GOLDPAINT DOCUMENTATION

1. Basics : Understanding the Product and it's Uses
   
   What is GoldPaint?
   How are Customers Tracked?
   What is TAME?
   Distinguishing TAME Pages from HTML Pages
   Level 1 Syntax of Tame
   Database of Product Information
   Mall Administration
   1-2-3 to retrofit your existing pages
   
   
2. Getting Started: Installing the System
   
   Summary of Installation
   File Location and Directory Worksheet
   Your Confirmation Letter
   Downloading the System
   Where to Install GoldPaint Software Files?
   Installing Files
   The Install Wizard
   Common Installation Errors
   
   
3. Quick Start: Your First Shop
   
   Step 1 Create a Shop in your Mall Administrator
   Step 2 Build the Product File
   Step 3 Put some Buy Buttons on an HTML page
   Step 4 Using our Templates
   Step 5 Configure Shop in Shop Administrator
   
   
4. Privileges and Directory Permissions
   
   Introduction
   What are Directory Permissions?
   Providing Access to the Directory Tree: UNIX
   Providing Access to the Directory Tree: NT
   Directory Layout
   
   
5. Creating your Own Tags
   
   What are *.tag Files?
   Where to Place Your Commands
   Creating Your Own Extensions Using Define
   Using Arguments within a Define
   Creating a Special Image Using Face
   Creating A Tame Image
   How to Include a *.tag within a *.tam File
   Using User-Created Defines, Images and Faces
   
   
6. Buy Buttons and Methods
   
   Introduction
   Single Event Buy
   Form Buy
   Placing your text/image on a ^buy button
   Adding Qualities with Form Buy
   Purchasing multiple items together
   Choosing products with radio button and pull down lists
   Creating user friendly selection list
   Making your own form buy buttons
   Conclusion
   
   
7. Shipping
   
   Shipping Files and Tables Overview
   Where to Place Shipping Files
   Creating the Shipping File
   Creating Method Files
   Adding Shipping Instructions
   Special Shipping Techniques
   
   
8. Taxes
   
   Tax File Overview
   Tax Calculations for One Location
   Multiple Tax Rates
   Taxes by Geographic Location
   Taxes by Product
   Tax Exemptions
   Example of Multiple Taxes
   
   
9. Working with Databases
   Database Overview
   Creating a Database
   Controlling Purchases through the Product Database
   Overview of Data Access
   Define the Source of the Data
   Defining the Table
   Working with a Table
   Retrieving Data from a Table
   Presenting Your Products to Your Customers
   Writing a Search Page
   Moving Database Information Within the System
   Conclusion
   
   
10. Tag Glossary
11. Download Documentation as Printable Text Files
12. Download a Sample Search Engine
13. Frequently Asked Questions
14. Support Frequently Asked Questions