New to BP and have installed the full version. Once I activated it it replaced the theme I was using. How can I incorporate BP into a theme I’m already using?
Thanks.

[@mercime Participant 13 years ago]

To make your WP theme compatible with BuddyPress, you need to install/activate the BP Template Pack plugin, then go through Appearance > BP compatibility process.
– https://codex.buddypress.org/theme-development/wordpress-to-buddypress-theme/#the-process-at-a-glance
– https://codex.buddypress.org/theme-development/wordpress-to-buddypress-theme/#template-packed-wordpress-themes

[@marikane Participant 13 years ago]

Thanks for the reply. Should I delete the main BuddyPress plugin first or do they work together?

[@mercime Participant 13 years ago]

BP Template Pack plugin requires BuddyPress plugin to be activated in your WP site. It won’t work otherwise.

[@grantnieddu Participant 13 years ago]

So, following the steps of the BP Compatibility process is, well, really technical. It looks like I have to modify a ton of PHP pages. This is sad. Is there a simple instructional guide for the BP Compatibility guide? Or does anyone know anything good about Thesis Theme 2.0?

[@mercime Participant 13 years ago]

@grantnieddu I would suggest checking with Thesis theme forums re BP compatibility. I recall mention of a plugin ala BP template pack for Thesis or the BP compatibility files available. I imagine that many Thesis theme users would have brought that up in their forums.

[@marikane Participant 13 years ago]

Thanks for your comments mercime and grantnieddu. It worked and I have progressed to the point where I need to make said changes to the PHP pages. Now I’m scared. But, oh well, this day could’ve been worse.

[EDIT – no politics here please. ~~ Mercime]