Opus Primus

… the first work. It works first!

Posted on March 15, 2015 at 3:10 pm by Cais and modified on March 22, 2015 at 12:33 pm.

Opus Primus 1.3.4
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The latest version of Opus Primus just went live on WordPress, although there were a few bumps in this final stable release all is well now.

There was the usual tightening up of the code and some fine-tuning as needed. I prettified the navigation between pages in the single view (it now matches the pagination for moving between pages of posts) … it’s all about consistency in this design. The theme uses the add_theme_support( 'title' );; the EXIF data now properly displays the timestamp data, again; and, somewhere between version 1.3 and version 1.3.3 I broke the SlickNav menu implementation, which is now corrected.

The full changelog (for the changes since version 1.3) is below:

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=== Opus Primus changelog.txt ===
Last revised March 11, 2015
Please note, the Opus Primus copyright can be found at the end of this file.

= Version 1.3.4 =
* Released March 2015

= Code =
* Used a more specific element identifier for the SlickNav `prependTo` parameter

= Miscellaneous =
* Continue removal of extraneous end of structure comments …

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= Version 1.3.3 =
* Released March 2015
* Added sanity checks to ensure there is actually an image in use when returning the featured image view.

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= Version 1.3.2 =
* Released March 2015
* Added support for the `title` tag via `add_theme_support` function

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= Version 1.3.1 =
* Released March 2015

= Code =
* Added `get_the_posts_pagination` for navigation between pages of posts
* Added `hide_category_widget_list_items` method and related hook
* Added some escaping sanitization and linked Featured Image to post via the post ID
* Changed method to return the Featured Thumbnail versus outputting it
* Changed from using `get_the_time` to `date_i18n` for `OpusPrimusImages::exif_timestamp` method
* Extracted code from `featured_thumbnail` method to create `featured_thumbnail_single_view` method
* Improved look of navigation links in `OpusPrimusNavigation::multiple_pages_link` method

= CSS =
* Added `=== Screen Reader Text ===` section
* Added `h5.comments-link` definition to provide a better aesthetic location
* Added styling to navigation for moving within a single post’s pages
* Incorporated WordPress recommended styles for `.screen-reader-text` class

= Miscellaneous =
* Added `opus_featured_thumbnail_single_view_portrait` filter hook and updated `hooks-filters.txt`
* Begin removal of extraneous end of structure comments …
* Inline documentation clean-up and re-organization
* Updated `hooks-filters.txt` file

Version 1.4 should be next in the release schedule, please feel free to share any thoughts or ideas you may have for it in the comments.

Enjoy!

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Posted on December 10, 2014 at 5:55 pm by Cais

Opus Primus 1.3
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This version was released a couple of weeks ago and instead of the usual “day of” post I decided to wait a little while to see what feedback would come from the theme’s users. The changelog itself (see below) was quite extensive but these are two of the highlights of this release:

  • New Typography
  • New Mobile Menu support

Have you tried these out? Does the content look better than what it did before?

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== Version 1.3 ==
* Released November 2014

= Code =
* Added `post-title-link` wrapper class to better manage Post Title output
* Added WordPress HTML5 markup support for search form, comment form, comment list, and caption
* Added sanity checks to ensure constants are not already defined
* Added `OpusPrimusRouter` class to replace path and URL CONSTANTS
* Added Child-Theme “slug” for easier customizations
* Added empty hooks before and after showing the breadcrumbs
* Added OpusPrimusComments class methods to `functions.php` to work-around duplicate output issue
* Added checks for Child-Theme and relevant references to `opus_primus_support_comment`
* Better code organization to only load classes when needed
* Changed post breadcrumb link to the WordPress shortlink
* Create `/lib/` folder to store bundled libraries and ancillary files
* Enqueue JavaScripts and CSS for SlickNav JavaScript plugin integration to handle mobile menus
* Extracted the Opus Primus PullQuotes Stanza (see https://github.com/Cais/opus-primus-pullquotes)
* Moved `support_comment` method to `functions.php` to eliminate duplicate output
* Replaced the majority of `require_once` calls with `locate_template` calls
* Replaced `global` variable calls with `new` class instances
* Update to use `preg_match_all` in OpusPrimusGallery featured and secondary id methods

