MyStore3™ File and Folder Organization

MyStore3™ is a modular design as reflected in the organization of the folders. This design makes it easy to locate, modify, and replace files when upgrading, changing the look, and adding new products and categories.

The basic folder (directory) structure.

Demo "storefront.htm" files,
"index.htm", and
"readfirst.txt"
are located in this top MyStore folder along with the following folders.

 
The database folder comprises all files associated with reading the product tables and category list. In separate category sub folders are the product tables for that category and the associated product type and detail pages along with an Images folder containing all of the graphic files for the category.
 
The "Files" folder contains many of the functional files. They generally require no changes, but some may be refined after getting your store set up.
 
The "Graphics" folder contains all of the generic image files that are used throughout the store. They require no changes. If you use a store logo image, it goes here.
 
The "Layouts" folder comprises sub folders each with three image files that you can create to define the look of your store. Each sub folder also has a Buttons folder with the navigation buttons you wish to use.
 
The "Setup" folder comprises all of these information files and the Mentors. There is also a Templates folder with empty database files and a few other spare files. This folder can be a handy place to keep copies of files that you are about to change.

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