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This, and much more, is answered in the eCart Getting Started Guide.

eCart provides a server behavior for this purpose. Choose the set session value server behavior by going to the Server Behaviors panel, and select Add > eCart > General > Set Session Value.

Once the interface loads, click the Help button for more information on how to use this Server behavior.

In order to use PayPal's Website Payments Pro you will need the following:

1. A PayPal business account. You can sign up for a business account or upgrade your existing account at PayPal.com
2. Agree to all PayPal licenses and terms. You will need to agree to all of the licenses and terms PayPal presents, in order for your business account to be valid.
3. Obtain a PayPal API key. To get this, login to your PayPal profile and choose API Access, and select the link for Request API credentials. Proceed through the web page to obtain your credentials. You will be asked for these details by eCart as you proceed through the Checkout Wizard in Dreamweaver.
4. Create a Developer account. For testing purposes, it is best to create a developer account where you can test your pages before making real transactions. Go to the PayPal Developer center at https://developer.paypal.com/ to set up this account and gain access to the ‘sandbox’ testing environment. Here you will need to set up a new testing account the same as you setup your live account.

When using eCart, you have two options for processing transactions, Local and Remote.

Local checkout allows the user to enter credit card info directly on your site. Remote checkout redirects the user to a third-party merchant gateway, such as PayPal or Linkpoint, for collecting payment.

As the Developer, the choice over which to use is up to you. However, Local checkout will offer a more complete and higher quality experience. It is also easier to implement. Unless you have a specific need for a Remote checkout, it is recommended that you choose Local checkout.