When is ThemeFrame going to be released? (it's here!)
 

Everyone's asking (and sometimes getting answers) in many different threads, so I thought it'd be best to have a particular one for this purpose. Not to put pressure on Flynn, he's doing one hell of a job with this, but I still feel that I would like some more feedback on the progress if possible. :)

So the question is: As it looks right now, when is ThemeFrame going to be released?

a little birdie told me 'New Years Eve'

New Year's Eve, eh? Well, that settles it. Forget the party! I'm staying home to wait for Themeframe. :p

Of course, New Year's Eve for Flynn will come a bit later than for yours truly, so I may be waiting quite a while!

By the way, it's -.8 F. here in Vermont at the moment and the wind is howling. Too cold even to ski!

Boy Paula... I'm sure glad I live down south in Central New York state where the temperature is a balmy 8°.

Remember, Flynn is in Germany - the days start there before they start in the US. - I imagine it will be sometime during the day.

Oh yeah, I forgot the time difference is the other way! Whenever....it'll be a pleasure to get our hands on TF.

I think my husband will shoot me, though, if I spend the whole holiday weekend buried in Themeframe, but that's probably what will happen. Maybe if I promise to ski with him every morning, he'll leave me to my Themeframe fun in the afternoons.

Yes! I guess I know what I'll be doing new years day. :p

Alright! This thread made my day!

Hi, I'm new to the forum. Will this be the Beta version? Not sure if I should donate for the Beta or wait and buy the product. Can anyone advise?

Yes this will be teh beta version with no charge for teh final. You must donate $40 before it is released. You can donate to Flynn the developer or myself (juggledad) or a combination of the two. and You only have untill the beta it gets released which should be tomorrow. The price will go up for the final product.

OK, thanks Jungledad. I'll do that as soon as I get home this evening. Looks very promising. Happy New Year to all.

I donated 40 bucks before I registered just now does it need to be syched afore I get themeframe?

send me a PM with the paypal confirmation info And I'll see what I can do.

Oh darn... I always go skiing on new year's day because most of the ski crowd is too hung over to ski and I have my favorite runs to myself, but.... Flynn's timing is going to make it hard to choose!

Jack

Same here. New Year's Day (especially morning) is always good, crowd-wise. Alas, we came home early from Vermont because I have the flu. At least ThemeFrame will give me something to do while I'm sick.

Just wondering whether you should donate an additional $40, or what if you have already hit or passed that amount by donating previous to Themeframe. Just wondering, as I am always happy to send money when I can - but should I be worried about doing that right now for Themeframe when I have donated over $40 for Atahualpa - or can I wait a little.

Thanks.

Ignore my message above, I answered it myself. Been so busy I have not delved into Themeframe that much but the buzz is so exciting I wanted to make sure I can be a part of it when it comes out. You rock, Flynn!

Oh darn... I always go skiing on New Years day since most of the other ski nuts are too hung over to ski and I have all my favorite runs to myself. Flynn's timing is making things difficult -- unless we get a foot or two of fresh powder I just may have to break tradition!

Jack

OK done that thanks

Hi

Is there any chance to see a demo of themeframe (or more infor at least)? I've never heard about before I ran into this site.

I just dont want to spend 40 dollars (240 NOK) If I dont like it at all..

MrStark

Check out the video's Flynn made

No demo I'm afraid, but look at the excellent videos. They should give you a pretty decent view on what Themeframe's about. :)

Release 2010-01-01... 2½ hours left of it, Munich-time. ;D

Hi

Will this "program" be something like artisteer? Easy to use for a normal hobby designer?

Frode

see my review 'Themeframe - first impressions with the pre-beta'
http://forum.bytesforall.com/showthread.php?t=4879

I have not used Artisteer but I guess ThemeFrame is not as easy but more flexible. I.e. in Artisteer you may be able to create a site in 20 minutes while it may take an hour in ThemeFrame however in ThemeFrame that will probably be a more custom site as you can adjust 60+ CSS settings for 300+ CSS selectors for 10+ templates = ~200,000 settings - all with the mouse, without typing anything, all with live preview.

P.S.: That doesn't mean that you have to adjust 1000's of settings. Usually you'll adjust between a few dozen and a few hundred.

Will I be able to post to different pages without plugins?

Can I put different navigation tabs on different pages?

Or is the css the main innovation?

Rob

I didn't understand the first part about the different pages.

Currently there are two horizontal nav bars, one for pages one for categories. You can style them, even differently for each page type but nothing beyond that so far.

However I plan to extend the navigation section a lot.

The CSS creator was a first step, I will improve this constantly & full time for the forseeable future

It seems that ATA theme is going to be in the back burner for long time before seen any upgrade, and themeframe is going to be the priority, I am right?

I've always wanted to be able to write posts to any selected page [or a category page], rather than the index page. The plugins to do this don't seem to work very well.

Thanks,
Rob

Great Flynn!

This seems very good! Just this moment, i cannot buy this, but maybe when the next pay check arrive:) Did use a lot of money this holiday.

I'll keep watching this thread

MrStark

When can I get access to the donor forum? I made a Paypal donation on Dec. 30th. but have not heard anything from you.

Flynn, I sent you a private message. Many thanks.

I, too, can't find the Themeframe beta download link. Donated $40 on the 31st and sent PM to Flynn.

Can't wait to get my hands on it :)

exgenis, nbi123 - you should be set now

Any chance of me sneaking in? Would love to test out Themeframe, will even throw my wife at it for fresh view!

Just donated some Aussie dough!

kizza42, you've been added to the ThemeFrame group

Hi Flynn,

I just joined the forum, have donated $40, and look forward to being able to play around with your great new program. I hope this is a major success!

Atahualpa will see an update very soon, however ThemeFrame is going to get much more development time, that's right.

Hi....I am using AT with much delight and have a question about the 40 buy-in for TF. one, where do we send it?....two, how do I get credit for it?...and 3, does paying 40 bucks now mean I get the final version for the same price, and what about upgrades after that?...


Thanks,


Harry

use the donate button at the top of the screen. the donation can be to Flynn the developer or to mysely (Juggledad) or any combination totaling $40

once you have made the doantion(s) send me a note and I'll set you up

All donors with a total donation of $40+ will get full & free access to the Beta and the following Final Release. Once the Beta is out, this opportunity will be gone but you will be able to buy a Paid Subscription (not enabled yet) to the BFA Forum, where you can download and discuss ThemeFrame.

Hi Juggledad..

Will I be entitled to the subsequent updates and versions of TF final version? also, do I have to donate any more money to get tech questions answered (like a gold member) or does this entitled me to gold member..


also, If I have no skill in coding, will TF be easy to use?...I did get fastharry.com to look halfway decent on ATA, and I am willing to experiment for hours, but if it is real complicated to use with having to code, taht would be an issue.

One more question....Am I gonna have to rebuild and rewrite fastharry.com from the ground up again?...esp. adding all the pics and articles....or will all the articles and pics transpose over to the new TF site....


Thanks