jessewebdotcom 0 Report post Posted August 2 I am a new TNG user (24 hours young), succesfully copied/created a new template, but can't figure out how to make the person page getperson.php look more like this: https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/LDVW-FFG/antonia-cortes-torres-1925-2001 I tried copying getperson.php into my template folder, modified the file, reloaded my template, refreshed the browser - but no changes appear. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Roy 0 Report post Posted August 2 the getperson.php file needs to remain in the TNG root folder. The templates do not allow you to change the format of the TNG pages Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessewebdotcom 0 Report post Posted August 2 Thanks - so I just directly modify root/getperson.php as needed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Roy 0 Report post Posted August 2 There is a very big risk in modifying key TNG files directly. getperson.php gets updated every new TNG release. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edglimited 0 Report post Posted August 2 6 hours ago, jessewebdotcom said: I am a new TNG user (24 hours young), succesfully copied/created a new template, but can't figure out how to make the person page getperson.php look more like this: https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/LDVW-FFG/antonia-cortes-torres-1925-2001 I tried copying getperson.php into my template folder, modified the file, reloaded my template, refreshed the browser - but no changes appear. Thanks Ken is 1000% correct. Modifying files directly can cause all sorts of drama's. If I can offer a suggestion, contact Bill Herndon @Wrherndon or Marsha Bryant at Genealogy Web Templates Bill designed a few templates to work with TNG. Two of these templates are 'cleanroom' re-implementations of Near Dark and Near Dawn that use the original color palettes but provide updated layout and features. Two additional templates, Daylight and Nightlight (under development) are totally new but have the same goals, flexibility, and features. Bill is also on TNGWiki, same contact info @Wrherndon Marsha is also a legend at Template design and comes highly recommended. I'm not saying either will rush out and design a template (or getperson.php) for you, however they maybe able to point you in the right direction, with what you have created. Copyright might also exist with the page layout for Familysearch. As for the getperson.php, Bill maybe able to offer something. There is a Mod called Regroup Person Profile but it has it's limitations and may cause your other Mods to crash. That's also an option. Robin Richmond is the man behind the Mod. He maybe interested, in what you have and might also be able to help. Drew.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessewebdotcom 0 Report post Posted August 2 Thanks - my initial impression of TNG is that its powerful but complex/confusing. I want to dumb down the experience as well as modernize the look. If I can't then I'll have to find another product. I'll reach out to bill, thanks again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessewebdotcom 0 Report post Posted August 3 (edited) Maybe I can modify the look and feel with user pages? Or mods? Edited August 3 by jessewebdotcom added the idea of using mods Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Roy 0 Report post Posted August 3 I would suggest you learn how TNG works. Please read some of the TNG Wiki documentation. Maybe start with the TNG Getting Started Guide and the How TNG Works categories Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michel KIRSCH 0 Report post Posted August 3 After following Ken's suggestions, I suggest you create your own "getperson2.php" page and redirect the original getperson.php to your new page. Michel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessewebdotcom 0 Report post Posted August 3 Redirection is a great idea. I'm in the midst of evaluating an alternative self-hosted genealogy product that may provide the type of flexibility I need (purposely not posting the product name, PM me if required). If that doesn't pan out, I'll circle back here on my progress. Thanks all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newfloridian 0 Report post Posted August 3 Hi Jesse TNG is rich in resources to do all manner of things. I have used only TNG since I started with it back in the days of TNG version 4 (template 4). I have tinkered with many aspects of TNG itself - including rewriting index.php for my own purposes. I have left getperson.php alone (why bother?) but have extended its reach. I am a family historian rather than a genealogist (subtle distinction perhaps). My own website is divided into two - the "internal" pages which consitute the standard TNG fare; and the "external" pages, consisting of a magazine of illustrated articles about people, family, places and events encompassing the extended family. These articles, written using historytemplate.php, now number over 550. As an example, the following is the personal page of my grandfather, George Cook. If you scroll down to the lower part of that page you will see a section marked "Personal histories". Clicking on the link "A Wand'ring Minstrel, I" (the first of those links) might give you an idea of the sort of thing you are trying to achieve. George Cook (1883 - 1968) If you would like a more detailed guided tour, do send me a PM Cheers Alan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
