Important Update for all Child Theme Users

  • Theme Author Ben Sibley

    (@bensibley)


    9 years, 10 months ago

    Tracks’ code base had gotten a bit messy over the last few months, so I did some spring cleaning. Some of the template files are now much simpler and easier to read.

    Most likely, there will be no conflicts with your child theme. However, there is a chance of adverse effects if your child theme is using modified versions of any of the following files:

    • content.php
    • index.php
    • search.php
    • content/social-icons.php
    • content/author-social-icons.php
    • content/category-links.php
    • content/further-reading.php
    • content/tag-links.php

    Also, any child themes using a modified version of the ct_tracks_featured_images() function may notice a change in behavior.

    If you’d like to test your child theme’s compatibility now, you can download an advance copy of Tracks v1.35 here (please only use this for testing, not general use).

    You can review all of the updates made to Tracks in the newest version here on the Github commit history (from Apr 29 – May 1).

    What if I updated already and something has broken?

    If you’re reading this because you have already updated and v1.35 has broken some part of your site, please download version 1.34.1 here, and revert to fix your site.

    There are no critical updates in v1.35, so there is no rush to update your child theme to be compatible. I will be here for any questions you have along the way.

    How do I update my child theme to fix any issues?

    The easiest way is to take the edits you’ve made to the old files, and add those same edits to the newer files.

    For instance, if you have content.php in your child theme, first back it up somewhere. Then, replace the content.php file in your child theme with the new content.php file from v1.35 of Tracks. Finally, take the same customizations you made in your old content.php file, and add them to the new content.php file in your child theme.

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  • Theme Author Ben Sibley

    (@bensibley)

    Version 1.35 is now available. If you have an issue with a child theme, please start a new thread and reference this thread.

    Thank you!

    Hi Ben,

    I’ve blindly updated my tracks and have only found one problem really.

    The category filters at the site of an article are rather squashed now, which I think you suspected might happen with some users eg: https://www.shadowsatthedoor.com/2015/03/silent-warnings/

    Although I’m using the child theme, I’ve never understood how to edit it and the only edits I’ve used are CSS codes i added in the menu.

    As such, I’m not confident downloading the own version and installing.

    Is there a CSS code I can add to fix this problem?

    Thanks

    Theme Author Ben Sibley

    (@bensibley)

    Okay I’m guessing that your child theme has a copy of content.php in it that needs to be updated. Could you share a link to your child theme, and do you remember why that file was originally added to your child theme?

    I certainly can, could you talk me through which link you need?

    Theme Author Ben Sibley

    (@bensibley)

    Yea I just need a link to a download a copy of the child theme. Dropbox or any other file sharing service will work.

    The reason I need that is so I can examine the PHP files included in the child theme. They can’t be viewed by visiting the site.

    I’m going to compare your content.php file to the one in v1.34 and find the difference. Then I’ll replace it with the new one from v1.35 and add the same changes there.

    Hi Ben,

    Would this be a html file? That’s all I seem to be able to create

    Theme Author Ben Sibley

    (@bensibley)

    You should be able to download the child theme via FTP. It will be in following directory: wordpress/wp-content/themes/tracks-child

    I just realized I could probably make the edit needed from the Editor in your admin as well. If you’re more comfortable with that, you can send make a new admin account and send the username and password to [email protected]. Then I can login and make the necessary changes.

    Appreciate that Ben, I’m terrified I’ll destroy my theme!

    I’ve added the user and sent password to the address. Did you get it ok?

    Theme Author Ben Sibley

    (@bensibley)

    Yea got it thanks! Going to check it out now.

    EDIT: All taken care of! Categories and tags are the proper width again.

    Perfect! Thanks Ben, you’re awesome.

    Should I be wary of new updates or so you think it’ll be ok?

    Theme Author Ben Sibley

    (@bensibley)

    You’re welcome ??

    Nope, you’re set to go now. This update was a one time thing – wanted to get it out of the way sooner rather than later.

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