Note :
Follow the directions below to connect to your FTP client.
- Open your FTP client...
- How To Make A 'Quick Connection'
(Refer to your own FTP software tutorials for additional information)
- Example:
Enter the following information in the 'Quick Connect' box.
* Host Address: (Enter your hosting address)
* Port: (Usually '21')
* Uncheck the "Anonymous login" button.
* Username: (Enter your hosting/FTP Username)
* Password: (Enter your hosting/FTP Password)
* Find this directory: __VROOT_DIR__/resources/design/
- Uploading Your Template:
Make a new directory here ( __VROOT_DIR__/resources/design/ ). As a security feature, __SITE_NAME__ Internet Based Members allows you to revert back to an original template if you wish to, so ensure you do the following:
Create two (2) files, one named "template.html" and the second called "backup.html"
Note: The "backup.html" becomes your 'Save Back To Original' option if needed and will allow you to go back to your original template design via the 'Modify Template' page in __SITE_NAME__ Admin.
Similarly, do the same with your 'CSS' file - Create and upload two files -
The first being "css.css" and the second being "css1.css." In this instance "css1.css" becomes your backup file should you ever need to revert back to the original settings.
- To enable preview mode on the 'Templates Listing' page also upload a template thumbnail image -
You must name this "thumb.jpg" and upload it to the "images" folder which resides in the new directory you made. Example: (__VROOT_DIR__/resources/design/your_template_directory/images/thumb.jpg)
After creating your new directory and uploading your files, log back into your __SITE_NAME__ Admin panel and browse to Site Design / Page Management Module >> Templates Design and your newly
uploaded template should be available to further modify or select as your site's default template.
- Remember: Preview your template using the 'Preview' function before hitting the 'Set As
Default' button
- Remember: Ensure you have correctly placed the special _tags_ into your html files to
display links/content and features properly in your new templates
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