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Novus for IPS Suite 4.2.x

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Novus is a clean, modern theme with a professional colour scheme, dropdown menus and sticky navigation. The optional background picker allows your visitors to customize the theme to their own preference too! This theme is built on a modern framework with minimal HTML modifications, which means it'll upgrade easily (and usually automatically) between IPS versions.
This theme is compatible with the latest version of IPS Community Suite 4.x, including all official IPS addons. Please upgrade to the latest version of IPS.Suite before installing this theme. After purchasing this theme, you will be able to download it immediately from your Client Area. Initial price of the theme is $30.00 which includes 6 months of free support & updates. A renewal fee of $10.00 every 6 months maintains access to support & updates. For more information, check the FAQ's and Terms & Conditions.

Theme features

  • Theme Settings

    Easily enable, disable or modify theme features such as background images, logos, social media links, guest messages and colors. This makes modifications and upgrades very simple since no code changes are required.

  • Minimal HTML edits

    This theme has only 3 modified template files, which means in most cases, you will not need to install theme updates between IPS versions. Too easy!

  • Sticky Navigation

    The navigation bar sticks to the top of the screen, allowing for easy access to your popular links at all times. Available in modern browsers only.

  • Dropdown Navigation Menus

    All sub navigation links are placed inside a dropdown menu which is visible on-hover.

  • Background Picker (optional)

    If enabled, your members can choose their own header background image from a predefined selection and their choice is saved via cookies. This feature can be customized within the theme settings.

  • Mega Footer (optional)

    A mega footer with configurable column numbers and content can be enabled and customized all within the theme settings.

  • Social links

    Social links from over 20 sites can be customized via the theme settings, allowing you to easily link to your social network pages (facebook, twitter, etc)

  • Global message

    Display a message across the top of your site with important announcements. Once your members have seen the message, they can press the Dismiss button to remove it (until you configure a new one).

  • Guest message

    A customizable message can be shown to guests, prompting them to either register or login to your forum.

  • HTML logo with slogan

    Easily add/edit your text logo and slogan from within the theme settings. If required, the text can be replaced by an image instead.

  • Latest Topic on Mobiles

    The latest topic title is visible on tablets and mobiles, allowing more convenient access to your latest content for mobile users.

  • Retina Ready

    All gradients, shadows and icons are generated using css which means your site will look great on all devices - even those with high resolution screens.

  • Responsive theme

    This theme will downscale for mobiles and tablets, providing an optimal viewing experience for all devices.

  • Holiday effects & Countdown

    If enabled, subtle "holiday features" such as animated snow for Christmas or a countdown for special events can be shown on your theme.

  • Background settings

    A background picker allows your members to select their own background/header image from a predefined selection.

  • Global dismissible message

    Display a global message with important announcements. Once your members have seen the message, they can press the Dismiss button to remove it.

  • Extensive logo options

    Use HTML text, insert a slogan or simply use an image. All configurable via the theme settings.

  • Mega footer

    A mega footer with configurable column numbers and content can be enabled and customized all within the theme settings.

  • Retina ready

    All IPSFocus themes have been coded with high resolution screens in mind. Your theme will look crisp on all screens and devices!

  • Easily adjustable fonts

    These themes use rem for font-sizes, allowing you to easily increase the font size of your entire forum by modifying just one line.

  • Copyright removal

    For an optional additional fee, copyright removal allows you to remove the "IPS Theme by IPSFocus" link at the bottom of your theme.

  • Cross browser compatibility

    These themes are compatible with the latest versions of all modern browsers - FireFox, Chrome, Safari, Opera and Edge.
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