1. PHP Files: FrontPage doesn't recognize PHP. So if your catalog page ends in .php, you will need to force the file to open in FrontPage. Use one of the following methods:

a. In Windows operating systems, right-mouse click on the name of the file, then select "Open With". Select "FrontPage" from the list that comes up in the pop up. You will need to open every .php file this way.

b. Select "Tools" from the file bar, then select "Options". Under "Configure Editors", select the "Add" button. Now type php in the "File Type" box and FrontPage in the "Editor Name" box. Select the "Browse" button next to the "Command" box to find the FrontPage program file.

2. FrontPage Components: Some FrontPage components won't work on PHP pages. Others may only work on hosts that have certain configurations. If you have any problems using a catalog page and you are using FrontPage components on that page, such as include files, borders, FP forms, etc., try removing those temporarily and see if your catalog page works. If it does, chances are good that you will need to take off those components on your catalog page (you can still use them on your other pages).

3. Include Codes: Make sure to keep your PHP include codes on the catalog pages intact. If you change your pages, be sure to use the "HTML" tab to check your html code and make sure that the codes shown in our help file are intact.

4. Importing Files: If you need to change your catalog page, do not use the "Import" function on FrontPage to pull a copy of your file. Instead, you'll want to access your control panel's File Manager and save a copy of the file that way. Or, let us know and we'll send you a copy of the catalog pages via email.

It is very important that you do not pull a page directly from the browser when editing it. In other words, if you go to yoursite.com/catalog.php in your web browser (Internet Explorer, FireFox, Safari, etc.), and choose "File, Edit with FrontPage", or save that page's code, your catalog page will break! That's because the OptionCart catalog is a server-side scripting system. And that means that all of the inner workings happen before the page is viewed in the browser. Make sure you pull the page directly from the server, so you have the raw PHP code.

How do you know if your page is a raw code copy? If you look at your catalog page in FrontPage, in the HTML view, and you see the code:
<script language="php">include("inc/openinfo.php");</script>
at the top of the page, and when you view the page in the normal page view within FrontPage and don't actually see any product information, you have the raw code copy and you're okay to edit.

5. Uploading Files: When uploading your FrontPage site, make sure that you publish your changed pages only, so that you don't remove any of the catalog files from your site.

If you follow the above instructions, you shouldn't have any problems using FrontPage with OptionCart. If you have any other specific questions or need assistance with your FrontPage catalog, please feel free to contact us.

All Catalog Installations include catalog modifications. If you are using FrontPage components that can be integrated easily with OptionCart, we'll be happy to work with your FrontPage template to configure it for use with OptionCart. However, if the components need to be modified or reworked to work with the system (this happens infrequently, but it is a possibility), then additional charges may apply. In this case, we would contact you first and explain the situation, and give you the option of modifying the page for an added cost, or using one of our free templates as your catalog page.

If you change your page at a later time, and do not want to modify your catalog pages yourself, we can provide this service for you for an additional cost.

Please note that catalog downloads do not include template integration. Only customers who purchase the catalog with installation will receive free template integration.