Download section

**whocaresanyway** · 25 May 2006, 02:01 AM

well this is to funny,

you wish was granted a few days ago
you past the link to it to get here to post...
http://www.zen-cart.com/archived_contributions

**yesudo** · 25 May 2006, 02:11 AM

Originally Posted by whocaresanyway

well this is to funny,

you wish was granted a few days ago
you past the link to it to get here to post...
http://www.zen-cart.com/archived_contributions

Thanx for pointing me in the right direction.

I had googled straight in at the end of the topic to where it says:

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Folks,

We are quite aware of the need for:
- access to old contributions
- a place to upload new contributions
- access to the new contributions
- the ability to identify contributions based on what version of Zen Cart they are designed for
- even the ability to support multiple versions of a certain contribution.

We're working agressively to complete this system, and will activate it very shortly.

Your continued patience will be greatly appreciated. We like to sleep too......
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**DrByte** · 29 May 2006, 08:43 AM

http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?p=207789

**kelvyn** · 29 May 2006, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by DrByte

http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?p=207789

Hurrah! Great to have it back - however, a couple of questions:
At what point do we define a version of Zen Cart as "obsolete", and hence don't want to clutter the downloads section? For example, sales report is for v1.2.2

Secondly, is a download for that version and that version only? In the backup plugin description, DrByte has remembered to note that it's "Compatible with Zen Cart v1.2.x and v1.3.x", however, it might be an idea to have a second dropdown with the known versions of Zen Cart, and a choice of "+" and "x" as well. So you would have "compatible with 1.2.0 - 1.2.5". Just a thought, not a complaint!

Was also wondering if the forum and downloads databases could be synched so that people don't have to maintain 2 logins for different parts of the site?

**Woodymon** · 29 May 2006, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by kelvyn

At what point do we define a version of Zen Cart as "obsolete", and hence don't want to clutter the downloads section? For example, sales report is for v1.2.2

Secondly, is a download for that version and that version only?

Was also wondering if the forum and downloads databases could be synched...

Sales Report runs fine on 1.3x.

Yes it would be cool if downloads area login was synched to the main forum. But maybe the ZC Devs want to confirm uploaders email address and IP? This may help with mod QC.

Agree that additional description fields are needed for each individual mod/contribution. Various such data fields have been recommended previously. As stated a list of the ZC versions the specific mod version supports is most important. Would be good to see a field with a link to the 'official' forum support thread and a PM link to current mod author/maintainer. More clear labeling of version number (assume this is the mod revision number applied by the author/developer of mod) is desired. In the mod description/history would be good to know if the mod was a direct port of OSC mod or a new mod developed for ZC. Also a bit of mod revision history (version, date, ZC versions supported, whom updated code/maintaner for that version, etc.).

Would be cool if a standard 'readme" template could be posted so devs could use as a guideline listing the minimum info that should be provided in the mods accompanying readme.txt. A readme should be required for uploading to download section.

I must be dreaming ;-)

Woody

**kelvyn** · 29 May 2006, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by Woodymon

As stated a list of the ZC versions the specific mod version supports is most important. Would be good to see a field with a link to the 'official' forum support thread and (etc)

Yes, good points too.
Also, only a few mods (mainly Tim and Langers) provide uninstalls, but even if mods don't provide uninstall routines as a "one click" option, I think the SQL and instructions to "clean up" should be provided with the mod!

**Kim** · 29 May 2006, 03:07 PM

http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/faq.ph...faq_philosophy

FAQ section -

**Woodymon** · 1 Jun 2006, 04:34 AM

Originally Posted by Kim

http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/faq.ph...faq_philosophy

FAQ section -

Thanks for the pointer to the FAQ Kime. I'm uncertain how this directly relates to the recemmendations made in the last few posts?

So I must be still dreaming ;-)

Woody

**DrByte** · 1 Jun 2006, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by Woodymon

Would be cool if a standard 'readme" template could be posted so devs could use as a guideline listing the minimum info that should be provided in the mods accompanying readme.txt. A readme should be required for uploading to download section.

Great to dream. Care to come up with one and contribute it?