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==Screenshot== | ==Screenshot== | ||
| + | The Administrator and Site Templates screens use the same layout. The Site Template screen is illustrated here. | ||
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[[Image:Help-4x-Extensions-Template-Manager-Templates-Edit-screen-en.png|800px]] | [[Image:Help-4x-Extensions-Template-Manager-Templates-Edit-screen-en.png|800px]] | ||
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==Toolbar== | ==Toolbar== | ||
| + | Note that the Toolbar buttons change when a file is selected for editing. | ||
| − | At the top of the page you will see the toolbar shown in the Screenshot above. The functions are: | + | ===No file selected=== |
| − | *''' | + | |
| − | *'''Manage Folders.''' | + | At the top of the page you will see the toolbar shown in the [[#Screenshot|Screenshot]] above. The functions are: |
| + | *'''Create Child Template.''' Select to make a complete a new child template. You will be prompted for a new child template name. There is also an opportunity to Close without creating a new child template. To remove the new child template: select the '''Close''' button, select the Styles button in the Templates list Toolbar, check the template check box for the new child template and select Delete in the toolbar. | ||
| + | *'''Template Preview.''' Select to open the Site default view using this template. | ||
| + | *'''Manage Folders.''' Select to create a new folder within the template hierarchy. A popup window appears: | ||
:[[Image:Help-4x-Extensions-Template-Manager-Templates-Edit-new-folder-dialog-en.png|500px]] | :[[Image:Help-4x-Extensions-Template-Manager-Templates-Edit-new-folder-dialog-en.png|500px]] | ||
| − | *'''New File.''' | + | *'''New File.''' Select to create a new file or to upload a file from your computer to your Joomla! template hierarchy. A popup window appears: |
:[[Image:Help-4x-Extensions-Template-Manager-Templates-Edit-upload-file-dialog-en.png|500px]] | :[[Image:Help-4x-Extensions-Template-Manager-Templates-Edit-upload-file-dialog-en.png|500px]] | ||
| + | * '''Check Overrides.''' Activated when an Override is selected in the '''Overrides''' tab. The options are: | ||
| + | ** Mark Checked | ||
| + | ** Mark Unchecked | ||
| + | ** Remove Record | ||
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| + | *'''Close'''. Closes the current screen and returns to the previous screen without saving any modifications you may have made. This toolbar icon is not shown if you are creating a new item. | ||
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| + | *'''Help'''. Opens this help screen. | ||
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| + | ===File selected=== | ||
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| + | *'''Save'''. Saves the item and stays in the current screen. | ||
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| + | *'''Save & Close'''. Saves the item and closes the current screen. | ||
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| + | *'''Rename File.''' Select a file to edit. Select the Rename button to prompt for a new name. | ||
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| + | *'''Delete File.''' You will be prompted to Confirm or Cancel. | ||
| + | * '''Check Overrides.''' Activated when an Override is selected in the '''Overrides''' tab. | ||
| − | *'''Close''' | + | *'''Close File.''' Closes the open file and returns to the Editor Tab. |
*'''Help'''. Opens this help screen. | *'''Help'''. Opens this help screen. | ||
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* Before editing the HTML and the CSS file of the template, it is a good idea to make a backup of the file you are editing. Also, you can edit these files outside of Joomla! using the HTML or CSS editor of your choice. | * Before editing the HTML and the CSS file of the template, it is a good idea to make a backup of the file you are editing. Also, you can edit these files outside of Joomla! using the HTML or CSS editor of your choice. | ||
==Related Information== | ==Related Information== | ||
| − | * To install templates: [[Help40:Extensions:_Install/en| | + | * To install templates: [[Help40:Extensions:_Install/en|Extensions: Install]] |
<noinclude> | <noinclude> | ||
| − | {{Cathelp|4.0|Template Manager Help Screens|Styles Help Screens}} | + | {{Cathelp|4.0,4.1,4.2|Template Manager Help Screens|Styles Help Screens}} |
</noinclude> | </noinclude> | ||
Latest revision as of 03:30, 16 January 2023
Description
This is where you edit a template's source code. You can edit the template's master files and stylesheets from this screen.
How to Access
- Select System → Templates Panel → Site Templates from the Administrator menu. Or...
- Select System → Templates Panel → Administrator Templates from the Administrator menu. Then...
- Select a template name from the Templates column.
Screenshot
The Administrator and Site Templates screens use the same layout. The Site Template screen is illustrated here.
Form Fields
Editor Tab
- Select a file to edit. The edit area shows syntax highlighted text for most types of file.
Create Overrides Tab
- Select an item to override. This is done immediately with no prompt for confirmation. The override is placed in the appropriate location. There is a confirmation message, example: Override created in /templates/cassiopeia/html/mod_whosonline
Updated Files Tab
If there have been no updates to the template since overrides were created this tab will contain a simple message:
- Notice. Overridden files are up to date. Nothing has been changed in the last extension or Joomla update.
If there have been updates, a table will show a list of overrides that need to be reviewed.
Template Description Tab
- Thumbnail and Description. Information on this template.
Toolbar
Note that the Toolbar buttons change when a file is selected for editing.
No file selected
At the top of the page you will see the toolbar shown in the Screenshot above. The functions are:
- Create Child Template. Select to make a complete a new child template. You will be prompted for a new child template name. There is also an opportunity to Close without creating a new child template. To remove the new child template: select the Close button, select the Styles button in the Templates list Toolbar, check the template check box for the new child template and select Delete in the toolbar.
- Template Preview. Select to open the Site default view using this template.
- Manage Folders. Select to create a new folder within the template hierarchy. A popup window appears:
- New File. Select to create a new file or to upload a file from your computer to your Joomla! template hierarchy. A popup window appears:
- Check Overrides. Activated when an Override is selected in the Overrides tab. The options are:
- Mark Checked
- Mark Unchecked
- Remove Record
- Close. Closes the current screen and returns to the previous screen without saving any modifications you may have made. This toolbar icon is not shown if you are creating a new item.
- Help. Opens this help screen.
File selected
- Save. Saves the item and stays in the current screen.
- Save & Close. Saves the item and closes the current screen.
- Rename File. Select a file to edit. Select the Rename button to prompt for a new name.
- Delete File. You will be prompted to Confirm or Cancel.
- Check Overrides. Activated when an Override is selected in the Overrides tab.
- Close File. Closes the open file and returns to the Editor Tab.
- Help. Opens this help screen.
Quick Tips
- Before editing the HTML and the CSS file of the template, it is a good idea to make a backup of the file you are editing. Also, you can edit these files outside of Joomla! using the HTML or CSS editor of your choice.
Related Information
- To install templates: Extensions: Install