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[Panther]

What program do I use to edit the .tpl files?

Thanks

[balinor]

You can use any text editor or your FTP client.

[carpeperdiem]

Any text editor will get you there... but a text editor that is "code aware" is easier to work with.

I use TextWrangler for the mac (or Coda.)

The BEST way to do this is to use an FTP client w/ integrated or linked text editor.

Good luck!

Jeremy

[Panther]

Ok great thanks for the tip. One other thing, any good sites on how to edit out or add to these templates? I'm new to this.

Thanks

[balinor]

This applies to the 4.1 branch, but the concept is similar:

http://forum.x-cart.com/showthread.php?t=21529

[Panther]

Ok I found the Edit Templates in the Admin area. I went in and edit the .tpl file I was interested in doing. When I committed out what I wanted, I received the "Error - File operation is failed." I went and read the link you sent and did what they recommended to no avail.

Any ideas?

[carpeperdiem]

Panther - don't try to use the template editor in the admin. There are many reports that it simply doesn't work in version 4.2

PLEASE, for your own sanity, use an FTP client w/ an integrated or linked text editor.

[Panther]

Do you have any recommendations for an FTP client w/integrated or linked text editor?

[balinor]

CuteFTP Pro is a good one

[carpeperdiem]

On the mac side: Transmit, w/ textwrangler OR for 1-stop shopping (I love this one): http://www.panic.com/coda/