Question : Can you take the code from a Joomla Template and its modular layout, copy a "generic" version of the pages code and paste the code in when you need the same kind of page layout. If so how?

Is there a way to take a template like Solar Sentinal and within the module layout
      ¿ Create a modular layout that consist of a several selections below see image
            § Using the modules framed in RED.
            § They would fall into position when posted. Sliding & stacking accordingly.
      ¿ Have it copied and pasted somehow in the code (I assume CSS?)
      ¿ Create a new page with all the modules ready for content and image placement?
      ¿  Then content can be copied and pasted quickly and easily.
      ¿ If this can be done ?
If so can someone help me with the steps, tools we should use (like Dreamweaver I assume. unless there are better ones?).......or could you give an example of some kind.

Any support in this area is greatly appreciated. Thank you.!

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Some of the modules we would like to use over and over.again...?

Answer : Can you take the code from a Joomla Template and its modular layout, copy a "generic" version of the pages code and paste the code in when you need the same kind of page layout. If so how?

Hi,

Sorry for not understanding your needs.

Joomla is a CMS so you can create category, section for content, then publish it this is the basic way to do it, no need extra code. There are content, module, component, plugin and template. So when we talked about module, we mean extra snippet that interact with content and sometime not like login snippet, countdown etc. There are plenty of already made component on Joomla site.

When we need more option like you seem to have, you can check existing component and adapt them or use some module that allow to use custom code. For this you need some HTML PHP Javascript and CSS knowledge.

I can recommend some modules I use to display custom code in content or in a module.
Here is the list: http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/core-enhancements/embed-a-include

Also take a look in core enhancemenst section that might help you
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/core-enhancements

Other solution, there is some package for vertical marquet that have interesting modules, you can adapt those for your needs.

To my opinion when to much custom code is requiered I code my own application and don't use CMS.

You can take a look to expressionengine that might be more suitable for your needs, because they have a very cool and easy template system.
http://expressionengine.com/