[Leon]

How can I use the modified theme-functions.php in the mantra child theme? I placed  functions.php:

require_once(dirname(__FILE__).”/theme-functions.php”); //Theme misc functions

and modified theme-functions.php into the child’s root folder to no avail.

But this new theme-functions.php works correctly in the mantra parent theme.

May be it requires placing some other files in the child directory or it is not possible to make it work at all, I do not know.

Any thoughts?

Thank you in advance.

[Zed]

You can’t replace files present in the includes folder by placing identically-named files in the child theme as well.

You have to override functions one-by-one in the child theme; some can be overriden by simply using the same function name in the child theme, other more fundamental functions need to be unhooked from the parent Mantra and replaced with their child version (otherwise things break).

You need to tell me which functions you are trying to replace for me to give you more detailed instructions…

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[Jason Martin]

I’m trying to remove the WordPress link from the footer as I have heard the link can attract hackers. I have had a few problems with them. I would also be able to add my own link such as powered  by Mantra & innerHouse Designs. I tried to deactivate the function and then add a modified one in the child but it broke my site. I think it was resending the header or something.

[Leon]

Thank you, Zed.

I already found a solution on the WordPress forum:

http://wordpress.org/support/topic/mantra-child-theme-and-modified-theme-functionsphp?replies=6#post-4188854

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