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Should you use Fusion?

Fusion isn't for every project -- get the scoop on advantages and disadvantages of this theming system, comparison with other theming approaches, and known issues

Designing for Fusion

Just about any design can work as a Fusion theme, but here are some best practices, grid templates, and specs for required elements in a Drupal theme design

Subtheming quickstart

Get rolling quickly with this getting started guide that covers Fusion's approach and file structure, setting up your .info file, and starting out with subtheming

Using Skins

Fusion Apply, part of Fusion Accelerator, provides a user interface for Fusion's power in Drupal 7. The Skinr module provides this functionality in Drupal 6. This section covers creating these styles for blocks, nodes, Views, and more.

Grid concepts

What's a grid and why does Fusion use one? This section defines the key grid concepts (it's not that scary in Fusion, promise!), markup, and controlling layout, columns, and gutters

Typography

An overview of Fusion's typography and how to work with it

Compatibility & standards

Cross-browser concepts, validation, accessibility, and internationalization (eg. RTL theming)

Special features

Fusion features that don't fall into other categories, such as creating color schemes, working with Superfish menus, and Ubercart theming

Upgrading subthemes

Upgrading to Drupal 7 and new versions of Skinr/Fusion

Future roadmap

What's on deck for upcoming releases, Drupal 7, and the future of Skinr