Finding Module Positions - Joomla 1.6

In this quick article I will show you how to find the modules positions of a Joomla 1.6 template if the developer does not provide any module map. We always create a picture with module positions for our templates, but in case you don't find the picture here is how to preview the module positions on your own website:

Joomla 1.6 Module Positions
First of all you have to activate in the Joomla 1.6 backend this feature.
1. Go to Extensions > Template Manager
2. Click on the Options button at the top right (you will see a pop up window)
3. Enable the Preview Module Positions and click Save.
4. Check the module map on your website using this code: http://yourwebsiteurl.com/index.php?tp=1
Some of modules may be distorted because the preview feature use different CSS style, but to get an idea of how the modules are positioned, this method is very good.


source : http://joomlathemes.co/tutorials/42-finding-module-positions-joomla-16