Making changes to Xara website templates

Several years ago I created my website from scratch using Xara. Because I recently changed my server when I tried transferring the old files from my computer I ran into problems as I think some of the files had got corrupted.That, along with the fact that I needed to make changes anyway, led me to creating a new site using one of the Xara templates. So far, not good, as trying to make too many changes to those, as to re sizing objects to replace those within the template seems to cause lots of problems. Is it fair to conclude that the templates may be a great way to go so long as one keeps to the formatting within it and just change the text but keep the font and point size?

Templates have (a lot of) objects with settings applied to them that are not immediately visible when editing them. So, this may have unforeseen consequences, especially if you haven't been working with the app for a while and aren't aware which settings are involved. I would say, you have two main options:
- Persevere and discover how it's all put together, provided the work in progress hasn't become too much of a mess. In that case, you could start again.
- Start from scratch and use the template only as an visual example, reverse engineering it step by step.

Either way, there's some learning involved (which you might actually enjoy).

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Originally Posted by Boy

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- Start from scratch and use the template only as an visual example, reverse engineering it step by step.

Either way, there's some learning involved (which you might actually enjoy).

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Excellent advice.

can anybody suggest me a software to extract website footer and header code.???????

Can you please explain AfricaIncoming what someone in India is doing promoting an African tourism website and what your last hidden backlink (the ?) refers to because my browser will not let me visit that page.

And can you please explain why I should not banish you from TalkGraphics?

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Originally Posted by Boy

Templates have (a lot of) objects with settings applied to them that are not immediately visible when editing them. So, this may have unforeseen consequences, especially if you haven't been working with the app for a while and aren't aware which settings are involved. I would say, you have two main options:
- Persevere and discover how it's all put together, provided the work in progress hasn't become too much of a mess. In that case, you could start again.
- Start from scratch and use the template only as an visual example, reverse engineering it step by step.

Either way, there's some learning involved (which you might actually enjoy).

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I could not have put it better myself. I do the same with XaraTemplates and the difference in quality is palpable.

Acorn

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Originally Posted by Acorn

I could not have put it better myself.

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Coming from you, that's quite a compliment. :)

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Originally Posted by Acorn

I do the same with XaraTemplates and the difference in quality is palpable.

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That's too cryptic for me, Acorn. Please elaborate.

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Originally Posted by Boy

That's too cryptic for me, Acorn. Please elaborate.

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I re-engineer Xara Templates to see how they tick.
Few have sensible presentation: Guides, Text Areas, Styles, Theme Colours, interactive content, explanations, etc. XaraTemplates.com is a one-man band and what he produces is far more adept and easier to adapt and adopt.

Acorn

Ah, that's what you mean. Yes, his work is really good.

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Originally Posted by mavericksmedia

they have some special discount going on

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It's your own website, so let's not pretend "they" is actually "I" or "we".

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Originally Posted by mavericksmedia

Templates always have a lot of files to editing and even if you edit some, they are not immediately visible, you must create a backup [sic] of your template before you make any changes or acquire help from best website designers in toronto they have some special discount going on. but [sic] if you want to do it yourself then make sure you must [sic] first do a backup of your server [?] or just create a localhost and perform all work over there [but is local so it's here!], it will save you the hassle of waiting for the changes to appear online.

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I am depressed about the quality of the SPAM you are posting. It does your company a disservice. Do have another go.

Acorn