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# Download & Installation

## The Download Package

Once you have made the purchase of the Vodi you will get the theme package.

The downloaded package contains, a file named vodi-vx.x.x.zip . Here x.x.x will point to the version of the theme.

The zip file vodi-vx.x.x.zip contains :

- theme-files
  - vodi.zip – The actual theme file that should be upload to your WordPress website.
  - vodi-child.zip – The child theme which should also be uploaded after vodi.zip which is the parent theme
- dummy-data
  - dummy-data.tar.gz – The tar zipped dummy-data.xml, can be used if you have a low upload file maxsize.
  - dummy-data.xml – The dummy data which gives on import will give you a website like this : https://demo.chethemes.com/vodi/
  - widgets.wie – Widgets import export file
  - redux-options.json – The export file of theme options
- licensing – This folder contains various licensing files of plugins and open source code used by the theme.
- changelog.txt – This file contains the log of latest releases.
- readme_first.txt – Contains links to documentation, support, getting started with WooCommerce and WordPress

## Installing the theme

Installing the theme can be done in two ways. You can upload the theme ZIP file using the built in WordPress theme upload, or copy the files through an FTP client.

### Using WordPress Theme Upload

1. Login to your WordPress admin.
2. In the Appearance > Themes menu click the tab Install Themes
3. At the top of the page click, Upload, then click the file input to select a file.
4. Select the zipped theme file, “vodi.zip” available in ThemeFile folder from the package downloaded, and click Install Now
5. After installation you will receive a success message confirming your new install.
6. Click the link Activate

### Uploading by FTP

1. Login to your FTP server and navigate to your WordPress themes directory.
2. Normally this would be wp-content/themes
3. Extract the files from the zipped theme available in the package downloaded.
4. Copy the folder vodi to your themes directory.
5. After the files finish uploading, login to your WordPress admin.
6. In the Appearance menu click Themes
7. Click Activate for the theme vodi

## Installing the child theme

vodi-child.zip file is the child theme file and can be found inside the theme-files folder within unzipped download package.We highly recommend the use of child themes. The additional step involves repeating steps 1 to 7 for vodi-child.zip file

## Installing Plugins

1. After you have activated your theme, you’ll see a notice about required plugins for vodi, to proceed click “Begin installing plugins”.
2. On clicking on it, you will be redirected to Install Required Plugins Page. Alternatively this page can be accessed from Appearance > Install Plugins as well.
3. You will now see a list of plugins required and recommended for use with this theme. Click on the Select All checkbox to select plugins.
4. Click on Bulk Actions dropdown menu, choose Install dropdown option and click the Applybutton.
5. If all plugins are installed successfully, you will be redirected to WP Plugins page.
6. In case you encounter any problems, try installing theme one by one.
7. After you have installed all the plugins, activate them by navigating to Plugins page, select the required plugins, choose activate from the dropdown option and click on Apply button.

You have now successfully installed and activated the plugins required for vodi WordPress Theme.

###### Contents

- Welcome
- Getting Started
  - Introduction
  - Download & Installation
  - Demo Content
    - One Click Demo Import (Recommended)
    - Manual Import
  - Updating the theme
- Set Up Pages
  - Home v1
    - Home v1 via Gutenberg
  - Home v2
    - Home v2 via Gutenberg
  - Home v3
    - Home v3 via Gutenberg
  - Home v4
    - Home v4 via Gutenberg
  - Home v5
    - Home v5 via Gutenberg
  - Home v6
    - Home v6 via Gutenberg
  - Home v7
    - Home v7 via Gutenberg
  - Home v8
    - Home v8 via Gutenberg
  - Home v9
    - Home v9 via Gutenberg
  - Landing v1
    - Landing v1 via Gutenberg
  - Landing v2
    - Landing v2 via Gutenberg
  - Contact
    - Contact via Gutenberg
  - Coming soon
    - Coming soon via Gutenberg
- Blocks & Sidebars
  - Header
  - Sidebars
  - Footer
- Set Up Movie
  - Adding and Managing Movies
  - Managing Movie Genres, Tags and Attributes
  - Manage Movie Playlists
  - Movie CSV Importer
- Set Up TV Shows
  - Adding and Managing TV Shows
  - Managing TV Show Genres, Tags and Attributes
  - Manage TV Show Playlists
  - TV Show CSV Importer
- Set Up Videos
  - Adding and Managing Videos
  - Managing Video Categories, Tags and Attributes
  - Manage Video Playlists
  - Video CSV Importer
- Theme Options
  - Header
  - Footer
  - Blog
  - Movies
  - TV Shows
  - Videos
- Gutenberg Blocks
  - Active Videos
  - Movie Section Aside Header
  - Videos Slider
  - TV Shows Slider
  - Movies Slider
  - Videos Carousel Aside Header
  - Movies Carousel Nav Header
  - Slider Movies
  - section Hot Premier Block
  - Section videos live coming soon
  - Video Section Block
  - Videos with Featured Video
  - Featured Video Section
  - Comingsoon Launch Section
  - Movies List
  - Single Featured movie
  - Blog List Section
  - Blog Grid Section
  - Blog Tab Section
  - Blog Grid with List Section
  - Movies Carousel Flex Header
  - Section Movies Carousel Aside Header
  - Recent Comments
  - Videos Carousel Flex Header Block
  - Event Category List
  - Banner With Section Videos
  - Landing Hero banner
  - Landing Featured Section
  - Landing Movies Carousel Block
  - Landing Tabs Features
  - Landing Featured Video Section
  - Landing Features Section
  - Landing Faq Section
  - Episodes with Featured Episode
  - TV Show Section Block
  - Landing Viewcounts Section
  - Featured Movies Carousel
  - Featured Movie Block
  - TV Episode Carousel Flex Header Block
  - Featured TV Show Block
  - TV Shows Aside Header Block
  - TV Episodes Carousel Aside Header Block
  - Full-width Banner Block
  - Banner With TV Shows Block
  - Videos Carousel Nav Header Block
  - Featured Post Block
  - Vodi Section Playlist Carousel
- Navigation
  - General Guidelines
  - Menus & Locations
  - Creating Megamenus