Thank you for purchasing or evaluating DeltaPoint QuickSite! This document contains release notes and other important information about QuickSite 1.0.1 for Macintosh.
Registering DeltaPoint QuickSite
If you have purchased QuickSite, before beginning, please complete and return your registration card with the serial number found on disk 1. You may also register QuickSite by calling DeltaPoint or contacting us via e-mail, or by using the registration form on the DeltaPoint QuickSite home page. Write your new serial number in the cover of your user's guide. Do not lose your serial number; you must have a valid serial number to qualify for technical support and upgrades.
Purchasing QuickSite
If you are evaluating QuickSite under its 30-day trial period, you are welcome to create and publish Web sites until the evaluation period expires. At that time, QuickSite's build and publish functionality will become disabled. To purchase QuickSite and obtain a registration number, please contact DeltaPoint sales.
Telephone Sales: 408-648-4000
800-446-6955
E-Mail: Sales_Support@deltapoint.com
Release Notes
Following are features and other issues that are not described in the QuickSite documentation.
The Apple Shared Library Manager
QuickSite requires that the Apple Shared Library Manager (ASLM) be installed. If it is not found, the QuickSite installer will notify you that you need to install ALSM from the diskette marked "ASLM Installer" in your QuickSite distribution disk set. Note: Be sure to use the Easy Install option when running the ASLM installer on a Power Macintosh system. QuickSite will not function properly unless both the PowerPC and 68000 versions of the Shared Library Manager are installed.
AppleScript
In order for QuickSite to function properly, AppleScript must be enabled on your system. If you have trouble launching QuickSite, make sure that the AppleScript extension is enabled in your startup management utility (i.e., Extensions Manager, Now Startup Manager, Conflict Catcher).
Global Village TelePort and PowerPort Modem Users
Some users have experienced a conflict between QuickSite and Global Village TelePort and PowerPort software. To avoid this conflict, open the TelePort or PowerPort Control Panel and turn off the "Show Status" option.
Adding Descriptive Text to Page Titles
When QuickSite generates automatic links to pages, the links typically consist only of the title of the page. However, if you would like to add some descriptive text that follows the link to the page, simply append the descriptive text to the page title (in the page's designer), enclosed in brackets.
For example, if you specify "Products and Services [--the latest information on our line of quality products]" as the title of your page, the text in brackets will appear after the colored, underlined link to the Products and Services page.
The maximum number of characters for a page title is 128.
All Projects Must Be Located in the QuickSite Directory
Do not create, build, or test projects located outside the QuickSite application folder ("DeltaPoint QuickSite‚Ñ¢" by default). All project folders must be located in the QuickSite folder in order for links and other references to be properly maintained. When creating a new project, QuickSite automatically creates a project folder in the proper location.
Avoiding Projects Named "Contents" or "Index"
QuickSite automatically generates and manages files called "CONTENTS.HTM" and "INDEX.HTM" for all projects. QuickSite also automatically generates a home page file that corresponds to the name of your project. Avoid naming your projects "Contents" or "Index" to ensure that no confusion occurs between your home page and contents and index pages.
Custom Page Support
You can instruct QuickSite not to automatically generate header and footer information for a text page. This allows you to create completely custom pages in which QuickSite uses only the HTML present in the page designer's "Web Page Text" field. To create a custom page, include the following HTML comment anywhere in the Web Page Text field:
<!-- Custom Page -->
This approach is useful for creating custom home pages while maintaining support for caret notation and other advanced QuickSite capabilities.
Technical Support
DeltaPoint Technical Services offers technical support for registered QuickSite users.
Phone Number: (408) 375-4700
Fax Number: (408) 648-4048
Hours: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST
Monday through Friday, except Holidays
Internet and On-line Services
For the most current information about DeltaPoint products and services, visit the DeltaPoint Web site at http://www.deltapoint.com. It contains the latest software updates, product descriptions, reviews, specifications, demo software, bulletins, press releases, and other useful information.
You can also reach DeltaPoint through a variety of on-line services. Look for technical support discussion boards, product information, press releases, and product updates in DeltaPoint's on-line areas.
Internet World Wide Web
Visit our World Wide Web page at:
http://www.deltapoint.com
or send e-mail to tech_support@deltapoint.com
America Online
Use keyword DELTAPOINT
or send e-mail to DELTAPOINT
or deltapoint@aol.com
CompuServe
Type GO MACAVEN
or send e-mail to 76004,1522
or 76004.1522@compuserve.com
Helping Us Help You
In order for technical services to assist you as quickly as possible, please prepare the following information before you call or write:
• Your QuickSite serial number
• Your QuickSite version number, found
by choosing "About QuickSite" from the Apple menu
• Your system configuration, including:
• Operating system and version (i.e., 7.1, 7.5.3, etc.)
• Amount of RAM
• Hard disk space
• Any installed extensions and control panels
• Your Internet connection and service provider information
