Modifying the master page

In iMIS EMS, you cannot edit the .master file. Any changes to the master page (template) must be performed through RiSE's Theme Builder (RiSE > Theme Builder > Website templates). It is recommended that you start with a copy of one of the out-of-the-box templates, then modify the copy.

Tips

Although you can no longer edit the .master file in iMIS EMS, there are other areas where you can add custom styling:

  • All CSS styles should be added to the Theme (RiSE > Theme Builder > Themes > themeName.zip file), not in the website template or layout.
  • All classes and <div> containers that are used for content structure and presentation should be added to a copy of the out-of-the-box website layout. Otherwise, the out-of-the-box website layout can be used with the custom website template.
  • Global scripts can either be added to the <head> section of the website (RiSE > Site Builder > Manage websites > Your Website > Under Advanced > Google Analytics script), or within a Content HTML content item added to the website template.
  • Local (page only) scripts can be added within the <head> section of a content page (Page Builder > Manager content > Page Properties > Under Advanced > Additional HEAD section content).
  • External JS script files can be hosted within the theme zip file and linked to using the methods mentioned above. This will help removing clutter within the website <head> and website template.

Additional resources

Use the following help site articles as additional resources: