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@LPH2005

The avatar can be enlarged, sure. But, as with the bp-default theme, clicking any avatar already links to the users profile.

@ithacaindy

Yes, the theme will support custom menus via the addition of my Add-All-Nav-Links-to-BP-Adminbar plugin.
https://buddypress.org/community/groups/add-all-nav-links-to-bp-adminbar/
http://nowrecovery.com/justfunstuff/add-all-nav-links-to-bp-adminbar/

The original idea for this theme, and the reason I’m developing it, was to help make navigation more streamlined for users by combining the adminbar and main nav into a single unit. I released the plugin first, ‘cuz it works just fine with child themes of bp-default. Now I’m working on the theme to go with it. Of course, the theme will work just fine without the plugin, but…

When will it be available to purchase? Hopefully by the end of this month, I’ll have an initial release of the freebie. If all goes well on road tests of that release, the premium should become available by end of November.

@roydeanjr

Thanks! I’ve almost finished the illustrated theme manual to help newbies (like us!) to get started on customizing the basic theme. Then I still need to update the code for BP1.2.6

The whole impetus behind the development of this theme was to provide as simple a framework as possible while offering several options and as much easy customization as possible for non-techies. All that while keeping the pricetag low (premium = $20), yet still offset the time invested for development and support.

However, along with the unexpected code updates and my father’s declining health (I’m taking a week off to spend some time with him) comes an unfortunate delay: the freebie will be available by the end of the 2nd week of November, while the premium should follow a few weeks after that.

I apologize in advance for the delay everyone, but please take consolation in that the premium will include a few surprises.
Ooh… anticipation is a fun thing!

@roydeanjr

Thank you for that!

The overhaul of the free BuddyLite theme is almost ready. The default style will look much like the theme of http://BuddyLite.com
Here’s a list of the basic theme options that will be included and accessible through a simple admin panel:

Maximum Theme Width
Minimum Theme Width
Header Height
Theme Background Image
Theme Background Image Repeat
Theme Background Image Behavior
Theme Background Color
Community Dropdown Menu Label (will be removed in BP1.3 update)
Integrate BP-Adminbar with Main Menu
Select ‘Global Search’ or Standard Buddypress Search
Search Bar in Header or in Sidebar
Sidebar Placement
Main Sidebar Width
Secondary Sidebar Width
Custom CSS

I’m also taking time to update both BuddyLite and BuddyBuilder in anticipation of the upcoming release of Buddypress 1.3.

Heads up!

The new version of BuddyLite is now available for download at http://buddylite.com/buddylite-basic/

Full custom menu support and integrated navigation are included (no need for my Add-All-Nav-Links-to-BP-Adminbar plugin anymore with this version).
So are widgetized front-page, widgetized footer and full-width page templates.
Custom header support has been modified to reflect the header dimensions you set in the theme admin panel.
A custom-CSS section makes changing the look and feel of your theme a breeze.

Go ahead and grab it… and have fun!

PS – I’m also working on keeping the theme up-to-date with the progress on BP1.3, so a compatible version will be available within a week or so of the release of BP1.3. With BP1.3, the BP-Default theme passes the WP theme review. So, the 1.3 version will be submitted to the themes repo and should be (hopefully) approved too!

(Now I’m off for some relaxation with a pizza and a movie… yum!)