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1. Why this documentation is very important?

We are sure that we have covered all the essential instructions needed to setup a nice theme as you see in our template’s live preview. We expect you to read this user guide before you open any support request (if you ask about things already present in this guide, you will be gently asked to read this again

2. If I need help, will you provide free support?

Yes, we have a dedicated support system where we offer free support. Our support is applicable only for issues and bugs within our product. We do NOT provide free customisation services in the scope of free support.

3. What kind of support are you providing?

We offer free support for our products where we can help you fix issues within our code (if any) and assist you on theme setup. Please note support is not applicable for third party jQuery plugins and GPL code components (because they are not created or maintained by us).

4. When can I expect a response from you?

Our team will be online during 10.00 to 17.00 on Monday – Friday (IST, India). For support request we usually make a response within 24 hours. Due to the complex nature of some queries, responses can’t be guaranteed a specific turn-around time, but we value each user and we will surely get back to you. In case if we experience heavy load of support tickets we will announce the status on Twitter.

5. If I need to customize this template will you offer it?

We are unable to provide free customisation services on our products. If you have great passion and considerable budget please open the request as a premium project, please email to: support@risingthemes.net We will get back to you via email.

6. How can I know about future updates and bug fixes?

We release updates regularly and we notify our users via Tweets as well as Email Newsletters (we do hate spam).

Theme Installation

1. Through WordPress Dashboard

• Go to the menu Appearance > Themes and click on Add New button.
• Click on Upload Theme button.
• Click on Browse button and navigate to the unzipped theme package on your computer.
• Look for a file called craftsman-pro.zip Click on it to select, then click OK.
• Click on Install Now button and wait until the installation is complete.
• Click on Activate link to activate the theme on your WordPress site.
• Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Restore Default.

Manual Installation using FTP client

If you know the FTP login details of the server where your site is hosted and you have a FTP client installed (such as FileZilla), you might consider using this way of uploading your theme.

• Unzip the craftsman-pro.zip file
• Upload theme to /wp-content/themes/
• Go to Appearance -> Themes and activate theme from Dashboard.

First you have to unzip the download file, find the zip file called Craftsman-pro.zip, unzip it and upload the folder to the main WordPress installation folder » wp-content » themes. Please note that if you prefer this way of installation, you have to make sure that the main files of the theme are contained just within one folder of the themes folder.

You can activate the theme after it is uploaded on the server. In order to activate this theme you have to go to the admin panel » Appearance » Themes. In this section you should see the theme with a title cruiser. Just click on the Activate button and your theme should get activated.

Homepage Setup

After activating the cruiser theme, setup homepage using following

• Go to Settings -> Reading -> Front page displays
• Click on radio button of Your latest posts
• Go to Appearance -> Theme Options and click on Restore Defaults in bottom side

Header Setting

The header consists of four main elements:

• Site Name / Logo
• Navigation Menu
• Contact Info

1. Setting the Site Logo

The settings for to change the Site Logo is located in Appearance » Theme Options » Basic Setting

Setup Navigation

1. Multipage Menu

• First of all create pages from Pages >> Add new page
• Go to Appearance >> Menu
• Click on Create a new menu link
• Give a name to your menu in Menu name and click save menu button
• Once you have create menu. You need to add pages by selecting with checkboxes. After adding menu list you can arrange it by drag and drop.
• Click Save Menu after adding required pages, categories in the menu

Primary Menu

Setup Homepage Slider

In order to add slides to homepage slider go to the Appearance » Theme Options » Homepage Slider

For each slide there are different options that you can apply.

• You can change Home Page Slider Hide/Show.
• You can change Slider Effects and Timing.
• You can change Slider Animation speed, pause time
• You can change Slider Hide/Show Direction Naviagtion of slider.
• You can change Slider Hide/Show pager of slider.
• You can change Slider Pause Slide on Hover.
• Slider images should be of size 1920 × 950 pixels

If you don't want to use this default image slider, you can use any image slider WordPress plugin

• Go to Appearance » Theme Options » Homepage Slider
• Enter your slider shortcode which is provided by plugin without php tag

Sections

Section setting

Homepage Sections

The homepage contatins lots of section to create beautiful and professional website.

