Contest System [support thread]

[skipwater]

Due to the hard times that we are in, my customers needed new traffic to their sites.
So I created the Zen Cart Contest System module that you can get here Marketing Tools Contest System Free Software Add Ons.
The Contest System allows the admin to control a contest on there Zen Cart site.
Contest System is easy to setup and run the winner is randomly chosen.
Admin: sets the start date and ending date.
Admin: selects a prize / product from your shop.

The rules page is not all encompassing (ICTIMTR*) you should read!!! and see if your state/country allows this
type of contest before starting.

For more information see the readme_install.txt file.
There are screen shots in the zip file.

Thinking that most of Zen users are not into contests I have collected a list of links
that will help you in getting the word out you are running a contest.

The following sites allow you to list your contest for free.
Some require a reciprocal link back to their site.

Submit to Contest Websites:
www.online-sweepstakes.com
www.contestguide.com
www.contestalley.com
www.familysweeps.net
www.sandysrealm.com
www.grandmajam.com
www.cashnetsweeps.com
www.cyber-sweeps.com
www.sweepstalk.com
www.contesthound.com
www.contestlistings.com
www.flamingoworld.com/forum/ubbthreads.php

Other Websites with contest sections:
www.internetbasedmoms.com/bb/
www.absolutefreebiestuff.com
www.where2go.com
www.killerfreebies.com
tbadeals.us
www.sweepthenet.com
www.dailyspice.com
www.frugalshopper.com
wahmteam.com/contests.shtml

Canadian Sites - If you have a contest that Canadian residents are eligible.

www.canuckcash.ca
www.canadasweepstakes.com
www.frugalshopper.ca
www.somewhereincanada.com
sweepsfrenzy.com

Note:
I have no connection to these sites and have no comments about them.
(I placed them in the window so they would not be hot links)

This will be the support thread for Zen Cart Contest System.
So if you have any question please post them here.

Hope we all WIN!!!

Skip

*I code therefore I make the rules

[HeathenMagic]

Hello Skip,

Many thanks for this mod, it works brilliantly. I just spotted one minor thing, in that the the page with item dislplays the MSRP in $. We are in the UK, so our default currency is GBP, but we do have a currency convertor if needed by visitors.

Regards,

Heathenmagic

[skipwater]

Hello Skip,

Many thanks for this mod, it works brilliantly. I just spotted one minor thing, in that the the page with item dislplays the MSRP in $. We are in the UK, so our default currency is GBP, but we do have a currency convertor if needed by visitors.

Regards,

Heathenmagic

Was not even thinking of that.

You can find and change in includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/tpl_contest_default.php
Just change the '$' to & # 1 6 3; with out the spaces to show £

Around line 179 find:

echo '<br/>MSRP $' . number_format($contest_prize->fields['products_price'],2); 

The value of monies is coming from the product price so if you are using pounds the number will be pounds. Just not the right sign.

Or you could just remove the '$'.

Skip

[HeathenMagic]

Hello Skip,

Wow, many thanks for your reply. That did the trick, many thanks.

Regards,

Heathenmagic

[skipwater]

Was not even thinking of that.

You can find and change in includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/tpl_contest_default.php
Just change the '$' to & # 1 6 3; with out the spaces to show £

Around line 179 find:

echo '<br/>MSRP $' . number_format($contest_prize->fields['products_price'],2); 

The value of monies is coming from the product price so if you are using pounds the number will be pounds. Just not the right sign.

Or you could just remove the '$'.

Skip

Here is the correct fix :
File: includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/tpl_contest_default.php
Around line 179 find:

echo '<br/>MSRP $' . number_format($contest_prize->fields['products_price'],2); 

Replace the line with:

 echo '<br/>MSRP ' . ((zen_has_product_attributes_values((int)$contest_prize->fields['products_id']) and $flag_show_product_info_starting_at == 1) ? TEXT_BASE_PRICE : '') . zen_get_products_display_price((int)$contest_prize->fields['products_id']); 

This will display the correct currency that zen cart is set for.

Rember to backup your file first before editing.

This fix will be in v1.2 of the Contest System.

[gameoverbeyond]

Thanks skipwater, this is awesome!
I did notice in the template files you have a zj_silver along with the CUSTOM. I deleted them before uploading as I assumed (I know...bad word) that may have been your personal files. Didn't seem to affect the function, am I ok in this thought?

[skipwater]

Yes that was the last install Yes deleting is good they are not needed.
I am working on v1.2 and when I upload it maybe I will get it right.

[sunflowertami]

hello,

Thanks for this great mod! I just installed it and am testing it right now. I don't know if I did anything wrong but it seems that there is nothing being captured on the "entry".

When I pick the right answer as "C" for instance, it doesn't show it in the entry column, all of it is blank right now so I have no way of knowing if the customer picked the right answer before validating.

Some assistance would be appreciated! Thanks!!

[sunflowertami]

Hi!

Big problem! On the contest end page, see attached. My sideboxes are all pushed to the right!

This only happens on the contest end page. When the contest is ongoing all the pages related to the contest is centered.

Where should I adjust this? Thanks!!

[skipwater]

hello,

Thanks for this great mod! I just installed it and am testing it right now. I don't know if I did anything wrong but it seems that there is nothing being captured on the "entry".

When I pick the right answer as "C" for instance, it doesn't show it in the entry column, all of it is blank right now so I have no way of knowing if the customer picked the right answer before validating.

Some assistance would be appreciated! Thanks!!

The first thing that comes to mind is that you had a bad upload of the files. Try and upload just the files again.

That answer was based on both of your post.