Free WP Theme - Updated

w123 · 10-07-2009, 01:21 AM

I'm using a free WP theme on one of my sites that I have heavily modified (colors, things switched around & added/deleted, etc.).

Recently, the designer has updated the files for this theme to fix a few bugs. (& the changes that were made aren't available separately - only in the complete files for the entire theme).

So my question is this:
HOW or what would be the best way to implement (import) the new changes into the old files without messing up all the (code) changes that I have already made? Its not like I can just upload the new theme files.

There has to be a better way than manually going thru the new files, finding the changes, then copying & pasteing them into the old files.

Anyone got a suggestion? Thanks.

TheLimeDesign · 10-07-2009, 04:18 AM

w123,
That is actually a good question. However, there is no possible way to get this fixed because you have personally modified the code and the default theme will replace it all. I would suggest one thing that you can do. Backup your current theme and install the new version as a second theme. Load them up and see what is the difference. It will consume a lot of time indefinitely. These are the disadvantages of using free themes actually. Having a custom developed theme always helps more - although its a little pricey, it saves all the hassle of updating etc.

Cheers~

w123 · 10-07-2009, 10:42 AM

thanks for the reply, its not really what I wanted to hear, but I kinda figured that....

johnlagoudakis · 10-07-2009, 12:16 PM

Contact the theme designer. He/she may have a workaround for you.

cma01 · 10-07-2009, 01:00 PM

The easiest way is to use a file comparison program like Beyond Compare.

w123 · 10-07-2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cma01

The easiest way is to use a file comparison program like Beyond Compare.

thats exactly what i was looking for, thank you!

10-07-2009, 01:21 AM	#1
w123 Active Warrior Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 34 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Free WP Theme - Updated - now how to fix? I'm using a free WP theme on one of my sites that I have heavily modified (colors, things switched around & added/deleted, etc.). Recently, the designer has updated the files for this theme to fix a few bugs. (& the changes that were made aren't available separately - only in the complete files for the entire theme). So my question is this: HOW or what would be the best way to implement (import) the new changes into the old files without messing up all the (code) changes that I have already made? Its not like I can just upload the new theme files. There has to be a better way than manually going thru the new files, finding the changes, then copying & pasteing them into the old files. Anyone got a suggestion? Thanks.

10-07-2009, 04:18 AM	#2
TheLimeDesign Ultimate War Machine War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 54 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts Contact Info	Re: Free WP Theme - Updated - now how to fix? w123, That is actually a good question. However, there is no possible way to get this fixed because you have personally modified the code and the default theme will replace it all. I would suggest one thing that you can do. Backup your current theme and install the new version as a second theme. Load them up and see what is the difference. It will consume a lot of time indefinitely. These are the disadvantages of using free themes actually. Having a custom developed theme always helps more - although its a little pricey, it saves all the hassle of updating etc. Cheers~
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cma01 Small Business Advocate Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, Texas, USA. Posts: 53 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Free WP Theme - Updated - now how to fix? The easiest way is to use a file comparison program like Beyond Compare.