= CSS =
* Added new typography styles for better reading
* Added styles for the “BNS Login” plugin
* Added `clear: both` to `footer`
* Added `width: auto;` for `th` and `td` elements
* Added `#header-widgets` to the “Clearance” section of `opus-primus.css`
* Added minor `attachment` related styles
* Added better search form aesthetics in the sidebar
* Change default `ul` list-style property to `none inside`
* Hide the post/page breadcrumbs in mobile displays
* Hide “Search” button for search form
* Removed duplicate definitions from media queries stylesheet
* Removed unused `div#top-navigation-menu` definition
* Removed unused `nav div.nav ul li` definition
* Updated `editor-style.css` to match new typography of theme
* Updated galleries styles to use HTML5 markup
* Updated font-size of excerpt more link symbol to 35px from 200%

= JavaScript =
* Integrated “SlickNav” (Created by Josh Cope – @computerwolf) for mobile menu support
* Integrated “FitVids” built by Chris Coyier (http://chriscoyier.net/) and Paravel (http://paravelinc.com/)

= Miscellaneous
* Added Contact Form 7 compatibility
* Added BNS Login compatibility to use `dashicons` display
* Added Gravity Forms compatibility (for reCaptcha form)
* Added to `readme.txt` FAQ “I just updated to version 1.3, what could be causing these child-theme errors?”
* Removed `works-in-progress` folder from theme
* Updated `readme.txt` to note the use and license of SlickNav by Josh Cope
* Updated `readme.txt` to note the use and license of FitVids by Chris Coyier and Paravel
* Updated `readme.txt` to remove FAQ item related to blank menu items; resolved in WordPress core trac ticket #23254
* Updated `style.css` description to emphasize the addition of the SlickNav and FitVids libraries
* Updated `screenshot.png` to better reflect latest release
* Updated `hooks-actions.txt` with new additions

Feel free to share your thoughts and ideas on this latest release of Opus Primus in the comments below.

 

Enjoy!

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Updated on November 9, 2014 at 4:26 pm by CaisStatus

Opus Primus Pre-Release 1.3-beta-20141109
https://github.com/Cais/opus-primus/releases/tag/1.3-beta-20141109
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Just a quick update … the beta version of Opus Primus 1.3 is now available to download from GitHub here. There have been a few minor updates since the last alpha release.

I expect this will translate into the RC version and then follow into the stable release.

The current projected submission date to the WordPress Themes repository is the end of this month.

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Updated on October 5, 2014 at 4:35 pm by CaisStatus

Opus Primus Pre-Release 1.3-alpha-20141005
https://github.com/Cais/opus-primus/releases/tag/1.3-alpha-20141005
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This release will most likely represent the feature freeze for this development cycle.

Please feel free to download it from GitHub you will find a link at the bottom of the release post here.

If there is a compelling reason to add a new feature to the theme I will be more than happy to consider it but at this time I feel the release is ready to enter into beta testing.

I would be very happy to discuss any constructive criticisms and/or suggestions on how to improve any of the code base. Obviously appropriate credit will be given as well. Feel free to leave a comment below; or, make a pull request at the theme’s GitHub repository.

Also to note, this release will also be providing some additional functionality required for an upcoming Child-Theme of Opus Primus, keep an eye on this site for more details coming soon …

 

Enjoy!

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Updated on September 1, 2014 at 5:45 pm by CaisStatus

Version 1.3-alpha-20140901
https://github.com/Cais/opus-primus/releases/tag/1.3-alpha-20140901
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I just tagged the latest code for Opus Primus into a “Pre-Release” package at GitHub.

If anyone is reading this and would like to give it a try, here is the direct link.

The major front facing elements will be the new mobile menu and the new typography, most everything else is under the page and should still be very solid despite being tagged as a “alpha” version.

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Updated on August 24, 2014 at 7:37 pm by CaisStatus

Mobile Menu Support
https://github.com/Cais/opus-primus/tree/Mobile_Menu
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Although the theme is for the most part very responsive as far as web design goes, it really was lacking in the menu displays. This has been something that has been bothering me for a while and I finally carved out some time to sort out the issue.

