The following is a guide that covers how to set up your new Darkmatter template on your Joomla site. Here you can find an overview of the files included in the Darkmatter release and instructions on installing and activating the template in your Joomla install.

Downloading the Darkmatter Files

• Darkmatter Template (rt_darkmatter_j15.tgz) This file is the template package you will use to install your template into Joomla.
• Darkmatter Custom Extensions (darkmatter_extensions_j15.zip) This package contains each of the individual custom extensions included in the Darkmatter template release.
• Darkmatter Source PNG's (darkmatter_sources.zip) This zip contains the source png's for making modifications and customizations to the images in the template as well as the logo font. You will need an image editing software (preferably Adobe/Macromedia Fireworks) to utilize the Source PNG files.

Installing the Darkmatter Template into Joomla

• Go to your Admin control panel for your site. In the Menu at the top, go to Extensions > Install/Uninstall. Next browse for your rt_darkmatter_j15.tgz file you downloaded and then click Upload File & Install. Now Darkmatter is installed and in your template list.
  
  
  
  
• Next, from your admin control panel, go to Extensions > Template Manager. This will pull up the list of your installed templates. Find Darkmatter on the list and select the radio button to the left and then click Default up in the top right corner. Now Darkmatter is set as your default template. If you view your site, you should see the Darkmatter template up and running.