1. About Us Section

• To manage this section go to Appearance » Theme Options » Sections » Section 1
• Use this shortcode to display About Us section :
• [about_wrap][about_left sub_title="About Us" title="We Are Best Company In Carpentry Services"]We have over 25 years of craftsman carpenter service experience, providing a range of professional services to many profiles of clients worldwide. Our team has well trained experience for the best service outcome. It has many year experience. Furniture restoration offers you two huge benefits an opportunity to create a new style for your home without overspending and a chance to preserve the value of your furniture, especially if you have antiques. We regularly import fine antique pieces that are sold at trade prices.[clear][about_left_item icon="user-helmet-safety" icon_style="light" title="Professional & Creative Staff"][about_left_item icon="thumbs-up" icon_style="light" title="warranty & Guarantee"][/about_left][about_right image_path_1="http://localhost/rising/craftsman/wp-content/themes/craftsman-pro/images/abt-thumb-1.jpg" image_path_2="http://localhost/rising/craftsman/wp-content/themes/craftsman-pro/images/abt-thumb-2.jpg" title="Contact Us At" number="(+123) 123-456-7890 "][popup_video video_link="https://vimeo.com/236681118"][/about_right][/about_wrap]

2. Features Section

• To manage this section go to Appearance » Theme Options » Sections » Section 2
• Use this shortcode to display Features section :
• [row][column col="3"][features image_path_icon="http://localhost/rising/craftsman/wp-content/themes/craftsman-pro/images/fea-1.png" title="Creative Carpentry" link="#"]Phosfluorescently engage worldwide methodologies with web-enabled technology. Interactively...[/features][/column][column col="3"][features image_path_icon="http://localhost/rising/craftsman/wp-content/themes/craftsman-pro/images/fea-2.png" title="Certified Materials" link="#"]Phosfluorescently engage worldwide methodologies with web-enabled technology. Interactively...[/features][/column][column col="3"][features image_path_icon="http://localhost/rising/craftsman/wp-content/themes/craftsman-pro/images/fea-3.png" title="Very Cheap Rates" link="#"]Phosfluorescently engage worldwide methodologies with web-enabled technology. Interactively...[/features][/column][column col="3"][features image_path_icon="http://localhost/rising/craftsman/wp-content/themes/craftsman-pro/images/fea-4.png" title="Hardwood Flooring" link="#"]Phosfluorescently engage worldwide methodologies with web-enabled technology. Interactively...[/features][/column][/row]

3. Counter Section

• To manage this section go to Appearance » Theme Options » Sections » Section 3
• Use this shortcode to display Counter section :
• [counter_wrap][counter icon="calendar-users" icon_style="light" icon_color="#ffffff" title="Years of experience" title_color="#ffffff" count="25" num_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"][counter icon="message-smile" icon_style="light" icon_color="#ffffff" title="Satisfied clients" title_color="#ffffff" count="2248" num_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"][counter icon="raygun" icon_style="light" icon_color="#ffffff" title="Project Completed" title_color="#ffffff" count="355" num_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"][counter icon="award" icon_style="light" icon_color="#ffffff" title="Awards Recieved" title_color="#ffffff" count="55" num_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"][/counter_wrap]

