Theme from PHP Template

I would like to try to use the Theme part of Framework Builder.

I tend to build a working page and then will split it down into different documents, Header, Footer, Menu, Sidebar etc and then will add them back in using plugins.

I see that in order to Create a theme within Framework Builder you need to start with a dwt. I have zero experience at creating dwt files...

...I have searched for detailed tutorials with little luck and would therefore appreciate any guidance on how to get started.

There are many tutorials on line for crating a dreamweaver template including this one:
WScbb6b82af5544594822510a94ae8d65-7abea.html


The basic steps are to create a page that represents your site design. you can do this using CSS Sculptor.

you then convert it to a template by going to File -> Save As Template.

once the design is converted to a template, you can add editable regions by going to Insert -> Template Objects -> Editable Region.


once you have a template created, see the "Using themes in Data Bridge and Design Extender" tutorial on the design extender support page for details on converting the template to a theme:
design-extender/

Hi Jason, thanks again for your quick reply!

I think I get the basic steps....

I am guessing the only areas that really need to be made editable are content areas and other places where content may differ such as sidebars.

The other thing I have experienced is that when I have applied some WA items to a templates page I get an error as certain parts of the page are locked - is this still an issue with a Theme?

yes, the editable regions are the parts that will be unique on the child pages.


Using themes works around the page locked issue