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How to Migrate from Platform to PageLines

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PageLines 2.0 is a major new release to the previous Platform Pro product. When upgrading from Platform Pro there are some things to consider.
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*'''Always back up your database before doing an upgrade'''
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<h1>How to Upgrade from Platform to Framework</h1>
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* All data will be untouched, your posts, pages and content will all remain intact in the database.
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* Default option settings have changed in 2.0 so any default options set in Platform Pro will be removed in the upgrade
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* Section control has changed in 2.0 to be more flexible and as a result these settings will need to be reset after the upgrade
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First, check out [[Is it Safe to Upgrade?]] if you have any concerns or questions. Once you decide to "make the switch," follow these suggestions:
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* PageLines 2.0 has been upgraded to incorporate HTML 5 and some of the html structure has changed. Sites with heavy CSS customizations will need to make changes to their CSS after the move.
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# Back up your database
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* In 2.0, there is no longer a Base child theme that handles custom code. Instead, use the [[Glossary#PageLines Customize Plugin|PageLines Customize Plugin.]] You can still use the [[How to Use the Custom Code Settings|Custom Code Settings]] to make changes to CSS as an alternate method.
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# Copy any custom CSS, functions, sections, etc into a text editor
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# Move all of your widgets to the "inactive" area (Appearance -> Widgets)
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# [http://www.pagelines.com/wiki/index.php?title=How_to_Install_PageLines Follow these instructions] on how to install & activate PageLines
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# Reestablish your Wordpress menus (Appearance -> Menus) and save
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# Move all of your widgets back to the desired locations (Appearance -> Widgets)
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# Visit each tab of the PageLines menu and adjust the settings to your liking (don't forget to enter your account info too!)
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# Paste your custom CSS, functions, etc that you copied earlier back into your site. <br />There are three ways to do this:
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#* [[How to Use the PageLines Customize Plugin|PageLines Customize Plugin]]
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#* [[How to Use the Base Theme|Base Theme]]
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#* [[How to Use the Custom Code Settings|Custom Code Settings]]

Latest revision as of 00:41, 26 June 2012

How to Upgrade from Platform to Framework

First, check out Is it Safe to Upgrade? if you have any concerns or questions. Once you decide to "make the switch," follow these suggestions:

  1. Back up your database
  2. Copy any custom CSS, functions, sections, etc into a text editor
  3. Move all of your widgets to the "inactive" area (Appearance -> Widgets)
  4. Follow these instructions on how to install & activate PageLines
  5. Reestablish your Wordpress menus (Appearance -> Menus) and save
  6. Move all of your widgets back to the desired locations (Appearance -> Widgets)
  7. Visit each tab of the PageLines menu and adjust the settings to your liking (don't forget to enter your account info too!)
  8. Paste your custom CSS, functions, etc that you copied earlier back into your site.
    There are three ways to do this:
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