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[cgc0202 Friend cgc0202Join date: August 2007Posts: 2244Downloads:0Uploads:3 Thanks: 206 Thanked: 262 times in 1 posts]

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Hello,

Just wondering when Joomlart will create and/or update JA templates using the new Joomla 1.7. I will be busy between now and October because of our new business. So, I would not be coming here much, if at all. May you please notify me when Joomlart has Joomla 1.7-Joomlart templates?

I tried to move to Joomla 1.6 but there were quite a few problems. And for some reason, the promised upgrades of older JA templates never materialized — further upgrades stopped at Round 5. Some of my favorite JA extensions were abandoned also.

It is a bit disappointing if you invest so much on developing (customizing) JA templates and extensions, only to find out that they are no longer supported.

Hasta la vista.

Cornelio

[designorama Friend designoramaJoin date: June 2011Posts: 26Downloads:37Uploads:0 Thanks: 3 Thanked: 1 times in 1 posts]

#405631

<em>@cgc0202 258923 wrote:</em><blockquote>Hello,

Just wondering when Joomlart will create and/or update JA templates using the new Joomla 1.7. I will be busy between now and October because of our new business. So, I would not be coming here much, if at all. May you please notify me when Joomlart has Joomla 1.7-Joomlart templates?

I tried to move to Joomla 1.6 but there were quite a few problems. And for some reason, the promised upgrades of older JA templates never materialized — further upgrades stopped at Round 5. Some of my favorite JA extensions were abandoned also.

It is a bit disappointing if you invest so much on developing (customizing) JA templates and extensions, only to find out that they are no longer supported.

Hasta la vista.

Cornelio</blockquote>

Would be great if we had a timeframe of which templates are under upgrade and when we should expect them to be released.
We have projects on hold waiting to see which road to take.

Orama

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#405638

<em>@designorama 258958 wrote:</em><blockquote>Would be great if we had a timeframe of which templates are under upgrade and when we should expect them to be released.
We have projects on hold waiting to see which road to take.

Orama</blockquote>

Templates are undergoing testing and announcements will be made shortly at to their release. JA have more J1.6 templates than any other club so it is taking some time. A schedule really cannot be given because each template presents its own problems as work is being done.

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#405804

<em>@cgc0202 258923 wrote:</em><blockquote>
It is a bit disappointing if you invest so much on developing (customizing) JA templates and extensions, only to find out that they are no longer supported.

Cornelio</blockquote>

Cornelio . . . . You might want to check this out –> [url=http://www.joomlart.com/forums/topic/the-smart-sensible-way-to-upgrade/

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#405808

<em>@designorama 258958 wrote:</em><blockquote>Would be great if we had a timeframe of which templates are under upgrade and when we should expect them to be released.
We have projects on hold waiting to see which road to take.
</blockquote>

JA has recently released their T3 framework Plugin which can help you upgrade for j1.7 by yourself if you can not wait. The details can be found via: http://www.joomlart.com/blog/jat3-framework/ja-t3-framework-hotfix-for-joomla-17-upgrades.

Alternatively, perhaps this may assist you with regard to whether or not to keep projects on hold –> [url=http://www.joomlart.com/forums/topic/the-smart-sensible-way-to-upgrade/WHY WAIT ?? :J1.5 is every bit as strong, feature rich and robust as any of the current “upgrade” releases . . . in fact, MORE SO due to the availability of compatible extensions.

So, at this particular point in time, here are your two major considerations for moving forward . . .

1. Do your client’s requirements include utilizing currently available dynamic extensions (i.e. JoomlART components, K2, JomSocial, VirtueMart, etc.)? If so, you will want to stick with J1.5x at this time – and the website will be every bit dynamic and functional for years to come.

2. If none of the 3rd Party extensions matter to your client, then using a J1.7 based template is fine and dandy. I do know that the JA Dev Staff is working on J1.7 versions of templates – so if this is what you truly want/need right now, be sure to keep checking regularly.

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