=== Mass Page Maker ===
Contributors: wesg
Tags: pages, posts, multiple, automate, create
Requires at least: 2.0
Tested up to: 2.7
Stable tag: 2.0

Mass Page Maker is a Wordpress plugin that automates the insertion of multiple pages or posts.

== Description ==

From a simple admin panel, Mass Page Maker makes it easy to create multiple pages or posts. This is dramatically faster than doing it manually. Options are available to customize every aspect of the page -- from the date to page excerpt.

Currently tested successfully with the latest version of Wordpress, 2.7. If you have trouble with earlier versions, or even have it work properly on earlier versions, please let me know.

For a complete list of the changes from each version, please visit <a href="http://www.wesg.ca/2008/06/wordpress-plugin-mass-page-maker/#changelog">the plugin homepage</a>.

For examples and tips on using the plugin, please check <a href="http://www.wesg.ca/2008/06/wordpress-plugin-mass-page-maker/#usage">the examples</a> on the plugin homepage.

Be sure to check out my other plugins at <a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/profile/wesg">my Wordpress profile</a>.

= USAGE = 

1. After activating the plugin, navigate to the admin panel interface, where the options can be entered to insert the required number of pages or posts.
1. Page titles can be different. Separate the page names by semicolons and if more pages are requested than are written, the last known title is duplicated.
1. Page excerpts and content can be added, with individual pages containing their own data by separating the pages with `<!-- MPM -->`.
1. Enter the post date according to your WP timezone; adjustments are made automatically.

= Caution =
*This plugin is extremely powerful. A slip of the mouse can cause your blog to insert many more pages than you intended, which can take a lot of time to delete. Read the options carefully before inserting pages. Should you add more pages than you wanted, be sure to check out my other Admin plugin, <a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/mass-page-remover/">Mass Page Remover</a>.*

== Installation ==

1. Copy the folder mass-page-maker into your WordPress plugins directory (wp-content/plugins).
1. Log in to WordPress Admin. Go to the Plugins page and click Activate.
1. Navigate to the Admin Panel for Mass Page Maker (under Settings), where you can insert all the pages you desire.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is the purpose of this plugin? =

Mass Page Maker automates the task of making pages or posts that are similar to each other. This can be a very time consuming process that can now be done in a matter of seconds. The ability to rapidly generate pages and posts has the potential to turn Wordpress from an excellent blog platform to an even better CMS. 

= What options are available? =

In the interface panel, you have the ability to customize the page insertion.
You can change:

	* Number of pages
	* Starting number of page
	* Post/Page title
	* Post/Page content
	* Post/Page status (published or draft)
	* Post/Page type
	* Post/Page category
	* Post/Page excerpt
	* Post/Page date
	* Interval between pages

= What about nested pages? =

As of version 1.3, Mass Page Maker can create pages and posts that have parents (ie. only visible from one page).

= Does all the data need to be the same? =

The plugin can handle individual content for the title, content and excerpt. Examples of this are on the plugin homepage and admin panel.

= What is in the most recent version? =

Version 2.0 represents the largest single update to the plugin so far. The time/date system was overhauled to take into account the fact that blogs are often based in a time zone different from the actual server. Times are now calculated based on the WP settings instead of the server. Post dates can be entered manually if necessary, and the interval between the pages can be set as well. Post excerpts can also be entered in the same way as the content and titles. Version 2.0 indeed.

== Screenshots ==

1. The admin panel interface.