc.
      [email protected]
      https://www.miva.com

      Comment


        #4
        Re: How to learn about Bootstrap...etc

        Also if you really want to dive into the developer side of things, Learnable has some great courses on Bootstrap:

        https://learnable.com/courses/introd...bootstrap-2877
        Brennan Heyde
        VP Product
        Miva, Inc.
        [email protected]
        https://www.miva.com

        Comment


          #5
          Re: How to learn about Bootstrap...etc

          If I remember, the carousel timing and settings are in the bootstrap.js file.
          Highly caffeinated
          http://www.coffeehouseexpress.com

          Comment


            #6
            Re: How to learn about Bootstrap...etc

            Originally posted by Jim Cockerham View Post
            If I remember, the carousel timing and settings are in the bootstrap.js file.
            Thanks, i downloaded the bootstrap.js and tried to edit in Dreamweaver to use the file and learn how to change the carousel, but it seems to be one long text block (like a .min file). Is there a way to download the bootstrap.js and open so it's in a more legible format? (i had the same problem trying to look at the bootstrap.css but not the others)

            Comment


              #7
              Re: How to learn about Bootstrap...etc

              In Dreamweaver, click Commands > Apply Source Formatting
              Leslie Kirk
              Miva Certified Developer
              Miva Merchant Specialist since 1997
              Previously of Webs Your Way
              (aka Leslie Nord leslienord)

              Email me: [email protected]
              www.lesliekirk.com

              Follow me: Twitter | Facebook | FourSquare | Pinterest | Flickr

              Comment


                #8
                Re: How to learn about Bootstrap...etc

                I use the free notepad + program to view and edit it. It displays it in a nice readable format.
                Highly caffeinated
                http://www.coffeehouseexpress.com

                Comment


                  #9
                  Re: How to learn about Bootstrap...etc

                  If you read the doc links provided, you'll see that you don't need to edit the js files. In fact you shouldn't for ease of updating. I've used a separate js file to alter the carousel and listed it just prior to the close head tag on the home page.
                  Michael Davidson
                  Picturesque
                  http://picturesqueweb.com

                  Comment


                    #10
                    Re: How to learn about Bootstrap...etc

                    Originally posted by lesliekirk View Post
                    In Dreamweaver, click Commands > Apply Source Formatting
                    thanks but Apply Source was not available; greyed-out both with/without the text selected.

                    Comment

                    Working...
                    X