Related TopicsModify or create a page layout
Create a page layout based on an existing page
1. From the page you want to use as a model, choose Format > Define New Page Layout. The Define Page Layout dialog box appears.
2. Type a new name for the layout based on your model page, and click OK. CuteSITE Builder reminds you that all page contents will become static text, except for objects, which will be converted to pictures. If this is acceptable, CuteSITE Builder launches the Page Layout Editor.
3. On the page area within the Page Layout Editor, enter or modify all the elements that you want to include on this page layout. You can use all CuteSITE Builder features, and choose Edit > Undo to roll back your work.
4. When you are done, click Finished. Changes affect the page you used as a model. You can now apply the new layout to other pages in this file.
Modify an existing page layout, or create a new page layout
1. Choose Format > Edit Page Layouts. Your page and map areas disappear, and you see the Page Layout Editor.
2. Use the Editing Page Layout drop-down list to select an existing layout to edit, or click New Page Layout.
3. On the page area within the Page Layout Editor, enter or modify all the elements that you want to include on this page layout. You can use all CuteSITE Builder features, and choose Edit > Undo to roll back your work.
5. When you are done, click Finished. If you modified an existing page layout, the changes will appear in any existing pages that currently use the layout, and also whenever you apply the page layout to other pages in the current file. If you created a new layout, you can now apply it.
Notes
Page layouts you create or modify are only available in the current file. You must save your changes in the Web design if you want the modified or new page layout to be available in other files to which you apply the Web design. You can also create a Web design by saving your changes as a file with a .TLD extension.
If your layout will be shared by others, bear in mind that the elements you add to the layout will be applied to every page that uses this layout. Text on the layout, including fields and links, will be static text, so that it can be edited only with difficulty (by choosing Unlock Static Text).
The difficulty of unlocking static text helps maintain a uniform appearance of pages. However, writers who do not want a particular section of static text will have to unlock it frequently. If you find yourself frequently unlocking static text, consider creating your own layouts.
If you include text or pictures in the page layout that you later decide you do not want, you can re-edit the page layout using either of these two methods. You must then also save the changes in the Web design again.
To delete a page layout, select it in the Page Layout Editor and choose Format > Delete Page Layout.
For more information about modifying and creating page layouts for Web designs, see Hints for Creating Web Designs.