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Create an Omega Subtheme with LESS CSS Preprocessor using Omega Tools and Drush
16th April 2012
In this tutorial I'll be showing how to create an Omega subtheme using the Omega Tools module, and have it working with the LESS CSS preprocessor. The first thing that I need to do is download the Omega theme and the Omega Tools and LESS modules, and then to enable both …
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How to use Authorized Keys to Create a Passwordless SSH Connection
1st February 2012
If you're accessing Linux servers or automating tasks between servers, rather than having to enter your user password every time, you can also use SSH public key authentication. This is a simple process that involves creating a local key and storing it within the authorized_keys file on the remote server. Check …
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Site Upgraded to Drupal 7
4th January 2012
As the vast majority of the Drupal websites that I currently work on are built on Drupal 7, I thought that it was time that I upgraded this site. Following the core upgrade process and the CCK migration process, everything was upgraded smoothly without any issues. I've upgraded a handful of …
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How to Install and Configure Subversion (SVN) Server on Ubuntu
19th October 2011
Recently, I needed to set up a Subversion (SVN) server on a Ubuntu Linux server. This post is going to outline the steps taken, and the commands used, to install and configure the service. Note: As I was using Ubuntu, I was using the 'apt-get' command to download and install the …
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Create Multigroups in Drupal 7 using Field Collections
28th August 2011
One of my favourite things lately in Drupal 6 has been CCK 3, and more specifically, the Content Multigroups sub-module. Basically this allows you to create a fieldset of various CCK fields, and then repeat that multiple times. For example, I use it on this site whist creating invoices for …
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Imagefield Import Archive
23rd May 2011
I've finally uploaded my first module onto Drupal.org! I've written many custom modules, although the vast majority of them are either small tweaks for my own sites, or company/site-specific modules that wouldn't be good to anyone else, so there would be nothing achieved by contributing them back to the community. Previously, …
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Proctors Hosting the next Drupal Meetup
20th May 2011
My employer, Proctor & Stevenson, are going to be hosting the next Bristol & South West Drupal meetup on the 25th May at our offices. You can view more details, or register on our website. …
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Proctor & Stevenson
31st March 2011
2 weeks ago, I handed in my notice of resignation to Horse & Country TVbecause I've been offered a new role at Proctor & Stevenson - a Marketing Design and Communications agency in Bristol. Proctors have an extensive client list - including BMW, Panasonic, the Open University and VOSA, and it's …
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Display the Number of Facebook fans in PHP
15th March 2011
Replace the $page_id value with your Page ID number (unless you want to show the number of fans for this site).You can find your Page ID by logging into your Facebook account, going to 'Adverts and Pages', clicking 'Edit page', and looking at the URL. For example, mine is https://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=143394365692197&sk=basic. I've also …
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Easily Embed TypeKit Fonts into your Drupal Website
14th February 2011
To begin with, you will need to register for a TypeKit account - there is a free version if you just want to try it out. Next, you'll need to create a kit that contains the fonts that you want to use on your website. I've used FF Tisa Web Pro. Under …
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