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How to draw a layout template?
Just follow this video tutorial. It's ery short (less than 30 seconds) and you will know to draw a layout template.
How to split div?
This is very often necessary, but is also very simple. Select a tool for spliting div (SPLIT V or SPLIT H) and just click on a spot where you want to split div.
How to merge the two DIVs (boxes)?
It is easy, select the div you want to connect and click on the adjacent div you want to connect it. Divs need to have a common edge.
How to give name for module position?
Select a div, and select a range of commonly used name from drop down menu or just type using the name of your choice. This is simple way to assign name for module position.
How to use a grid?
Maestro gives you the ability to use the grid without any coding, just use the grid as a template on which you draw. Of course you can use all standard grids or using some of your more specific.
How to import the image into Maestro?
It is very easy to import the image into Maestro. You can import a picture in JPG, PNG, GIF or AnimGif format. Images that are in PSD format can not be imported and you have to convert them into some of the allowed formats.
From image to Joomla Template
This issue was raised literally millions of times on Google. Maestro Creative Template Designer, as always, has an extremely simple solution. Load the image, centering it to your specifications, turn off transparency to see the background image and draw module position over the image. When you're at it, define margins and padding, and you're almost create the Joomla template.
How to slice a picture in a Joomla template?
It is very simple. After you draw a module positions (consider whether you need the margins because they can not be added after the slice) go to the mode "Slicer." Transfer the image into a slicer panel (if it was in the background panel) and click on the "Slice" button.
Unlimited number of module positions
You can create an unlimited number of module positions. As you can see on this video.
How to Create Button Style Horizontal Menu in Joomla
Button Style Horizontal Menu in Joomla, piece of cake
Refreshing the view of template directly on the server
Just click on the REFRESH button and Maestro will do everything for you.
How to save the project?
By recording the project you get the opportunity to work on your template whenever you need. If we speak the language of Photoshop then the Maestro project was equivalent of PSD file, a Joomla template would be the equivalent of a JPG or PNG file. So whenever you do have to save a template design that would later be able to edit the template without having to create it again. TEMPLATE can not be loaded in MAESTRO! Only a project can be loaded.
How do I install Maestro Creative Template Designer?
Installation of Maestro Creative Template Designer is very simple. If you have problems I suggest you watch this short video that will walk you through the entire installation.
Video tutorials
If you want to become more familiar with Creative Template Desinger, there is no better way than to watch the video tutorials that we have prepared for you. Several of these videos are not tutorials, rather a simple demonstration of how Creative Template Designer works. However, most of the video materials we have prepared for you is educational and shows how the operations are being done in this program.
So, you're interested to see this program in action ... You can do this by clicking on the video play list for Creative Template Designer.
