We're thrilled to announce the immediate availability of AdminPraise3 for Joomla 1.7!

First of all, head over to Joomla.org and grab your copy of Joomla 1.7! Congrats to the Joomla community for working their butts off to meet the deadline. Upgrading Joomla has never been easier, and we're ready to embrace 1.7 and start developing for it full time.


Before we dig in to AP3, check out the infographic on upgrading/migrating your Joomla install:

1.7 Upgrade


On to AdminPraise3 for Joomla 1.7

Now that you've either downloaded, upgraded or migrated to Joomla 1.7, you can immediately install AP3! This coordinated release is possible now that the Joomla Development Cycle is scheduled for releases every 6 months. We knew what was coming and when it was coming, that's a lovely thing isn't it? :)

Upgraded Styles

AP3 for J1.7 features an updated appearance, as we firmly believe that functional update should always be accompanied with visual improvements. It's a perception thing. All AP3 themes have been updated:
themes 

 

New Submenu Location

The submenu has been tucked right under the main top menu, where it really belongs.
submenu 

Improved Article Editing

Building on what we've learned with AP Lite for J1.6, we've introduced the html override for article editing in AP3. Focus on the editor is emphasized by pushing the settings into tabs:
article-edit 

Prettier Modal Windows

Modal windows have received spacial optimization and a fresh coat of paint:
modal 

Joomla 1.7 ACL on Admin Menu Items

Assign each individual admin menu item to one or multiple Joomla 1.7 user groups. This is a simple but effective use of ACL which will allow you to create totally custom admin menus for each user group you create:
acl 

Assign AdminPraise3 To Specific Users

As of Joomla 1.6, you can now assign specific admin templates to specific users. So if you feel AP3 is too much power and sophistication for an average admin, just assign AP3 to you and your power users! Simply edit users to assign admin templates.
assign 

BONUS: Assign Admin Template by Browser!

If some of your users are tied to an antiquated browser like IE6/7/8, or if you're using a mobile template like our AdminPad iPad template, you can now automatically assign an admin template to a browser with the TapTheme (free) Plugin for Joomla 1.6+
 
taptheme

Migration/Upgrade Info

AdminPraise3 wasn't available for Joomla 1.6, so if you're a current user we'll assume you're on Joomla 1.5. To migrate from Joomla 1.5 to 1.7 you'll need jUpgrade from Matias Aguirre (who also happens to be on the AdminPraise team). jUpgrade support AdminPraise3 so once you're moved to 1.7 you'll then be able to upgrade AP3 easily!

AP3 for J1.7 is a free update if you've already purchased AP3 or the AP Bundle.  Just login to our store and visit your downloads to get the latest.

Free Copies of AdminPraise3

Contact us if you're a Joomla blogger, tech reviewer or Joomla developer and want a free preview copy of AP3!

Buy AdminPraise3 Today & Enjoy Joomla!

If you don't have AP3 in your arsenal yet, grab a copy today. It's a one-time purchase with lifetime updates for unlimited domains!
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Last modified on Monday, 25 July 2011 23:15
Kyle Ledbetter

Kyle Ledbetter

Kyle is the creative director and lead designer of AdminPraise templates.

He dreams up these crazy ideas and the awesome team helps execute them.