Do I need to have a template before I can install Zen Cart?

Hello Zen Cart community,

 I did a bit of searching, couldn't really find a direct answer to my question, so here goes, do I have to have a template in place already before I can install Zen Cart? Does it have to have a CSS? Can I create any old template with Dreamweaver CS3 and use it for my web storefront? 

 Sorry if some of these questions seem really simple. Couldn't find a direct answer else where and I am new to this all.

Sincerely,
Jason

DieuxSoldat_04:

Hello Zen Cart community,

I did a bit of searching, couldn't really find a direct answer to my question, so here goes, do I have to have a template in place already before I can install Zen Cart? Does it have to have a CSS? Can I create any old template with Dreamweaver CS3 and use it for my web storefront?
ZenCart comes with it's own template, that you can copy and customise yourself. Not advisable to use Dreamweaver..zencart is written in php and stylesheet governs much of template settings.

Sorry if some of these questions seem really simple. Couldn't find a direct answer else where and I am new to this all.
No problem.. we all start from the beginning at some stage.
URL below is your friend!!
https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php

misty:

https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php

not sure if its me but I click on that link and it comes up wrong:

Then, when I correct it it takes me to a wiki page about HTTP:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP

this one should work:

https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php