You are the initial creators of the website and the Arp.Site wizards. Typically, this task is performed by a web agency who designs, planns and implements the Arp.Site solution. You expect powerful creation and management of the website on a metalevel and complete division of content and structure/design.
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TypoSript
Meta Language
Arp.Site has an advanced template technology based on JAVA and XML,
Modules, which is parsed by the system to build the actual pages, including
graphical menues, headers and more.
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Cascading
Templates
Modules is arranged in templates in the built-in editor (complete with online
reference and debug tool) and provides a powerful possibilty to control and design
the complete site on all levels from a meta-perspective, instead of configuration
on page-level. Templates can be cascaded and allow overriding of values on
further levels. Standard templates allow easy entry by providing working
out-of-the-box configurations.
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XSLT-Templates
Other
template types are XSLT-files for swift configuration of the display of news, a
message board, etc. XSLT-Templates can also be used for the complete site.
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Template
scalability
With
an architecture allowing an unlimited number of templates you can not only
implement different templates for different audiences for a single site - you
can do it for any number of parallel sites as well!
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Template
analysis tools
Along with the Arptek engine comes a dedicated module for template
creation, featuring a Constant Editor for general design options and an Object Browser
for a precise look into the modules object hierarchy. A Template Analyser
provides an overview of the nested order of included templates.
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Reduced
redesign times
Redesign
times are seriously reduced - central changes in templates affects whole
sections of the website at once. Last-minute changes are easily incorporated due
to the flexible technology and server side image creation/manipulation.
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Extension
manager
Having
the Arp.Site core system installed you can add extensions from the large online
extension repository with no coding in a single one-click operation. Boost your
installation with e-commerce solutions, community portals, messageboards,
discussion-forums, calendars, polls, search-features, guestbooks, rating
applications in a matter of seconds through this hassle-free tool.
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Extension
kickstarter wizard
Need
custom coding? The extension wizard kickstarts the making of plugins and guides
the developer to follow the recommended guidelines for making plugins and
modules. This ensures adherence to the Arp.Site architecture standards which is
for your own good since it allows for easy updates by dividing core and
extension files. It will even help you to easily share your work with the
friendly Arp.Site developer community.
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Own XML
It
is still possible to have every imaginable connection to external data sources
by integrating your own XML through Arp.Site. Needing to display an XML
newsfeed, or do you need to query a database? If it's not already available in
the extension repository, you can make it yourself using this world standard web
scripting language.
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Multimedia
integration
Integration
of multimedia elements like video, audio, flash animations, Java applets etc.
Custom HTML code can be included easily.
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Protected
areas
Provide
intranets, extranets and password protected sections of the website. Utilize
security features such as IP filtering. Access is controlled by users and groups
and can be restricted on both page and single object levels. Furthermore
Arp.Site can run under https, different ports than port 80 and from alternative
admin-directories if you are very paranoid.
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Metatag
content
Meta
data such as description and keywords can be entered generally for a template
and for individual pages. Further meta data can easily be applied through custom
extensions to any object in the system.
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Publish
static, dynamic and cached content
Publish any mixture
of static HTML (for speed) from cash, dynamic content (for database
interaction) or a truely mix of dynamic and cached content for the best of both.
Run any third party product simultaneously with Arp.Site on a site if needed.
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Search
engine compatible
Compatible
with all search engines (webcrawlers) - all pages will be indexed (software
requirements apply).
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Output
formats
Template
engine allows for browser detection, printable versions, versions for PDAs etc.,
use of CSS stylesheets, WML for mobile phones, XML for data exchange, SGML for
print. Any output format can be generated by extensions.
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Install
Tool
The Install Tool
eases both the installation and upgrade procedures needed. It analyzes the
configuration and available server components. It also offers diagnostic tools
for testing that all the features are working properly. Basic installation is done in less than 10 minute,
including JDK and MySql database creation.
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Easy
updates
Upgrades
from any previous version are performed in a snap because the Install Tool
identifies any database updates needed and provides a one-click opportunity to
perform the necessary changes. Your own files and tables are always protected.
On UNIX Systems, the updating procedure is designed to make the exchange of the
codebase possible by replacing one (!) symlink.
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Arp.Site
Testsite
Arp.Site
comes with a comprehensive collection of example pages and configurations for
all kinds of content types and menues.
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Multiple
projects/websites
Arp.Site
is built for management of multiple, independent websites in the same
installation. This makes it perfect for application service providers
(ASPs/ISPs) or web agencies managing many small to medium size sites for
customers.