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With this latest version of T3v3 framework, we have introduced the responsive layout configurations. Simply put, now its possible to plan your responsive layouts (different layouts for mobile, handheld, tablets and so on) very easily. Normal users will find it very handy as it does away with the need of coding at the same time developers can dive deep and customize the layouts, we have made it very simple to understand and update.

We're here with another post on one of the greatest features in T3v3: ThemeMagic. If you guys have installed the latest T3v3 version, you probably already have had the chance to test it.

What is ThemeMagic?

In short, ThemeMagic lets you customize your JoomlArt T3v3 based Joomla! template without having to search for the right file or without diving into the code, one can manipulate most of the template's CSS properties right from the ThemeMagic backend. Video says it all :

A few days ago, we introduced the Layout Configuration feature. We're here with the update, to show you how this awesome feature can be easily used in JA Brisk - our latest Joomla! 3.0 responsive template.

JA Brisk - JoomlArt November responsive template for Joomla! 2.5 & Joomla! 3.0

We have been receiving the same questions over and over again from you guys:

• Joomla! 3.0 was out already, what is your plan for Joomla! 3.0?
• Do you guys have a rough idea when exactly your template will be available for Joomla! 3.0?
• OMG, when are you guys are going to release Joomla! 3.0 templates?
• Are you sure you are going to have Joomla! 3.0 template anytime soon, 'cuz I'm not informed at all on you guys' intention toward Joomla! 3.0?

T3v3 Framework Beta 2 was released on last Saturday (Oh yes, we got too excited and worked the extra hours on the weekend). This version is more than just bug fix release, it's an improvement release. We have gone bold and taken this chance to redo the layout configurations, so as to make it easier for you guys in styling your template’s layout.

Since more than one year, I discussed with Joomlart's CEO (Hung) about the necessity to do a native RTL template. Actually, I was unhappy to see all these automaticlly mirrored templates with a global code: "direction: rtl" that send the vertical scroll to the left side of the screen and cause more issues than solutions. Yes, I read from right to left but I use my right hand to scroll pages and I have the same visual logic as readers of Left-to-Right scripts.

If you are good at creating templates for Wordpress, Joomla or Drupal, then your skills are in hot demand. Take alone the various freelance places, where many web owners are offering front-end developers tons of projects at attractive rates.

But beyond freelancing you could also start creating templates and sell them online as digital products. Big advantage vs. hard products: Relatively inexpensive production cost.

JoomlArt’s all time greatest template JA Teline III is now upgraded to run on the latest JAT3 Framework, although the design stays the same, the code structure has been totally shifted to the new engine, we decided to give it a new name JA Teline III V2.

This is one of the tasks the team is working on behind the scene right now. Besides the regular monthly template releases, we have started upgrading all templates that are released after August 2009 to the latest version for JAT3 Framework.

2 more videos from JAT3 Framework tutorial video series on how to update JAT3 plugin & template and use megamenu has been published.

The Video #02 in a series of 6 videosfor JAT3 Framework has been published. This is a short introduction to the main features (themes and layouts) of JA T3 Framework 2.0 for Joomla! 1.5 and above. Please comment and have fun!

JA T3 Framework 2 has been updated (T3 Blank template and plugins) and we recommend all the T3 Framework 2 users to upgrade their framework. This DOES NOT includes JA Anion and JA Droid template Users. JA Anion and JA Droid template upgrades will be announced separately.

All the templates running on T3 Framework have been updated and Versions released in Downloads. The affected Templates are JA Teline III, JA Halite, JA Kyanite I, JA Kyanite II,   JA Seleni, JA Urani, JA Rasite, JA Lime, JA Mesolite II and JA Zeolite II. Important changes in these versions  are :  1. Upgrade to Latest T3 Framework Code.  2. RTL Language update / fixes. 3. Mega Menu Updates (Except Teline III).  Detailed Changelog is announced in respective template forum as sticky thread.

Grap your copy of beta version today. Don't forget to check it out how it looks on your mobile.