Is there a way to edit Templates with a text editor?

[Preds]

I'm working on installing a Welcome Hack that requires some template modifications.

I was hoping to do modify the templates in a text editor so I could make sure I had a backup of the file, but can't find the actual template files.

Where are the template files stored? Specifically "forumhome", and how can I back this up before editing it?

I also need to add and edit some vB phrases. Where and how is this done? Do I have to use the AdminCP or can I do this by editing a file with a text editor?

Thanks in advance for your help.

BTW my board is vB 3.0.0 Gold

[Zachery]

There are no template files, there all in the database.

[Gary W]

Just copy and paste them into a *.txt file :)

Or make a script that can output the template contents and names to files from the database :)

[Twistedsoulz]

I use Arachnophilia (http://www.arachnoid.com/arachnophilia/) as my editor and just paste the code into it and make my back ups that way. Or simply export the sytle when I am done with my code so I have a copy.

[MindTrix]

Dont forget there is an option to REVERT templates that have been edited anyway ;)

[Gary W]

Or you can also view the original template.