deLucide - A Portfolio Theme by ThemeShift

Thanks for Using deLucide!

Welcome and thanks for using my portfolio WordPress theme deLucide. Please read this carefully! Should you have any doubts or experience any problems, please visit the ThemeShift support forums to post your question.

Installation

1. Download deLucide zip archive.
2. Go to WP-Admin > Appearance > Install Themes > Upload and choose the new theme zip folder.
3. Activate the theme.

To find out more about installing WordPress themes please also see the WordPress documentation.

Update

1. Download the new version of the theme.
2. Backup old theme files! Deactivate the current version of the theme and remove the files from your server.
3. Go to WP-Admin > Appearance > Install Themes > Upload and choose the new theme zip folder.
4. Activate the theme.

Please notice! You can download the latest version of the theme with the download link that has been sent to you after purchase at any time. Please save this link for future updates!

Theme Support

ThemeShift theme packages include support. After you purchased your theme from the ThemeShift website you will get unlimited access to the ThemeShift support forums. There you can post any theme-related problems indicating your WordPress version and the URL of the site the theme is installed on.

Please notice! I cannot provide support for WordPress in general, any third party plugins or major personal customizations of a theme.

Please notice! I'll manually upgrade your account. If the name and/or email is different from the one you made the purchase with, post the details (transaction ID, name or email) in the forums or send me a direct message to simon@themeshift.com.

Post / Page Images

The theme supports WordPress post thumbnails. To add the main post image please click on Set featured image in the Featured Image box on the right, upload your image and click Use as featured image. deLucide will automatically create all the necessary image sizes.

Upload Custom Logo

On the theme options page you can insert the URL or directly upload your custom logo.

1. Click on Upload Image
2. Choose the image file from your computer
3. Click on Media Library
4. Click on Show
5. Click on Insert into Post *

* Please make sure that the size Full Size is selected.

Read More Buttons

To cut off posts and create a read more button please use the WordPress more tag. You'll find this feature in the tool bar of the WordPress post editor. Please find some more information.

Theme Options

In order to customize deLucide to your needs please visit WP-Admin > deLucide > Theme Options in the WP-Admin menu and set your options.

General

1. Logo

   Please enter an URL or upload your custom logo from your local computer.

2. RSS URL

   Please enter your custom RSS URL (e.g. Feedburner). If empty, the default WordPress RSS feed will be used.

3. Custom CSS

   Easily add some custom css to the head of your theme.

4. Tracking Code

   Insert your tracking code here (e.g. Google Analytics). This code will be added to the footer of the theme.

Homepage

1. Slider Category

   Please select your slider category. If empty, no slider will be displayed.

2. Slider Effect

   Please select your preferred slider effect.

3. Slider Items

   Please select the number of post items you want to display in the slider.

4. Slider Pause

   Please select how many seconds each item is displayed (off = no auto slide).

5. Slider Ribbon

   Display a featured ribbon in the top left slider corner. To customize the ribbon please open the /psd/ribbon.psd, customize it to your needs, save it as ribbon.png and upload it into the theme image folder.

6. Posts Title

   Please enter the title that appears above the home page posts.

7. Posts Category

   Please select your home page category. If empty, the most recent posts will be displayed.

8. Posts Items

   Please select the number of post items you want to display on the home page.

Congratulations!

You finished your deLucide setup successfully. Should you have any doubts or experience any problems, please register in the ThemeShift support forums to post your question.

Theme License

ThemeShift themes are released under the GNU general public license. You may use your purchased theme on as many pages as you like for personal or commercial purposes. Unlimited access to the support forums is granted only to customers who buy a theme package from the ThemeShift website. Access for visitors and users of my free themes will be limited.

Refund Policy

Please keep in mind that ThemeShift themes are non-tangible and irrevocable digital goods. Theme purchases are generally not refundable. So before you buy, please ensure that the desired theme fits your needs. If in doubt, post your pre-purchase questions to the support forums.

Warranty

ThemeShift themes are guaranteed to run on the latest stable version of WordPress. ThemeShift reserves the right to reject support requests for problems that occur after theme files have been modified or third party plugins have been installed.

Theme Updates

ThemeShift themes are constantly updated to be compatible with the latest stable version of WordPress. Please ensure that you always use the most current version of my themes. Theme purchases include future theme upgrades!

Enjoy!

Now start blogging and enjoy your ThemeShift theme. Be sure to check theme updates and news via RSS or Twitter @themeshift.