Step 3: modify the html file – equinux iSale 5.9.7 User Manual

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The Footer

The footer will appear at the bottom of each new auction based
on your template.

To create a footer file, please complete the following steps:
‣ Create an image in your preferred image editing application

(width: 730 pixel)

‣ Save the file as JPEG foot.jpg in your template folder

The Border

The border will be formed by repeating a small image on the left
and the right side of each new auction based on your template.

To create a border file, please complete the following steps:
‣ Create an image in your preferred image editing application

(width: 730 pixel)

‣ Do not use vertical gradients or similar effects because the im-

age will be repeated vertically

‣ Save the file as scale.jpg in your template folder

Note

The filenames above are just suggestions. You can use

any names you like as long as they match the names
used in eqTemplate.html.

The Thumbnail

Your template will be displayed as a thumbnail in iSale‘s template
chooser. That‘s why it is important to have a thumbnail which
matches the actual look of the template, especially when creating
more custom templates.

To create a thumbnail file, please complete the following steps:
‣ Create an image in your preferred image editing application

(size: 128 × 128 pixel)

‣ Make sure that your thumbnail matches the combined head,

foot and border images

‣ Save the file as PNG “eqThumbnail.png“ in your template folder

Step 3: Modify the HTML File

Your template's layout is defined in an HTML file. This step shows
you how to modify the HTML file of the demo template package
for your custom template.

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