Notes We require all users to follow these steps in order to maintain a functional and trouble-free installation. Any significant deviations WILL result in the need for manual intervention by our staff to repair the mistakes. This slows down your installation and causes us undo distraction.

1.The Web Editor upload function WILL trash your *.txt files (start.txt, lexicon.txt, etc). You are required to "Edit" each of these files in turn using a "Copy-Paste" sequence from your Windows files. This will ensure an enjoyable experience. Do Not attempt to upload these files as your Genweb will not display correctly.

2.Conventions are as follows; The "Web Editor" refers to the link on the left of the Main Page. By clicking this, then the "Advanced" link, will lead you to all the functions described below. Also, you might need to modify the link on the index.html if you load a new base as the default basename is "yourusername.gwb". You may view your GeneWeb by loading your new HomePage; The URL or net address of this is,
"http://www.USGenealogy.net/members/YOURUSERNAME" then clicking the GeneWeb link.

Step by Step Instructions     Best viewed 800x600

1.Please note the Directory Structure used here. It is different somewhat from the standard "Windows" layout.

2.Loading your Existing Databases
    A. Bring up the Web Editor. The root directory is displayed, click "geneweb" then "bases" to change to
         the correct directory.
    B. Type in your base name in the box under "MakeDir", (don't forget to add a .gwb to the name!) press
        "MakeDir" to create. The screen refreshes, note the new directory.
    C. Click the new directory name to enter it.
    D. Click box named, "Browse" to find your *.gwb base folder. In a standard Windows install, this is
         located in "Program Files - GeneWeb Bases - xxx.gwb". You folder might be located elsewhere,
         depending on you particular installation.
    E. Once you locate the correct folder, upload in turn the database files;
       base
       base.acc
       forum (if created)
       names.inx
       notes
       strings.inx
       DO NOT upload "command.txt" as it is incorrect and reflects your Windows path
    F. You should now be able to display the newly loaded base. Replace the "b?username" with your
         newly created ".gwb" directory name in the url listed above (Note2).
    G. Repeat for any other databases you may have.

3.Customizations
The files we will create/modify are as follows; *.gwf, start.txt, and *.trl/hed. Other files may be created/modified, these are entirely up to the individual user but please follow the general guidelines listed below.
  A. *.gwf - used to customize the background/link/number of various listings, etc.
       1. Bring up the Web Editor. The root dirctory is displayed, click "geneweb" then "bases" to change            to the correct directory.
       2. Type in your base name in the box under "NewFile", press enter to create (don't forget to add
           .gwf). The screen refreshes, note the new filename.
       3. Click the "edit" link next to the "databasename.gwf" file. A new box opens.
       4. Have your existing *.gwf open in another window (probably "Notepad"), copy contents and "paste"            into the editor box. Click save.
       5. Reload your Geneweb base page, the changes made should be reflected.
  B. *.trl (and or *.hed) - used to customize the trailer and header files.
       1. Bring up the Web Editor. The root dirctory is displayed, click "geneweb" then "bases" then "lang" to            change to the correct directory.
       2. Click "edit" link next to "username.trl". "Copy" contents of edit box. This ensures the USG.net info is            used in your .trl file. Click "Cancel".
       3. Type in your base name in the box under "NewFile", press enter to create (don't forget to add .trl).            The screen refreshes, note the new filename.
       4. Click the "edit" link next to the "databasename.trl" file. A new box opens.
       5. "Paste" into the editor box. Click save.
       6. Reload your Geneweb base page, the changes made should be reflected.
  C. start.txt - Used to customize Main Page.
       1. Bring up the Web Editor. The root dirctory is displayed, click "geneweb" then "gw" then "gw" then            "lang" to change to the correct directory.
       2. Click "edit" link next to "start.txt". Have your existing start.txt open in another window (probably            "Notepad") "Copy" contents. "Paste" into the edit box. Remove existing information. (You may also            just directly edit the contents of the file). Click "Save".
       3. Reload your Geneweb base page, the changes made should be reflected.
  D. Other files may be created/modified in the same manner as above (example is "perso.txt" file in /gw/gw/etc folder and is used to add passwords). This process has been tested and works well if only followed. If you have problems still, please use email below.

4. For support, try these links;

Yahoo Group for GeneWeb Users	GeneWeb Home
Click to subscribe to GeneWeb

5. We reserve the right to suspend, alter, delete or update the service or any instance of the service without warning. Although we can't think of many reasons why we'd do that.

6. Known bugs. Please see Bug Page for more information. We fixed a problem with our file editor. All functions should operate normally.

7. Directory Scheme - Please see this page