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Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS

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Michael wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 12-13-2007 7:00 AM

Thank you!

praveen wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 12-15-2007 7:39 AM

i am gettting the following error.

Failed to activate site-scoped features for template 'SAMPLE#0' in site http://mysite/custom/

Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

please help me out.

thanks

praveen wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 12-15-2007 7:45 AM

for other templates,

sample blank site, it is giving errror

site template SAMPLE#1 is not found

sample Document workspace, it is giving errror

site template SAMPLE#2 is not found

Ved wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 02-06-2008 7:23 AM

Hi

I successfully created the site definition. But when I modify the master page in SPD, i can not create the site with new template. Rather I get the error : "File not found".

Can somebody suggest me please?

Thanks

nrao wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 02-13-2008 3:24 PM

nice article. Thanks.

MH wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 02-27-2008 10:13 AM

Hey guys

So once that tab is created (the custom tab), how do you change it from saying "Custom" ?

Let me clarify, I know how to change it if you add a site definition. How do you change it though if you deplayed a site template to a site collection?

paromita wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 03-03-2008 8:45 AM

thank you so much

Obieg Dokumentow wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 03-10-2008 5:16 PM

Great post,

Thx!

BushidoShonin wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 03-13-2008 9:36 AM

Great post

I was just wondering if there is a way to setup a site definition that created a specific document library. Any help help would be greatly apreciated.

Thanks

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Anthony wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 05-09-2008 1:10 PM

File not found :(

Bill wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 05-14-2008 12:54 PM

MH,

Look for the DisplayCategory field at the end of your template in the WEBTEMP.XML file.

You can change this field to any value you would like and it will create a new display category if it is not already made.

DisplayCategory="What you want your category named"

chanti wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 05-26-2008 11:23 PM

Very gud article..enough explanation,

Saurabh wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 06-09-2008 1:38 AM

Hi Todd......a very nice article .....but this creates only Team Site.........but at my side there is a problem......i m creating Site Template using Features.......can u plz expain us how can we create Portal SiteTemplates....?

Elka wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 06-13-2008 5:03 AM

Hi Todd... I have to design a site that willhelp organize SLAs and track monthly tasks for them in a compnay. I thought of using document workspaces to create a workspace for each SLA, and keep track of incidents and tasks within the workspace. Is there any chance one could customize the DWS template (create ones own, new) and mak it work for documents with "create document workspace feature".

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on 08-18-2008 8:02 PM

Body: I often get asked about the pros and cons of using SharePoint Designer versus custom site definitions

Brijesh wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 09-04-2008 9:39 AM

Brilliant Tutorial

Raymond Mitchell wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 10-29-2008 6:36 AM

Tood,

I have a related post that talks through the different ways to create templated SharePoint sites:

www.iwkid.com/.../Post.aspx

If you get a chance, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts about my best practice approach.

Thanks!

-Raymond

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sam wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 12-19-2008 3:10 AM

Hi

Can U solve my error

I deploy site template with blank site template..

and Successfully Solution added

but when I create site it gives error

Site template is not found....

"Site Template 'Test site Deployment#1' not found. at Microsoft.SharePoint.Library.SPRequestInternalClass.ApplyWebTemplate(String bstrUrl, String& bstrWebTemplate, Int32& plWebTemplateId)  at Microsoft.SharePoint.Library.SPRequest.ApplyWebTemplate(String bstrUrl, String& bstrWebTemplate, Int32& plWebTemplateId)"

thanks

sam wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 12-19-2008 8:11 AM

Hi Gr8 Post

But I want to create site with my own list ,Event Handlers and workflows..

Thanx...

BobC wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 01-07-2009 7:14 AM

Will the custom template persist after a  new version upgrade to WSS/MOSS?

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Mike Stringfellow wrote re: Creating a custom Site Definition in WSS V3 / MOSS
on 02-11-2009 2:45 AM

I've posted a similar article at sharepointu.com/.../template-that.aspx

This takes a different approach so you don't have to copy an ONet (something a number of MVPs seem to dislike).

It is a very developer focused (code centric) approach that uses Features for all customisation and WSPBuilder to package it up. Therefore it helps to be familiar with those two, as well as the current 'war' that is being waged on the best way to customise SharePoint!

All feedback appreciated.

Kind regards, Mike MOSSuMS

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