How to create & upload my first home page???

gemsofso

Joined: 2009-11-15
Posts: 22

Posted: Mon, 2009-11-16 17:04

hello,

i'm hoping someone can explain in simple english how to create & edit design/look using PGTheme for my first homepage AND then how to and what do I need for uploading?

thx in advance!

floridave

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Posts: 27300

Posted: Tue, 2009-11-17 04:14

Quote:

AND then how to and what do I need for uploading?

That is a bit harder to explain as uploading images can be different methods:
http://codex.gallery2.org/Gallery2:How_to_Add_Items

Your first question can be done if you know some html:
http://www.flashyourweb.com/staticpages/index.php?page=gallery2_embed-o-rator
If you want to embed an existing site.

Dave

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gemsofso

Joined: 2009-11-15
Posts: 22

Posted: Tue, 2009-11-17 22:02

Looking back on my initial post can now see it sounds confusing, although at the time to me seemed quite clear.

All I wish to achieve as a newbie with HP hosting services is simply the most basic of steps for how to create/edit my first home page using PGTheme. No writing of code, just plain and simple, use the PGTheme editor, edit the basic look and content, then upload.

Thx! Dw

eddy@inpulsearts.com

Joined: 2009-08-04
Posts: 14

Posted: Tue, 2009-11-17 23:48

Dave, on the flasyourweb is a stylesheet necessary, and if so, can I point to any style.css on the website?

Suffice it to say I am not that good with stylesheets yet.

floridave

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Posts: 27300

Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 00:00

gemsofso,
Have you edited author.tpl? That should at least get you started in customizing the page a bit.

, If the rest of the page (not gallery part ) needs a css then yes. If not and your are using styles from G2 then no.

Dave
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gemsofso

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Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 17:37

floridave,

what is author.tpl? And where do I find it?

thx!!

floridave

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Posts: 27300

Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 17:48

get gallery2/themes/PGtheme/templates/author.tpl
edit it.
send it back to your server and save as:
gallery2/themes/PGtheme/templates/local/author.tpl

Dave
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gemsofso

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Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 17:49

Thank you Sir !

floridave

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Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 17:50

then
FAQ: How can I clear cached data?

Dave
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gemsofso

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Posts: 22

Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 18:53

Dave,

ok, understand about clearing cache.

Another question pertaining to your previous post;

" send it back to your server and save as:
gallery2/themes/PGtheme/templates/local/author.tpl "

By "local" this means saving it to my computer, correct?

nivekiam

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Posts: 16504

Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 19:36

No, it means creating a directory named local under the templates directory. Read this page for more information:
http://codex.gallery2.org/Gallery2:Editing_Templates

Quote:

gallery2/themes/PGtheme/templates/local/author.tpl

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gemsofso

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Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 21:16

ok understand - however being technology challenged I'm still trying to figure out the most basics, how to access, create and use "templates directory"...?

that's the root of what I need to know --- point me to how to create an index.html page, then access later, edit and save changes live on the web...?

Dw

nivekiam

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Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 21:36

Do you have Gallery installed and working?
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gemsofso

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Posted: Thu, 2009-11-19 15:34

YES. And I've chosen one of the generic templates to use.

I find many editing features for this template but can't find the ones for editing the template logo out and mine in; and also same for text content to be deleted from template, then replaced by mine?

Dw

nivekiam

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Posted: Thu, 2009-11-19 16:39

I don't know which theme you are using, but if it's Matrix, you can edit /themes/matrix/templates/local/theme.tpl

There are 2 places in there where you'd specify your logo:

        <div id="gsHeader">
          <img src="{g->url href="images/galleryLogo_sm.gif"}" width="107" height="48" alt=""/>
        </div>
        {g->theme include="progressbar.tpl"}
      {else}
      <div id="gsHeader">
        <a href="{g->url}"><img src="{g->url href="images/galleryLogo_sm.gif"}"
         width="107" height="48" alt=""/></a>
      </div>

Oh, wait, you said, PGTheme. Well check that same file for the PG theme, but if it's not there, keep digging around. I don't know and frankly don't care to even look at the PG or Xtreme themes. They are extremely convoluted and complex.
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gemsofso

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Posted: Thu, 2009-11-19 17:03

So you are speaking of editing the source code? Not just sticking to the template features as is??

