How to Create/Edit a Page Layout Template

Introduction

WebSite Director (WSD) Page Layout Templates allow users with no knowledge of HTML to create web pages that have a pre-defined format.  These templates specify which portions of a document can be created/edited. 

Document will be comprised of the HTML code defined by the template designer/developer and the content that the user enters into the specified template areas.  Page Layout Templates can contain WSD Template variables plus HTML, XML, and Dynamic Server-specific variables that are compatible with the installed environment. 

WSD provides two types of on-line editing: WYSIWYG editors, and a browser-based HTML/Text Editor for those who are familiar with HTML code. You also have the option of uploading a template from your local computer, or downloading the template so you can use any third-party application to make your changes. 

When a template is modified, it can be immediately applied to all applicable documents via the Apply Template function accessed from the Maintain Page Layout Templates screen.  If a field has been added to the template, it will appear empty in the documents, or it will contain any default data. If a field has been deleted, the old data is thrown away. See Apply Template.

This tutorial is intended for any WSD user who wishes to create a new, or edit an existing Page Layout Template. It contains the following sections:

You will also need to reference the following: How to Create a New Page Layout Template
 
1. On the Application Desktop screen, click Maintain Templates. The Maintain Page Layout Templates screen displays.
2. Click Add New Template. The Add New Template screen displays.
3. Type the filename of the new template in the Template Filename data entry box, and click Add. The Edit Template screen displays.
4. Either upload the new template from your local computer, or create it on-line (via the WYSIWYG or Text Editor) using the Page Layout Template Statements. See the Edit Template help screen for detailed information. Also refer to the Sample Page Layout Template .
7. When you have finished creating the template, click Return on the Edit Template screen. The Maintain Page Layout Template screen displays the name of the new template in the Templates list. The template is now available for use.
8. To exit, click Return to display the Application Desktop screen.

How to Edit an Existing Page Layout Template
 

1. Click Maintain Templates on the Application Desktop. The Maintain Page Layout Templates screen displays.
2. Select the template to be modified from the Templates list, and click Edit Template. The Edit Template screen displays.
3. Either upload a replacement template from your local computer, or edit the template on-line (via the WYSIWYG or HTML/Text Editor). See the Edit Template help screen for detailed information. 
4. When you have finished editing the template, click Return on the Edit Template screen. The Maintain Page Layout Template screen displays.
5. To apply the changed template to existing documents, click Apply Template The template will be immediately applied to all documents that use it. See Apply Template.
9. To exit, click Return to display the Application Desktop.

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