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ExpressionEngine 2.1 User Guide

Last updated October 20th, 2010

Areas of Documentation

License Agreement

The terms and conditions under which ExpressionEngine can be legally used.

Requirements

Server requirements for running ExpressionEngine

Change Log

A list of new features, changes, bug fixes in the current version

Installation and Updating Instructions

Step-by-step installation instructions and detailed instructions for updating to the most current release.

Getting Started with ExpressionEngine

Start with a big picture overview to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of using ExpressionEngine.

The Control Panel

Detailed information regarding the ExpressionEngine Control Panel and its many features.

General Information

General information regarding ExpressionEngine including data caching, text formatting, Spam Protection, and more.

Templating System

Learn to use ExpressionEngine's advanced templating and tagging system to build dynamic pages.

Modules and Tags

Reference guide for incorporating ExpressionEngine's many modules and features into your pages.

Multiple Site Manager

Manage multiple websites from a single ExpressionEngine installation (sold separately)

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting tips and guidelines for common questions.

Development

ExpressionEngine's API, functions, and classes for web developers interested in developing extensions, modules, and plugins.

Installation and Updating Instructions

• Installation Instructions
  • Installation Instructions
  • Installation Troubleshooting
• Updating Instructions
  • Update ExpressionEngine from 1.x to 2.x
  • Updating ExpressionEngine from an Earlier Version
  • Updating ExpressionEngine to the Latest Build
  • Updating from Freelancer to Full Version
• Other Information
  • Renaming your Main Site File
  • Running Multiple Domains, Subdomains, or Subsites
  • Masking Access to the Control Panel
  • Running the System Folder Above Webroot
  • Moving the Control Panel
  • Renaming the System Directory

Getting Started with ExpressionEngine

• ExpressionEngine Overview
  • Meet the Control Panel
  • Channels
  • Template Introduction
  • Tag Introduction
  • Summary
• Getting Started:  Introduction to ExpressionEngine 2
  • Log in to the Control Panel
  • Create a Custom Field Group and Custom Field
  • Create a Category Group and Category
  • Create a Status Group
  • Create a File Upload Preference
  • Create a Channel and Assign Groups
  • Publish an Entry
  • Output and View your Content
• Making the most of ExpressionEngine
• Getting Help:  Technical Support and Resources

The Control Panel

• The Control Panel Home Page
• Content
• Design
• Add-Ons
• Members
• Admin
• Tools
• The My Account Page
• Multiple Site Manager

General Information

• Understanding ExpressionEngine URLs
• Text Formatting Features
• Backing up Your ExpressionEngine Database
• Spam Protection
• CAPTCHAs
• Throttling Control and 404 Pages
• Date Localization
• Caching and Performance
• Hidden Configuration Variables
• Pinging ExpressionEngine.com
• Using Extensions
• Using Language Packs
• BBCode Reference
• Running the System Folder Above Webroot

Templating System

• Introduction to Templates and Tags
• Global Template Variables
• Embedding Templates in Other Templates
• Hidden Templates
• Date Variable Formatting
• Using Plugins
• Template Hit Counters
• Saving Templates as Text Files
• Using PHP in Templates
• Commenting Template Code
• Quick Reference Chart

Modules and Tags

Modules

• Blacklist/Whitelist Module
• Blogger API Module
• Channel Module
• Comment Module
• Discussion Forum Module
• Email Module
• Emoticon (Smilies) Module
• IP to Nation Module
• jQuery Module
• Mailing List Module
• Member Management Module
• Metaweblog API Module
• Mobile Blogging (Moblog) Module
• Pages Module
• Query Module
• Referrer Module
• RSS, Atom, and Syndication Module
• Search Module
• Simple Commerce Module
• Statistics Module
• Updated Sites Module
• Wiki Module