The Scrolling Nav template from Start Bootstrap provides a sleek, unstyled one-page layout complete with a collapsing and smooth scrolling navigation bar designed perfectly for Bootstrap. In this article, we’ll guide you through the installation, usage, and troubleshooting of this handy template.
Preview the Template
Want to see it in action? Check out the preview below:
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Status
This template is licensed under the MIT license, and you can find the latest version available on npm.
Download and Installation
To begin using the Scrolling Nav template, you can choose one of the following methods:
- Download the latest release from Start Bootstrap
- Install via npm:
npm i startbootstrap-scrolling-nav - Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/StartBootstrap/startbootstrap-scrolling-nav.git - Fork, Clone or Download on GitHub
Basic Usage
After downloading the template, you can simply edit the HTML and CSS files included in the dist directory. These files are your primary focus, and you can ignore everything else! To see your changes go live, open the index.html file in your web browser.
Advanced Usage
If you’re interested in diving deeper into the template, you can clone the source files and navigate into the theme’s root directory. Then, run:
npm install
npm startThis will open a preview of the template in your default browser and watch for changes you make. Here’s a list of useful npm scripts included in the template:
npm run build– Compiles your assets into thedistfoldernpm run clean– Deletes thedistdirectory for a fresh buildnpm start– Launches a live preview and continues to watch for changes
Understanding the Structure: An Analogy
Think of the Scrolling Nav template like preparing a gourmet meal. The important elements are your ingredients (HTML/CSS files), the kitchen (the dist directory), and your cooking technique (npm scripts). Just like you need to gather all your ingredients and tools before starting to cook, you must set up the HTML and CSS files and the npm environment. Your final dish will be the user experience of the website, served up hot once you run your live server!
Bugs and Issues
If you encounter any issues with the Scrolling Nav template, feel free to open a new issue on GitHub or leave a comment on the template overview page at Start Bootstrap.
Troubleshooting
- Problem: Template won’t load properly. Check that you’re serving the correct file (index.html) in your web server.
- Problem: Styling issues. Verify that your CSS files are linked correctly in your HTML.
- Problem: Scripts aren’t running. Make sure you have installed npm and that it’s properly configured on your system.
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