GETTING STARTED

General Workflow

Once you have mastered the EZGenerator interface, the next step is to learn the procedure for creating website - the EZGenerator workflow.

The for main activities involved are outlined below:

1. Create new project

The project represents the website.

You create project using the New Project Wizard, accessed under File Menu in the Web Module.

The Project Wizard will generate the project, creating the basic site structure, and will redirect you to the Home page of your new website where you can add page content and add more pages.

2. Add web pages and content

Several page types that serve different purpose are available. Some of them are simple HTML pages with static content, while others are dynamic PHP pages, such as Blog, Calendar, etc. For a detailed description of the page types, see Page Types.

Further you continue with inserting and formatting page content, using the tools and menus in the Web Editor window.

3. Configure Project Settings

Site name, site description and some basic layout settings are accessible in Project Settings window. These settings affect the whole site.

4. Test and Publish

At first you can test your site offline, using Offline Preview option (F10).

When you get domain name and host provider, you fill your FTP settings in Extra menu >> Project Settings >> Upload tab. When ready, select Publish Website from the Publish menu and your site will be uploaded to the specified location.

If you still don't have your own domain name and server space, but need to test your site online, you can install private test server on your PC. For more information on the topic, check How to install server on my PC.

Advanced

Advanced users may need a more customized workflow, including template customization and usage of Catalog/Contacts database.

Customizing Template

Each template has customizable elements. They can be accessed in the Web Module under Extra Menu >> Template Properties.

Use Catalog module

Use the Catalog module if you need to define any kinds of enumerable items/products and display them in the website using Catalog or Shop page.

Catalog module comes with default database layout. But you can easily modify it (add new or delete existing fields), using the Database Designer (see Adapt Screen & Database).