Modifying the default template in v4.

[yellowpc2]

Hi Mike, thanks for your post regarding updating the layout.tpl. I am new here and just updated my layout.tpl using dreamweaver and then uploaded it using fileZilla to site where I replaced the existing layout.tpl. The website still shows old template, previous user references CHMOD to 777 on layout.tpl I have not changed it as it show rw-r-r = numeric value under properties of 644, should this be changed to 777? Your post doesnt go into the actual uploading of file once you have made changes to it.

Also I noticed on you site IndianaPC.org you have advertising on the right side, can you give me the script and how you go about signing up for banner ads.

Thanks for your help.

John

[Lhotch]

Originally Posted by yellowpc2

Hi Mike, thanks for your post regarding updating the layout.tpl. I am new here and just updated my layout.tpl using dreamweaver and then uploaded it using fileZilla to site where I replaced the existing layout.tpl. The website still shows old template, previous user references CHMOD to 777 on layout.tpl I have not changed it as it show rw-r-r = numeric value under properties of 644, should this be changed to 777? Your post doesnt go into the actual uploading of file once you have made changes to it.

Also I noticed on you site IndianaPC.org you have advertising on the right side, can you give me the script and how you go about signing up for banner ads.

Thanks for your help.

John

You only need to chmod the template to 777 if you are using the template editor within admin. If you externally modified it and uploaded it 644 should be ok, the default permissions do vary a bit from server to server.

[Mike-N-Tosh]

I can't give you the script, but you can download the open source openx which is a separate advertising software/script.

As far as selling display ads, I have ads that promote advertising with us that goes to a link of a page for display advertising and I'm an affiliate with Amazon, iTunes, The Apple Store, Total Training and have google adsense.

-Mike

[minerslist]

I just purchased my copy of 68 and I have browsed at other users websites. I must say there are some great designs and layouts. I want to change my design but need help in where to start. I have photoshop cs and know how to use it I just need assistance in getting my layout to work and getting it uploaded. Is there any help here that can assist me with this? I am new and have many questions but one of the reasons I decided to go with 68 is the excellent support here from the staff and the community. Thank you I greatly appreciate it.

[yellowpc2]

thanks Mike

[Blair]

Originally Posted by minerslist

I just purchased my copy of 68 and I have browsed at other users websites. I must say there are some great designs and layouts. I want to change my design but need help in where to start. I have photoshop cs and know how to use it I just need assistance in getting my layout to work and getting it uploaded. Is there any help here that can assist me with this? I am new and have many questions but one of the reasons I decided to go with 68 is the excellent support here from the staff and the community. Thank you I greatly appreciate it.

I would recommend that you become familiar with one of the layout.tpl files by making small changes to them at first. As you become comfortable working with a tpl file, you can then create a new design in Photoshop and convert it to your own layout.tpl file.

[minerslist]

can you use WYSWUG editors with the layout.tpl file? I am trying to find the best way to edit and change the code for my existing template without having to go through so much and I do not have Dreamweaver. Any help would be great. Thank you.

[Lhotch]

Originally Posted by minerslist

can you use WYSWUG editors with the layout.tpl file? I am trying to find the best way to edit and change the code for my existing template without having to go through so much and I do not have Dreamweaver. Any help would be great. Thank you.

Dreamweaver is a wysiwig editor and they can be used to edit the templates but care must be taken because often times they add a lot of their own junk to the template which may cause problems.

There really is no substitute for learning a little html and CSS,

[Jimpy]

Mike You say you have written a book (So you want to make a 68 Classified Website) where can I buy or download this book.
Thanks
James Pople

[Jimpy]

Where can I buy your book
Thanks
James