DJ-University WCAG. Installation from scratch

DJ-University WCAG. Installation from scratch

What is the djuniversity-en-elements-V1.1.zip package?

It is a set of files that allows you to install a website based on the DJ-Electronics template from scratch or install it on an existing website

What's in the package?

In the package, you will find the following files:



images.zip:   contains all the illustrations used to build our demo site
DJ-University - Settings.json: A special .json file containing all settings for Yootheme Pro along with main styles.
yootheme_djext.zip: This is a child template for Yootheme containing specific CSS styles, overrides, YOOtheme elements.



DJ-University - Leyouts,json: A special .json file for Yootheme Builder contains the most essential views (layouts) used on our demo site

What item do you need to download separately?

DJ-Accessibility : DJ-Accessibility is a plugin that helps to provide accessibility compliance with WCAG and ADA standards

DJ-WCAG-Improvement : This is a plugin that adds an aria-label for  YOOtheme elements.

Yootheme Pro: This is a third-party extension. Download them from https://yootheme.com/page-builder
Attention! Yootheme Page Builder is required for proper system operation, which must be purchased and downloaded from https://yootheme.com/page-builder. Yootheme Page Builder is a commercial component from a third party and cannot be bundled with our extensions due to proprietary rights.

Do we recommend any other components to use?

Yes. Of course, we have our favourite must-have kit from a third party. Consider installing these additional components:
Zoolander's Essential for Yootheme Pro:  https://www.rsjoomla.com/joomla-extensions/joomla-security.html

How to install everything from scratch?

Step #1 Joomla installation 

Install Joomla! 4 downloaded from https://downloads.joomla.org/. If you already have your installation working, you can skip this step.

Step #2 Initial configuration

There are some necessary settings that you should make right after installation:

1. SEO:
In the global configuration, set:
- Site Meta Description
- Content Rights
-  Search Engine Friendly URLs - set  to "Yes."
-  Use URL Rewriting - set to "Yes" (don't forget to rename htaccess.txt to .htaccess)




2. Other settings according to your needs

Step #3 Installation and configuration of extensions

1. DJ-Events Joomla events component:

Download the latest version from https://dj-extensions.com/my-account/downloads/dj-events  and install it.
Configure the component according to your needs. The documentation available here will help -https://support.dj-extensions.com/portal/en/kb/extensions/dj-events
- configure the component according to your needs
- add an API key for Google Maps
- add your categories
- add some events and locations

2. Yootheme PRO: 
Download from https://yootheme.com/page-builder and install like a regular extension. Remember that this is an add-on from a third party, and you need to buy a license from them. There is a wealth of documentation available for Yootheme PRO on their website - https://yootheme.com/support/yootheme-pro/joomla/introduction. You can handle this web builder.

3. DJ-Accessibility:
Adds tools to help people with disabilities navigate and operate the site
Download the latest version of the integrator from https://dj-extensions.com/my-account/downloads/dj-accessibility  and install it as a regular extension
Go to plugins and activate it.  Then go to the modules and activate the DJ-Accessibility module. Set it on toolbar-left position and make it active for all pages of your website.




4. DJ-WCAG-Improvement:
This plugin that adds an aria-label for  Yootheme elements.
Download the latest version of the integrator from https://dj-extensions.com/my-account/downloads/dj-wcag-improvement  and install it as a regular extension


Step #4 Yootheme Builder Configuration

1. Images:

If you like pictures from our quickstart, extract the images.zip archive and copy everything via FTP to the images directory on your Joomla installation

2.  Child Theme:
Unpack the 'yootheme_djex.zip' file and transfer the whole folder via FTP to the 'templates' folder in your Joomla! Installation. You can change the _djext in the directory name to your own. You can learn more about child themes from the Yootheme documentation https://yootheme.com/support/yootheme-pro/joomla/developers-child-themes

3. Default template: Set Yootheme as your default template. 
Go to the System tab and select Site Template Styles from the Templates section



Then set Yootheme as the default template



4. Basic builder configuration 
In your Home Dashboard, select Yootheme in the 3rd Party section


5 Base style:
Set the "Paldin" theme as the base style. To do this, go to the "Styles" tab and select the "Paldin" theme




6. Recover template settings from a JSON file:
Go to "Settings" / "Advanced", then scroll the Yootheme toolbar to the bottom and select "Import Settings"
Click and select - DJ-University - Settings.json from the disk on your computer 



After loading the settings, save them. Builder now needs to refresh its cache, close it and reopen it.

7. Child Theme:
Go to "Settings" / "Advanced" and select the child theme. Save the settings




8.  Set up the menu 
Close the web builder. Make sure your default start menu leads to a single article. If not, change it to SIngle Article and attach an article (create it if necessary)



Then go to a builder, go to the "Menus" tab and set your menu to Navbar and save it.



Do the same for the "Mobile Dialog Position" item. Use the mobile preview to make sure everything is ok. If so, save it.



9. Loading layouts:
Go back to the Yootheme main menu and select the "Builder" tab. Then click the "Library" button
On the "Library" select the "My layout" tab and click the "Upload Layout" button.  
Load DJ-University - Templates.json



Now you have your view library imported




10. Set up pages:
Try to set up your home page now. Select a home from the menu and then go to the library in the builder. Now select the appropriate layout - "DJUniversity Homepage" and click and
Now you have a start page, just like in our demo.



Then save it.

Using ready-made layouts, you will build other subpages. Of course, you can modify the views as you wish. You can create layouts on regular articles or page templates depending on the context you are in at the moment. Yootheme documentation will be helpful in this.

Advice
It is a good practice to have a complete quickstart copy somewhere else, allowing you to see the different settings used there.

      • Related Articles

      • DJ-University WordPress. Installation from scratch

        What is the djuniversity-wp-elements_V.1.x.zip? It is a set of files that allows you to install a website based on the DJ-University theme from scratch or install it on an existing website What's in the package? In the package, you will find the ...

      • DJ-PublicServices WCAG. Installation from scratch

        What is the djpublicservices-en-elements-V1.1zip package? It is a set of files that allows you to install a website based on the DJ-Electronics template from scratch or install it on an existing website What's in the package? In the package, you will ...

      • DJ-Commune WCAG. Installation from scratch

        What is the djcomune-en-elements-V1.1.zip package? It is a set of files that allows you to install a website based on the DJ-Electronics template from scratch or install it on an existing website What's in the package? In the package, you will find ...

      • DJ-University WCAG. Quickstart installation

        What is Joomla Quickstart? The Quickstart is the demo backup (.zip copy) from our demo server. It comes with Joomla, and you install it like a regular Joomla backup made by Akeeba Backup; after that, you get the same effect on our demo pages. You do ...

      • DJ-Commune WordPress. Installation from scratch

        What is the djcommune-wp-elements_V.1.x.zip? It is a set of files that allows you to install a website based on the DJ-University theme from scratch or install it on an existing website What's in the package? In the package, you will find the ...