#summary Simple Instructions to install Simpl onto a web server.
#labels Phase-Deploy,Phase-Implementation,Featured

= Introduction =

  # Download the newest version of Simpl from this site.
  # Copy the "simpl" directory to your web root (ex. /usr/local/www/). _It is not required to install in a web viewable directory_
  # Define some basic directories for Simpl 
{{{
// Directories
// Always Include trailing slash "/" in Direcories
define('DIR_ABS', '/usr/local/www/mysite/');
define('FS_SIMPL', DIR_ABS . 'simpl/');
define('FS_CACHE', DIR_ABS . 'cache/');

// Database Connection Options
define('DB_USER', '');
define('DB_HOST', '');
define('DB_PASS', '');
define('DB_DEFAULT', '');
}}}
  # Include the Simpl class 
{{{
// Simpl Framework
include_once(FS_SIMPL . 'simpl.php');
}}}
  # Connect to the database  
{{{
// Make the DB Connection
$db = new DB;
$db->Connect();
}}}
  # Include your application level classes and you are good to go


== Next Step ==
Read the [BaseClasses] page to get a full understanding of Simpl's abilities.