4. Services Section

• To manage this section go to Appearance » Theme Options » Sections » Section 4
• Use this shortcode to display Services section :
• [row][column col="4"][services sr_no="01" image_path_icon="http://localhost/rising/craftsman/wp-content/themes/craftsman-pro/images/ser-1.png" title="Modular Kitchen" link="#"]Phosfluorescently engage worldwide methodologies with web-enabled technology. Interactively...[/services][/column][column col="4"][services sr_no="02" image_path_icon="http://localhost/rising/craftsman/wp-content/themes/craftsman-pro/images/ser-2.png" title="Hardwood Flooring" link="#"]Phosfluorescently engage worldwide methodologies with web-enabled technology. Interactively...[/services][/column][column col="4"][services sr_no="03" image_path_icon="http://localhost/rising/craftsman/wp-content/themes/craftsman-pro/images/ser-3.png" title="Outdoor Furniture" link="#"]Phosfluorescently engage worldwide methodologies with web-enabled technology. Interactively...[/services][/column][column col="4"][services sr_no="04" image_path_icon="http://localhost/rising/craftsman/wp-content/themes/craftsman-pro/images/ser-4.png" title="General Carpentry" link="#"]Phosfluorescently engage worldwide methodologies with web-enabled technology. Interactively...[/services][/column][column col="4"][services sr_no="05" image_path_icon="http://localhost/rising/craftsman/wp-content/themes/craftsman-pro/images/ser-5.png" title="Office Renovation" link="#"]Phosfluorescently engage worldwide methodologies with web-enabled technology. Interactively...[/services][/column][column col="4"][services sr_no="06" image_path_icon="http://localhost/rising/craftsman/wp-content/themes/craftsman-pro/images/ser-6.png" title="House Renovation" link="#"]Phosfluorescently engage worldwide methodologies with web-enabled technology. Interactively...[/services][/column][/row]

5. Select Projects Section

This section is used to display Select Projects

• First of all create new posts from Portfolios -> Add New
• To manage this Portfolios section go to Appearance » Theme Options » Sections » Section 5
• Use this shortcode to display Portfolios Projects in Grid View: [portfolio type="grid" show="-1" column="2/3/4"]
• Use this shortcode to display Portfolios Projects in Slider View: [portfolio type="slider" show="-1"]

6. Feedback Request Section

• To manage this section go to Appearance » Theme Options » Sections » Section 6
• Use this shortcode to display Feedback Request section :
• [row][column col="6"][custom_heading sml_ttl="Feedback Request" sml_title_color="#ee8d4d" title="Request a Call Back" title_color="#ffffff" font_size="47px" font_family="Raleway"]<p><strong>For Business :</strong> For Business inquiry fill our short feedback form or you can also send us an email and we will get in touch shortly, or Toll Free Number - (+123) 123-456-7890.</p><p><strong>Note :</strong> Your details are kept strictly confidential as per our Company Privacy Policy.</p>[/column][column col="6"][request_form form_name="Request Form" form_id="093b42b"][/column][/row]

7. Our Team Section

This section is used to display Our Team

• First of all create new posts from Our Team -> Add New
• To manage this Team section go to Appearance » Theme Options » Sections » Section 7
• Use this shortcode to display Our Team in Grid View: [our-team type="grid" show="-1" column="2/3/4"]
• Use this shortcode to display Our Team in Slider View: [our-team type="slider" show="-1"]

8. Client Testimonials

This section is used to display Client Testimonials in your website

• First of all create new posts from Testimonials -> Add Testimonials
• To manage this testimonials section go to Appearance » Theme Options » Sections » Section 8
• Use this shortcode to display Testimonials: [testimonials show="-1"]
• Use this shortcode to display Testimonials Listing: [testimonials-listing show="-1"]
• Use this shortcode to display Testimonials Sidebar Rotator: [sidebar-testimonials show="-1"]

