Use a CueTable-ready template

Here are some basic, step-by-step intructions on setting up a new template so your blog can host CueTable diagrams nicely. We will be using the page you are looking at right now as an example. If you run into a problem or have any questions while doing this, please feel free to send us an email via blog_support@cuetable.com or post a question at the Software Workshop section of CueTable Library.

*Note: you will need a Gmail Account before you start. If you don't have one yet, please take a minute to register one for free.

Step 1 - Register
Open a new window and go to the Blogger New Account Page. Fill in your information and press "continue".


Step 2 - Give your blog a name and a permanent web address
Think of a title for your blog and put it in both fields. Press "continue" when done.


Step 3 - Choose a template
Don't worry about this for now. Just click on "Continue" and move on. You will be working on the blog template later.


Step 4 - Finish basic set-up
Click on "Start Posting" to move on


Step 5 - Create a test post
Type "Test" in the title, type "This is a test" in the editor field, click on "Publish Post", and click on "View Blog" to check it out.


Congratulation, You have just set up a blog!... Let's continue.
Step 6 - Download a CueTable ready template
Right-click or control-click on the icon below to save CueTableSample5BlogTemplate.xml onto your desktop. This is a template which contains layout and style information for the blog you are viewing right now.


Step 7 - Upload the template to replace the current one
1, Go back to the blog page you just created. Click on "Customize" on the top right corner of your blog page, click on the "Template" tab on the top, click on "Edit HTML" sub-tab.


2, Click on "Choose File" under "Backup / Restore Template", select the previously downloaded template from your desktop, and press "Upload"


3, Check the end of the "Edit Template" field, look for a comment that says "-- Modified for CueTable use --". If you can see it, then you are all set with template modification.





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Thanks for walking through this tutorial. You should have a blog which will host CueTable layouts correctly. If you are into tweaking your blog some more, please continue to the post: Personalize Your Blog! to find out some recommended blog settings.