View the Release Notes to see the updates and changed files from every release.
Implementing the Update
If you previously purchased the theme, just find your email receipt from your original purchase. It has a link to download the theme which should always take you to the current version. If you do not have your original receipt you can contact us to request your download link. Then follow these instructions:
- Download the updated theme using the link in your email.
- Back up your website files before proceeding! This plugin helps.
- View the Release Notes to see the list of all updated files.
- Copy over all updated files to your website via FTP, or upload the entire theme folder via Appearance > Themes (only if you have not edited code in your copy of the theme).
Editing Styles
If you plan on editing your stylesheet, we recommend adding all of your edits to _inc/css/custom.css (introduced in version 1.1) so that you can implement our theme updates without losing your edits. Any styles added to this stylesheet will override styles set in _inc/css/default.css. So if you want to define a style that is already defined in _inc/css/default.css, simply copy the style into _inc/css/custom.css and make your edits there.
You should never edit _inc/css/default.css as we edit this file in virtually every theme update. Use _inc/css/custom.css, or a child theme (described below).
We recommend using Firebug for Firefox to inspect HTML and see how any element within the theme is being styled: http://getfirebug.com/
Child Themes
If you plan on editing a lot of files in the theme, you should strongly consider using a child theme. A child theme allows for extremely easy theme updating as you can safely overwrite all of the parent theme’s files. Read our guide to building a BuddyPress child theme.
Bill said on October 10, 2012
I have version BuddyBoss 1.1.3, …I need to update? How do I go about doing this?
Thanks,
Bill
TJ Chester (Admin) said on October 11, 2012
Bill,
You can use the download link you originally received when purchasing BuddyBoss, the link should be on your receipt. If you no longer have this email you can fill out the form on this page: http://www.buddyboss.com/contact/
Jordan said on February 21, 2013
This theme looks nice. I am wondering are there any custom hooks available for use in the functions.php file with the child theme structure?
I am going to need to add more fields to the Personal info section and change some of the existing ones and I am wondering how easy this will be to do.
Thanks
TJ Chester (Admin) said on March 1, 2013
Jordan,
These profile fields are built into BuddyPress. They are called Xprofile fields. Do a quick Google search to find more info.
Kevin said on February 22, 2013
I’m liking your theme. Way to go. I’m thinking about buying it. I noticed on the update page, this page, just above, you have a link to a backup plugin. That plugin is gone from WordPress when you go there. Just wanted to mention this for you.
I’ve never heard of someone offering a theme update. This is unbelievable service. Good work. I have this bookmarked and I’m still looking it over for now. I really like it.
–Kevin
Kevin said on February 22, 2013
I forgot to ask. I’m running BuddyPress 1.7 Beta1 on my site right now. Can I apply BuddyBoss to that? Or do I have to go with the stable version? I’m running Beta to do my part trying out their latest product. I’d like to keep it, if that’s possible.
Thanks,
Kevin
TJ Chester (Admin) said on March 1, 2013
We can not guarantee 1.7 compatibility. We are working on a complete rework for BudyPress 1.7. Stay tuned!