9. Pricing Plan Section

• To manage this section go to Appearance » Theme Options » Sections » Section 9
• Use this shortcode to display Pricing Plans section :
• [row][column col="4"][pricing-plan image_path="http://localhost/rising/craftsman/wp-content/themes/craftsman-pro/images/price-1.jpg" title="Basic Plan" price="275" price_sign="$" per_month="Month" row1="Per Square Foot Pricing" row2="Fixed Project Pricing" row3="Material and Labor Separation" row4="Design and Consultation Fees" row5="Custom Furniture Works" row6="Transport and Accessibility Fees" btn_label="Buy This Plan" btn_link="#"]Tellus integer feugiat scelerisque varius morbi condimentum vitae sapien.[/pricing-plan][/column][column col="4"][pricing-plan image_path="http://localhost/rising/craftsman/wp-content/themes/craftsman-pro/images/price-2.jpg" title="Standard Plan" price="475" price_sign="$" per_month="Month" row1="Per Square Foot Pricing" row2="Fixed Project Pricing" row3="Material and Labor Separation" row4="Design and Consultation Fees" row5="Custom Furniture Works" row6="Transport and Accessibility Fees" btn_label="Buy This Plan" btn_link="#"]Tellus integer feugiat scelerisque varius morbi condimentum vitae sapien.[/pricing-plan][/column][column col="4"][pricing-plan image_path="http://localhost/rising/craftsman/wp-content/themes/craftsman-pro/images/price-3.jpg" title="Premium Plan" price="575" price_sign="$" per_month="Month" row1="Per Square Foot Pricing" row2="Fixed Project Pricing" row3="Material and Labor Separation" row4="Design and Consultation Fees" row5="Custom Furniture Works" row6="Transport and Accessibility Fees" btn_label="Buy This Plan" btn_link="#"]Tellus integer feugiat scelerisque varius morbi condimentum vitae sapien.[/pricing-plan][/column][/row]

10. Blog Posts

This section is used to display Blog Posts in your website

• First of all create new posts from Posts -> Add Posts
• To manage this section go to Appearance » Theme Options » Sections » Section 10
• Use this shortcode to display Blog Posts type Grid: [latest-news show="3" type="grid" column="2/3/4" date="show/hide" comment="show/hide" author="show/hide" category="show/hide"]
• Use this shortcode to display Blog Posts type Slider: [latest-news show="-1" type="slider" comment="show" date="show" author="show" category="show"]

Footer

The Footer section consists of four main elements:

• About Craftsman
• Services
• Articles & News
• Subscribe Now
• Follow Us
• Copyright & Design by text

To manage footer section go to the Appearance » Theme Options » Footer

Page Templates & Sidebars

When you create a new page from the Pages » Add New section, the "Default Template" is assigned to the page by default. The default page template is a standard page template that can be with a sidebar or full-width layout and can contain custom content.

• Default Template
  • Used to setting up the content on any page with Right Sidebar
• Left Sidebar
  • Used to setting up the content on any page with Left Sidebar
• Full Width
  • Used to setting up the content on any page without Sidebar
• Full Screen
  • Used to setting up the content on any page without Sidebar Full Screen
• No Sidebar
  • Used to setting up the content in center on any page without Sidebar
• Contact Us
  • Used to setting up the contact page.

Widgets

The WordPress widgets are used to manage sidebars:

• Can manage sidebar from widgets (exa. blog sidebar, main sidebar and shop widget)
• Footer section can manage from footer widgets 1,2.3,4

Contact Page

To view contact page shortcode go to Appearance » Theme Options » Basic Settings » Contact Page:

Shortcodes

To view all shortcodes go to Appearance » Theme Options » Short Codes:

Basic Setting / Font Typography / Color

To view besic setting go to Appearance » Theme Options » Besic Setting :

Font Typography

To view Font Typography go to Appearance » Theme Options » Font Typography :

Color

To view Color go to Appearance » Theme Options » Color :

Portfolio

To view portfolio Page:

• First of all create new posts from Portfolio -> Add New
• Use this shortcode to display Portfolio type Grid : [portfolio show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )" type="grid" filter="true/false" column="2/3/4"]
• Use this shortcode to display Portfolio type Slider : [portfolio show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )" type="slider"]
• Use this shortcode to display Portfolio type Filter : [portfolio show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )" type="grid" filter="true/false" column="2/3/4"]

Gallery

To view Gallery Page:

• First of all create new posts from gallery -> Add New
• Use this shortcode to display Gallery type Grid Masonary : [photo-gallery show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )" type="grid"]
• Use this shortcode to display Gallery type Slider : [photo-gallery show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )" type="slider"]