Introduction

The idea of Master Templates is central to the e-Commerce Framework.   Every site developed with the ECF should begin with the development of a Master Template.   Each Master Template is broken up into the following parts:

1. Master Page File  (MasterPage.master)   -- which defines site layout
2. Product Templates (.ascx controls)    -- define product page layout
3. Category Templates (.ascx controls)  -- define category page layout
4. .ECF file  -- sets site schema 
5. Modules  -- modules registered and used on Master Page
6. Theme     -- .CSS files, .Skin files, and images (site formatting)

The attached document will define and describe each of the above 6 sections in detail and finish by giving the reader step-by-step instruction on the Master Template installation process.

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