Editing Templates

Panther · #1 03-03-2009, 03:37 PM

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

Thanks

balinor · #2 03-03-2009, 03:41 PM

You can use any text editor or your FTP client.

carpeperdiem · #3 03-03-2009, 03:41 PM

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 · #4 03-03-2009, 04:07 PM

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 · #5 03-03-2009, 04:07 PM

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

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

Panther · #6 03-03-2009, 04:30 PM

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 · #7 03-03-2009, 04:35 PM

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 · #8 03-03-2009, 04:40 PM

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

balinor · #9 03-03-2009, 06:07 PM

CuteFTP Pro is a good one

carpeperdiem · #10 03-03-2009, 06:13 PM

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