How to Change the Look?

[zahoorahmad]

i dont have any folder for my custom templates i just search the cart for picture and where did i saw gif file i convert them to those i like an then upload, run setup....but upto now that i ok i reading for the wiki in the site so will get upto date soon...for now i have the problem with the "sales message goes here "
this is my header.php where should i edit it
<?php
/**
* @package languageDefines
* @copyright Copyright 2003-2006 Zen Cart Development Team
* @copyright Portions Copyright 2003 osCommerce
* @license http://www.zen-cart.com/license/2_0.txt GNU Public License V2.0
* @version $Id: header.php 2940 2006-02-02 04:29:05Z drbyte $
*/

// header text in includes/header.php
define('HEADER_TITLE_CREATE_ACCOUNT', 'Create Account');
define('HEADER_TITLE_MY_ACCOUNT', 'My Account');
define('HEADER_TITLE_CART_CONTENTS', 'Shopping Cart');
define('HEADER_TITLE_CHECKOUT', 'Checkout');
define('HEADER_TITLE_TOP', 'Top');
define('HEADER_TITLE_CATALOG', 'Home');
define('HEADER_TITLE_LOGOFF', 'Log Out');
define('HEADER_TITLE_LOGIN', 'Log In');

// added defines for header alt and text
define('HEADER_ALT_TEXT', 'Powered by :: ApnaMardan.com');
define('HEADER_SALES_TEXT', 'Onilne Stop For Mardan');
define('HEADER_LOGO_WIDTH', '192px');
define('HEADER_LOGO_HEIGHT', '64px');
define('HEADER_LOGO_IMAGE', 'logo.gif');

// header Search Button/Box Search Button
define('HEADER_SEARCH_BUTTON','Search');
define('HEADER_SEARCH_DEFAULT_TEXT', 'Enter search keywords here');

?>

please help

[zahoorahmad]

sorry to all ...i go some where else....the actuall file told me is there /includes/languages/english/classic/header.php and

i post the lines form the /include/languages/english/header.php

thanks

[Sermonzone]

The 'Sales Message' is in the line

define('HEADER_SALES_TEXT', 'Onilne Stop For Mardan');

but you have already edited it.

Since it is not showing up on your site it means the template you have selected in your admin does not match the editing you have done to your files. This is one reason you should use the override system described in the tutorials I sent you.

Otherwise - just go to your shop admin > tool > Developer's Toolkit and search for any text you want to replace (Sales, Congratulations, etc) and edit it there.

Good luck.

[Vix332]

Zahoor,

The reason Kuroi gave you the link to read in the Wiki is that you need to follow some rules for templates. This is not a programming law. You can edit any file you want because it is your site and you own it. However, you should not do that.

The template override is THE BEST WAY to develop your cart. Before you customize too many things you should start a custom template.

This is the simplest tutorial in my opinion - http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7263 . This tutorial will tell you how to create a custom template and what files to edit.

While it takes a little longer to learn these basic principles and install a custom template, it is for your benefit in the long run.

Once you have that done, then editing for images and color can be done rather quickly. Again, the Wiki is very helpful. Search in the Wiki and read the instructions.

Best wishes.

I would like very much to read this thread but I don't have access to it?
Thanks
Vix

[gjh42]

That thread is so old it is in the archives and not accessible. There are newer tutorials for many things - look in the tutorials link above and search for template.