I must apologize for not doing this sooner as it took slightly less than an hour to track down a JavaScript plugin that could be integrated into the theme; write the necessary code for the integration; and, add a couple of minor tweaks to make it fit better (there are probably more tweaks to be made).

Thanks to SlickNav – Responsive Mobile Menu Plugin for jQuery created by Josh Cope – @computerwolf; a very easy solution to implement.

Also to note, with the implementation of mobile menu support, the post/page breadcrumbs will not be displayed on mobile devices … at least for the time being.

If you’re interested in giving this new mobile menu support a test run, please feel free to use its branch at GitHub … and, as always, constructive criticisms are more than welcome.

Enjoy!

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Posted on August 16, 2014 at 5:11 pm by Cais

A New Look
https://github.com/Cais/opus-primus/tree/typography
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I added an article to my Instapaper reading list a while back that dealt with typography. It was an interesting insight by Mike Anderson on why he chose to use large font-sizes on his web site. The ideas he wrote about stuck with me. (Thanks, Mike!) Reading the article and following Mike’s links lead to an interesting article from Chris Pearson and his Golden Ratio Typography Calculator (just in case you don’t read all the way to the bottom of the page like I did … thanks, Chris!).

I think I have read these articles three or four times and made notes on how I wanted to apply them to Opus Primus. I should have done this much earlier now that I see the results. The site just looks that much better (with the current 1.3-alpha) than what it did in the past … it even looks great in mobile testing, too.

Most of the front-facing aspects of this new look are done although I’m sure I’ll find something to tweak … I always do.

If you have any ideas or suggestions feel free to share them in the comments below; constructive criticism is always welcome.

Enjoy!

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Updated on July 28, 2014 at 8:55 am by CaisStatus

Opus Primus 1.2.5
https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/19955
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This release is a bit ahead of my usual schedule for theme updates (about two months rather than my normal three months) due to the number and extent of the updates, modifications, and corrections. They were starting to become more than what I would normally add (see the changelog below) in a “minor” update. This release may have been better served as version 1.3 but as it is already approved by the WordPress Theme Review Team I will leave the current version as is.

Although most of the work is still under the page, there are a couple of highlights to look at which are more obvious: a new pagination method (see the bottom of any list view page), and adjustments to the Opus Primus TagLines parameters to make it more easily seen (once it is activated in the editor “Screen Options” in the top right corner of your screen).

Below is the recent changelog:

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== Changelog Version 1.2.5 ==
* Released July 2014

= Code =
* Added new method `OpusPrimusNavigation::pagination` for moving between pages of posts
* Added new method `OpusPrimusNavigation::pagination_wrapped` to provide actions hooks before and after the `pagination` method
* Added `antispambot` email protection to author biography email addresses
* Added sanity checks to ensure widgets are active before rendering sidebars
* Added `opus_primus_defaults.php` to replace `$opus_defaults` class
* Added `opus-primus-ignite.php` to reduce clutter in `functions.php`
* Added `opus_image_link_navigation_output` filter hook to provide access to navigation output
* Added `opus_tagline` to default hidden screen options array
* Adjusted the `OpusPrimusStructures::the_loop` and `OpusPrimusStructures::the_loop_archives` to use the `pagination_wrapped` method
* Changed navigation method from `posts_link` to `pagination`
* Changed single view first year of copyright to published year of post/page in `OpusPrimusStructures::copyright` method
* Deprecated `OpusPrimusDefaults` class (file may be removed in a future release)
* Enqueue custom stylesheet in an update safe location `/wp-content/opus-primus-customs/`
* Enqueue custom JavaScript in an update safe location `/wp-content/opus-primus-customs/`
* Refactored all defaults using true/false to use filtered define statements
* Refactored `OpusPrimusTaglines::tagline_create_boxes` to clarify the parameter usage
* Remove conditional customization enqueue using internal theme folder
* Renamed `opus-ignite.php` to `opus-primus-ignite.php` and moved to theme root
* Renamed `OpusPrimusNavigation::image_nav` to `OpusPrimusNavigation::image_link_navigation`
* Replaced `OpusPrimusStructures::replace_spaces` with `sanitize_html_class`
* Set Customization path and URL CONSTANTS

