Code editor​

The Code Editor is a page in the SHOPLINE Admin backend to support merchants in viewing and editing the code for their themes.

Notes on theme development via code editor​

When the theme code is modified through the code editor, the theme will be defined as a "private theme" and the private theme will not be updated with the update of the official theme. The private theme will not be updated with the update of the official theme. The private theme will be updated with the update of the official theme, and the developer/merchant will need to maintain the theme update by themselves.

Editorial entry​

Merchants can access the Code editor in the SHOPLINE admin. Go to Online Store > Design > Edit code

Interface​

The code editor provides a preview of the current theme in the upper toolbar; it shows the theme file directory on the left, and the panel for viewing and editing files on the right.

When you click on a file in the left-hand directory, it opens in the code editing area on the right. You can open and edit multiple files at once.

Any file you modify will display a dot next to the file name at:

This helps you keep track of where changes have been made.

Version Control​

To restore any changes made to the file after clicking "Save", open the file and click "View History". The drop-down menu will show you the date and time of each save you have made. Click to select the version you want to restore to, then click Save.