Operation Manual

16 Getting Started
Whether you’re a new or returning WebPlus user, View Tutorials is a
great place to begin learning about new features in WebPlus 9, and
review basic concepts. If you’re just getting started, here are some other
recommendations:
 Follow along in the Companion as we take a hands-on, guided tour
of WebPlus features.
 To explore independently, click Create Site from Template or
Start New Site from the Startup Wizard (For details on using
templates, see the next section.)
 At any time from the main WebPlus screen, you can press F1 or
choose WebPlus Help from the Help menu to access online help.
The help window initially displays its Contents pane on the left,
and the Visual Reference menu on the right. Click the book icons
in the Contents list to expand topics, and click a document icon to
display a particular topic. Click directly on Visual Reference
graphics to browse interface features like menus and toolbars.
Click the Index tab to peruse the list of key terms, or the Search
tab to look up specific terms using full-text search.
 Beginners should click the Help on Help topic in the Contents list
for some tips on how to proceed.
Using a Web template…
Web templates are predesigned sites that get you up and running
quickly with a layout that meets your basic needs. Even if you intend to
design your own site from scratch, we recommend that you begin with
a template and “learn the ropes” by customizing it. If you follow along
with the Companion’s hands-on sequence, you’ll emerge with the right
balance of skills and confidence to embark on your own creations.
For demonstration purposes, we will be working with a template from
the “Business” category. So at least for now, pretend you’re the
Webmaster for a small business—it’s OK to use your imagination!
 Launch WebPlus or choose New... from the File menu.
 You’ll see the Startup Wizard. Select Create Site from Template.