PHP includes to save time?

Rowan · 5th July 2006, 04:06 AM

I have a few products that share a particular body of text and I'd rather not copy+paste it each and every time. Is it possible to use a simple PHP include in the description, or is there another way to achieve this?

I haven't tried simply using PHP in the description, would this work?

DrByte · 9th July 2006, 05:33 PM

embedded PHP is not supported at the present time

as an alternative (depending on its suitability), perhaps you might embed an A HREF link to an HTML page where you have additional info

Rowan · 10th July 2006, 02:17 AM

Thanks for clearing that up, this would be a great feature to have in the future though.

I don't think I'll include a link to another page in this case.

swguy · 30th July 2006, 06:23 PM

You can indeed do this. The process is described on

http://www.thatsoftwareguy.com/zenca...scription.html

Good luck,
Scott

superprg · 30th July 2006, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swguy

You can indeed do this. The process is described on

http://www.thatsoftwareguy.com/zenca...scription.html

Good luck,
Scott

Thats really a great link!
Thanks

Rowan · 31st July 2006, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swguy

You can indeed do this. The process is described on

http://www.thatsoftwareguy.com/zenca...scription.html

Good luck,
Scott

Thanks heaps for that, this will help a lot.

anniti · 25th May 2008, 02:13 PM

The "Boilerplate text Adding"- feature is exactly what I need and works fine in the Product details page, but
what file should I edit to display the Description in the index page or in any of the other lists (Product Listing, New Listing, Featured Listing, All Listing) pages
Regards, anna

misty · 25th May 2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anniti

The "Boilerplate text Adding"- feature is exactly what I need and works fine in the Product details page, but
what file should I edit to display the Description in the index page or in any of the other lists (Product Listing, New Listing, Featured Listing, All Listing) pages
Regards, anna

http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpo...05&postcount=8
Thread above should help.. code varies dependant on where you
require description to show.

swguy · 25th May 2008, 02:23 PM

Anniti, I'll update my documentation too to add these instructions.

anniti · 26th May 2008, 07:57 AM

thank you both for your very (very!) fast reply.
Of course an instructions-update by SWGuy would be highly appreciated, but in the meantime I'll insist on my quest.
thanks, anna

5th July 2006, 04:06 AM	#1
Rowan Zen Follower Join Date: May 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 110	PHP includes to save time? I have a few products that share a particular body of text and I'd rather not copy+paste it each and every time. Is it possible to use a simple PHP include in the description, or is there another way to achieve this? I haven't tried simply using PHP in the description, would this work? __________________ www.rowanw.com

9th July 2006, 05:33 PM	#2
DrByte Sensei Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 44,123	Re: PHP includes to save time? embedded PHP is not supported at the present time as an alternative (depending on its suitability), perhaps you might embed an A HREF link to an HTML page where you have additional info __________________ Zen Cart - putting the dream of business ownership within reach of anyone!

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Rowan Zen Follower Join Date: May 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 110	Re: PHP includes to save time? Thanks for clearing that up, this would be a great feature to have in the future though. I don't think I'll include a link to another page in this case. __________________ www.rowanw.com

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swguy Totally Zenned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Posts: 3,158	Re: PHP includes to save time? You can indeed do this. The process is described on http://www.thatsoftwareguy.com/zenca...scription.html Good luck, Scott __________________ Scott C Wilson That Software Guy - The Duke of Discounting. Quantity Discounts, Better Together, SMS on Sale, Gift Wrap at Checkout, and more. Please note that the forum is free, but PMs and emails are treated as quote requests.

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anniti New Zenner Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 34	Re: PHP includes to save time? The "Boilerplate text Adding"- feature is exactly what I need and works fine in the Product details page, but what file should I edit to display the Description in the index page or in any of the other lists (Product Listing, New Listing, Featured Listing, All Listing) pages Regards, anna

25th May 2008, 02:23 PM	#9
swguy Totally Zenned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Posts: 3,158	Re: PHP includes to save time? Anniti, I'll update my documentation too to add these instructions. __________________ Scott C Wilson That Software Guy - The Duke of Discounting. Quantity Discounts, Better Together, SMS on Sale, Gift Wrap at Checkout, and more. Please note that the forum is free, but PMs and emails are treated as quote requests.

26th May 2008, 07:57 AM	#10
anniti New Zenner Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 34	Re: PHP includes to save time? thank you both for your very (very!) fast reply. Of course an instructions-update by SWGuy would be highly appreciated, but in the meantime I'll insist on my quest. thanks, anna

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