whats the difference

[Decoder]

i couldnt find the right spot to post this so here it is
whats the difference between a template and a style?

[Steve Machol]

Style set = Template set + Replacement set

Template set = Style set - Replacement set

[Decoder]

need more clarifation

[Steve Machol]

A Style set includes a Template set (the templates) and a Replacement set (the variables). A Template set is just the templates themselves without the replacement variables.

[Decoder]

so why didnt they just make a set that includes all 3
i dont get why they are separet

[DirectPixel]

Originally posted by Decoder
so why didnt they just make a set that includes all 3
i dont get why they are separet They are seperate to give the user control over the items, and because they are naturally two seperate things.

Templates are what is outputted, while replacements are the variables that are 'shorthand', and used in the templates.

For example, forumhome would be a template, but the <smallfont> tag would be a replacement, as the <smallfont> is replaced with the <font size='1'......> tag.

[Decoder]

ok so whats the style then?

[Steve Machol]

The Style is the Replacement set and the Template set together.

[Decoder]

ok and why are they together?

[Paul J]

Maybe you should RTFM.

[DirectPixel]

Originally posted by Paul J
Maybe you should RTFM. Good 'ol Mr. Direct.;)

[Decoder]

boy, how wonderfull