= CSS =
* Added `Navigation` section and `Pagination Method` sub-section
* Complete refactoring of the `@media` query styles for better responsiveness
* Corrected `select` element to use “max-width” rather than “width”
* Fixed white space on right side of iPhone displays
* Minor adjustments to `img` tag related items
* Monster be gone!? – addressed special case many level menu in sidebar

= Miscellaneous =
* Updated `hooks-filter.txt` documentation to note eight (8) new filters
* Updated `hooks-actions.txt` documentation to note two (2) new actions
* Updated `screenshot.png` to show a bit more of the theme display

I am planning some potentially significant visual changes for the next release (version 1.3?) and as always I welcome any constructive criticisms so feel free to share in the comments below … and don’t be afraid to offer any Feature Request suggestions, I would be more than happy to review them, too.

 

Enjoy!

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Posted on June 22, 2014 at 8:44 pm by Cais

New Feature: Pagination
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Coming up in the next release of Opus Primus will be a much better implementation of pagination to move between list of posts. If you would like to get the feature now, please feel free to grab the latest release from the Opus Primus GitHub repository.

To get a sneak peek at what this will look like just scroll down to the bottom of the list of posts on the home page. Previous versions of the theme would have had a much more simpler navigation method just using text links of “Previous Page” and “Next Page”.

If you want to revert back to the plain text links of previous versions this is actually fairly easy to do. I would suggest starting with creating a Child-Theme so any changes you make to the theme will be update safe. I wrote an article a while back that may be helpful if you have not created a Child-Theme before. You can find it at WPFirstAid.com.

All you have to do is copy and paste the following line of code into your Child-Theme’s functions.php file:

add_filter( 'opus_navigation_pagination', array( 'OpusPrimusNavigation', 'posts_link' ) );

Enjoy!

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Updated on May 27, 2014 at 4:25 pm by CaisStatus

Opus Primus 1.2.4 – Live at WordPress.org
http://themes.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/18889
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… and yes, this is still  one of my favorite emails to read:

Version 1.2.4 of Opus Primus is now live at <https://wordpress.org/themes/opus-primus>.

Any feedback items are at http://themes.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/18889

This was another release with a lot of little things as well as some improvements under the page. Please see the changelog below for more details:

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== Version 1.2.4 ==
* Released May 2014

= Code =
* Added sanity check to only display comments_link when not in single view or in an archive view
* Added Featured Image Thumbnails to post-format single and archive view templates (except Post-Formats: Image and Gallery)
* Added `opus_primus_theme_version()` call as an accessible text string
* Added new default `number_of_secondary_images` method under Gallery parameters
* Bring the Featured Image Thumbnail back into the index view … can you say “waffle”?
* Change `$output = null` to `$output = ”` in `OpusPrimusPosts::sticky_flag` method
* Corrected typo in `’opus_links_pages_after’` hook
* Corrected modified date/time output to account for scheduled posts being modified earlier than they are posted
* Refactored conditional comments and featured thumbnail checks into the `comments_link` and `show_featured_thumbnail` methods
* Removed `extract` function, escaped attributes, and refactored conditional checks in PullQuotes Stanza
* Use `opus_primus_theme_version` in place of `wp_get_theme` calls
* Use transients to improve performance impact of the `OpusPrimusStructures::copyright` method

= CSS =
* Added Format-Aside Dashicons to Post-Format: Aside posts
* Added Flag Dashicons to Sticky Posts
* Changed Password Protected Dashicons to use the Lock
* Separated the Tagline output class into two different classes
* Updated normalize.css to 3.0.1 (copy and pasted from git.io/normalize)

= Miscellaneous =
* Added filter `opus_primus_theme_version_text`
* Change text domain to match theme slug
* Updated `hooks-actions.txt`
* Updated `hooks-filters.txt` (corrected reference to `opus_first_author_details_text`)
* Updated Opus Primus PullQuotes `readme.txt`

I have some ideas for the next release but I am also always open to suggestions …

Enjoy!

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