Thread: Basics 101 - WHERE do I change or Modify things at?

Basics 101

In the event there are others out there who have struggled with this as much as I have, I going to offer what LITTLE I know or have discovered so that it may better serve you and that your bald spot does not become as large as mine! Here is what I have been told:

In order to edit much of this [aspdnsf] in a customized way (aside from simply changing the verbiage), you need to know HTML, asp.NET, xml, etc... ((the etc, is what scared me!))

Much of what you do to the skin is in the template.master file. Customization like modifying the top menu colors and such is through CSS and image editing.

Your biggest source of assistance for doing things yourself is going to be the Forum. It has many developers and users like yourself helping each other out with customization.

http://forums.aspdotnetstorefront.com/

Otherwise, you can get some information out of the User's Guide, but it is intended for setup of the software out-of-the-box, and Knowledgebase assistance with common issues.

Depending on how much your time is worth, it is often more efficient to hire a developer to do the 'heavy' lifting:

http://www.aspdotnetstorefront.com/c...stom-mods.aspx

So you just installed your new ASPDNSF website. Now, if you are like me, you are scratching your head, WHERE DO I GO TO MODIFY THE ITEMS ON THE FRONT PAGE of the Default Page installed…. Try these!

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The top line indicates: WHAT You want to MODIFY
The line directly under it is: WHERE you go, to find the File to modify.

What is called the "Left Nav" Area
\App_Templates\Skin_x\XmlPackages

Browse Manufactuers
\App_Templates\Skin_x\XmlPackages

Browse Categories
\App_Templates\Skin_x\XmlPackages

Browse Depts
\App_Templates\Skin_x\XmlPackages


Help & Info
Log into Backend: Content > Manage Topics > In (L) column, click HELPBOX


News Letter
\App_Templates\Skin_x\template.master


To modify the Links in the TOP ROW – To the right of the Search Box

Track Your Order
\App_Templates\Skin_x\template.master

Returns
\App_Templates\Skin_x\template.master

Shipping Policy
\App_Templates\Skin_x\template.master

FAQ
Log into Backend: Content > Manage Topics > In (L) column, click HELPBOX

Telephone Number
\App_Templates\Skin_x\template.master

Click here for Live Help
\App_Templates\Skin_x\template.master


I hope this helps ! (Now you know as much or MORE than I do!) <smile>
(I am soooo under-qualified to be posting this! - LOL)

I'm like you, basically starting from scratch. Your comments all seem correct for many of the basics. I would add a few notes:

1] When in ADMIN, go to Configuration --> Advanced --> AppConfig Parameters

You'd be surprised what's hidden in there. Use the search box and type in things like:

google
meta
free
dark
notification
option
rtshipping
address

If you're looking to change something you think a database might handle, look there first.

2] By far my biggest issue to date relates to importing and exporting product data.