Glad to hear your opinion about PG & Xtreme - that's what I'm finding out, seems way more complicated than it need be.

All I'm trying to do is put up a good clean website with multiple albums and a few trick features, suggestions??

Dw

nivekiam

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Posts: 16504

Posted: Thu, 2009-11-19 17:17

Yes, I'm talking about editing code. I don't know and stay as far away from those 2 themes as possible. I know they have tons (way too frickin' many) options in the interface, but they are extremely bloated and hard to use IMO.

If you like the look of the PG/Xtreme themes take a look at the Carbon theme, it much more simple.

It has an option in it's settings to set a logo through the interface without having to edit any code. I'm also not that familiar with the Carbon theme, but that one I have downloaded and wouldn't mind spending a few minutes on digging around find something if you need help with it.
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gemsofso

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Posted: Thu, 2009-11-19 17:34

Ok thanks!

I think they may have worked out the logo thing, no longer needing to edit the source, there appears to be an automated feature to edit this in the 'Global' section without writing code BUT I haven't actually tried to use it yet.

I much appreciate your time and feedback!!!

Regards, Dw

gemsofso Joined: 2009-11-15 Posts: 22	Posted: Mon, 2009-11-16 17:04
	hello, i'm hoping someone can explain in simple english how to create & edit design/look using PGTheme for my first homepage AND then how to and what do I need for uploading? thx in advance!
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floridave Joined: 2003-12-22 Posts: 27300	Posted: Tue, 2009-11-17 04:14
	Quote: AND then how to and what do I need for uploading? That is a bit harder to explain as uploading images can be different methods: http://codex.gallery2.org/Gallery2:How_to_Add_Items Your first question can be done if you know some html: http://www.flashyourweb.com/staticpages/index.php?page=gallery2_embed-o-rator If you want to embed an existing site. Dave _____________________________________________ Blog & G2 \|\| floridave - Gallery Team

gemsofso Joined: 2009-11-15 Posts: 22	Posted: Tue, 2009-11-17 22:02
	Looking back on my initial post can now see it sounds confusing, although at the time to me seemed quite clear. All I wish to achieve as a newbie with HP hosting services is simply the most basic of steps for how to create/edit my first home page using PGTheme. No writing of code, just plain and simple, use the PGTheme editor, edit the basic look and content, then upload. Thx! Dw

eddy@inpulsearts.com Joined: 2009-08-04 Posts: 14	Posted: Tue, 2009-11-17 23:48
	Dave, on the flasyourweb is a stylesheet necessary, and if so, can I point to any style.css on the website? Suffice it to say I am not that good with stylesheets yet.

floridave Joined: 2003-12-22 Posts: 27300	Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 00:00
	gemsofso, Have you edited author.tpl? That should at least get you started in customizing the page a bit. , If the rest of the page (not gallery part ) needs a css then yes. If not and your are using styles from G2 then no. Dave _____________________________________________ Blog & G2 \|\| floridave - Gallery Team

gemsofso Joined: 2009-11-15 Posts: 22	Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 17:37
	floridave, what is author.tpl? And where do I find it? thx!!

floridave Joined: 2003-12-22 Posts: 27300	Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 17:48
	get gallery2/themes/PGtheme/templates/author.tpl edit it. send it back to your server and save as: gallery2/themes/PGtheme/templates/local/author.tpl Dave _____________________________________________ Blog & G2 \|\| floridave - Gallery Team

gemsofso Joined: 2009-11-15 Posts: 22	Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 17:49
	Thank you Sir !

