Making 'MyStore' ... 'YourStore'

This next file is part of the operation of your store, so be careful editing. It contains all of the 'MyStore' variable data that lets you really make it 'YourStore'. All templates are in the Templates folder. Do not make the mistake of saving the document you're about to edit, back to this folder!

Open the threepanes file. The template is:

threepanes.me

This is going to be easy; you can either use the Variables Wizard or make individual entries. To use the Wizard, go back to your Control Central and click "VIEW -- The Variables Wizard".

YourStore name is everywhere, but just one place here
Line 20 is where you get to identify yourself throughout the site. Enter the name you want for your store in place of the name, MyStore!. Please do not erase the single quotes!

Notice that we have an (!) mark after the name. This is because the name shows up frequently in the context of 'Shop MyStore!'. IE: preceded by the word, Shop. You may or may not use this convention. Aren't we nice!

A word of caution here. The storename is squeezed into several tables, so keep it as short as possible. For instance, your store may be Damselfly Products, Inc. Just use Damselfly. A good rule of thumb is to have no more than 12 letters and spaces.

One more thing, your store name is used to generate your registration code. If you change the name, you'll have to call us for a new code.

It's your byline ... change it!
You will want to change the 'Don't you just love shopping MyStore?' statement on line 21. We repeat, and will many more times; don't erase the quotes. This is a byline that shows up in the shopping basket. We know you'll at least want to loose the MyStore part. Do not exceed about 40 characters and spaces for your own statement.

Taxes are everywhere, but just one place on this page
Line 22 is the default tax rate for your state. Replace the .05 value with your states' tax rate in decimal format. (ie: not as a xx%, but as .xx) This is the rate that will be used on taxable transactions if you do no specifically assign a rate to each particular product. Note: no quotes!

ZIP codes ... can't live them, can't live without them
Line 23 is the lowest value of the zip code numbers for your state. Replace the 01137 value with your states' lowest value. (Do not erase the single quotes.)

Line 24 is the highest value of the zip code numbers for your state. Replace the 02888 value with your states' highest value. (Do not erase the single quotes.) Told you we would say this over and over again.

Make sure orders are e-mailed to you
On line 25 you'll see an e-mail address entry between single quote marks. Change this to the address where you want purchase orders sent. Please don't erase the quotes. A confirmation copy of the order is automatically directed to your customer at the e-mail address they enter in the order form.

Make sure payments are mailed to you
On line 26 you'll see a mailto variable. Change this to the address where you want payments sent. Please don't erase the quotes. This entry also identifies your company and address on the order form.

Make sure credit card numbers are phoned in
On line 27 you'll see a phone number entry between single quote marks. Change this to the telephone number you want to use for receiving credit card numbers. Please don't erase the quotes.

Note, this may be a 24 hour answering service number that you set up distinct from your general store telephone number. If you do not accept credit cards off-line, enter 'no' here.

Make sure people can reach your store by telephone.
On line 28 you'll see a phone number entry between single quote marks. Change this to the telephone number you want to use for general customer contact.

If you elect to process credit cards in real time, onLine:
On line 29 you'll see: ccenable = 'yes/no'; Change this to just 'yes'. Please don't erase the quotes. If you are not processing cc onLine, or you are running the unregistered freeware, leave this field alone. Changing it in the freeware will only result in errors being returned to your customer.

If you are running the registered version of this software:
On line 30 you'll see: userid = 'xxxx'; Change this to the userid you received when registering. Please don't erase the quotes. If you forgot your userid, go to http://MyStore.to and log in to "Members" using your store name and password. Then go to "Change Rege"; your userid is on top of the left table.

This userid is what gives registered users access to their sales logs, sales summaries, on-line credit card processing, and other administrative functions. Changing this in the freeware will only result in errors being returned to your customer.

The best way to make your software generate a purchase order
On line 31 you'll see: regcode = 'registration code'; Enter the registration code here for YourStore that you received when registering. Please don't erase the quotes. If you forgot your regcode, go to http://MyStore.to and log in to "Members" using your store name and password. Then go to "Change Rege"; your regcode is near the bottom of the right table.

This regcode allows registered users access to the MyStore.to server for forwarding e-mailed copies of purchase orders and other mail functions. Without a registration number, the freeware still sends purchase orders, but it must rely on your customers' e-mail client built into the browser. This is just not as reliable as a server side e-mailer.

Your basic shipping and handling costs
On line 32 you'll see a place to enter your basic shipping and handling costs. This amount is added to the basic shipper charge which for UPS is $3.44. So total shipping costs will be $8.44 on the smallest (lightest) order from your store, if you charge S&H = $5.00. Do not use quotes or the "$" sign here.

Gift wrapping is a neat customer service
On line 33 you can specify a charge for gift wrapping. Do not use quotes or the "$" sign here.

A returns policy statement is always a good idea.
On line 34 you should state a return policy. Do not erase the quotes. This entry will show up on all purchase orders. You may find that your merchant bank requires a statement of policy if you're processing credit cards.

When you're finished with your changes, save this document to the MyStore/Files folder as:

threepanes.htm

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