floridave Joined: 2003-12-22 Posts: 27300	Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 17:50
	then FAQ: How can I clear cached data? Dave _____________________________________________ Blog & G2 \|\| floridave - Gallery Team

gemsofso Joined: 2009-11-15 Posts: 22	Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 18:53
	Dave, ok, understand about clearing cache. Another question pertaining to your previous post; " send it back to your server and save as: gallery2/themes/PGtheme/templates/local/author.tpl " By "local" this means saving it to my computer, correct?

nivekiam Joined: 2002-12-10 Posts: 16504	Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 19:36
	No, it means creating a directory named local under the templates directory. Read this page for more information: http://codex.gallery2.org/Gallery2:Editing_Templates Quote: gallery2/themes/PGtheme/templates/local/author.tpl ____________________________________________ Like Gallery? Like the support? Donate now!!! See G2 live here

gemsofso Joined: 2009-11-15 Posts: 22	Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 21:16
	ok understand - however being technology challenged I'm still trying to figure out the most basics, how to access, create and use "templates directory"...? that's the root of what I need to know --- point me to how to create an index.html page, then access later, edit and save changes live on the web...? Dw

nivekiam Joined: 2002-12-10 Posts: 16504	Posted: Wed, 2009-11-18 21:36
	Do you have Gallery installed and working? ____________________________________________ Like Gallery? Like the support? Donate now!!! See G2 live here

gemsofso Joined: 2009-11-15 Posts: 22	Posted: Thu, 2009-11-19 15:34
	YES. And I've chosen one of the generic templates to use. I find many editing features for this template but can't find the ones for editing the template logo out and mine in; and also same for text content to be deleted from template, then replaced by mine? Dw

nivekiam Joined: 2002-12-10 Posts: 16504	Posted: Thu, 2009-11-19 16:39
	I don't know which theme you are using, but if it's Matrix, you can edit /themes/matrix/templates/local/theme.tpl There are 2 places in there where you'd specify your logo: <div id="gsHeader"> <img src="{g->url href="images/galleryLogo_sm.gif"}" width="107" height="48" alt=""/> </div> {g->theme include="progressbar.tpl"} {else} <div id="gsHeader"> <a href="{g->url}"><img src="{g->url href="images/galleryLogo_sm.gif"}" width="107" height="48" alt=""/></a> </div> Oh, wait, you said, PGTheme. Well check that same file for the PG theme, but if it's not there, keep digging around. I don't know and frankly don't care to even look at the PG or Xtreme themes. They are extremely convoluted and complex. ____________________________________________ Like Gallery? Like the support? Donate now!!! See G2 live here

gemsofso Joined: 2009-11-15 Posts: 22	Posted: Thu, 2009-11-19 17:03
	So you are speaking of editing the source code? Not just sticking to the template features as is?? Glad to hear your opinion about PG & Xtreme - that's what I'm finding out, seems way more complicated than it need be. All I'm trying to do is put up a good clean website with multiple albums and a few trick features, suggestions?? Dw

nivekiam Joined: 2002-12-10 Posts: 16504	Posted: Thu, 2009-11-19 17:17
	Yes, I'm talking about editing code. I don't know and stay as far away from those 2 themes as possible. I know they have tons (way too frickin' many) options in the interface, but they are extremely bloated and hard to use IMO. If you like the look of the PG/Xtreme themes take a look at the Carbon theme, it much more simple. It has an option in it's settings to set a logo through the interface without having to edit any code. I'm also not that familiar with the Carbon theme, but that one I have downloaded and wouldn't mind spending a few minutes on digging around find something if you need help with it. ____________________________________________ Like Gallery? Like the support? Donate now!!! See G2 live here

gemsofso Joined: 2009-11-15 Posts: 22	Posted: Thu, 2009-11-19 17:34
	Ok thanks! I think they may have worked out the logo thing, no longer needing to edit the source, there appears to be an automated feature to edit this in the 'Global' section without writing code BUT I haven't actually tried to use it yet. I much appreciate your time and feedback!!! Regards, Dw

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