Google Base Feeder Support Thread [OLD]

[delia]

I be glad to look at it but there's definitely no promises. There might be a better way of doing this based on existing working mods. If my work load allows, I'll spend some time with it. Just delia at deliawilson.com

[mybiz9999]

Hi, I am using 1.39d.( I am using attributes of products)

I wonder whether I MUST do the following 2 steps?

1:If using attributes to offer variations of your products, install Stock by Attributes
2:Convert your Zen Cart files and database to accept UTF-8 characters by following our UTF-8 conversion tutorial.


It seems these 2 steps offer extra functions, they may be useful, but they are not necessary. Am I right?

Thanks a lot

[delia]

Hi, I am using 1.39d.( I am using attributes of products)

I wonder whether I MUST do the following 2 steps?

1:If using attributes to offer variations of your products, install Stock by Attributes
2:Convert your Zen Cart files and database to accept UTF-8 characters by following our UTF-8 conversion tutorial.


It seems these 2 steps offer extra functions, they may be useful, but they are not necessary. Am I right?

Thanks a lot

First off, you have to upgrade your zen cart version - bad problems exist on any 1.3.9 version before h

Where are you finding those instructions? Definitely do not install stock by attributes that exists on zencart.com. Jeff is working on a new one that will be integrated with this.

Not sure about the UTF-8 conversion.

[mybiz9999]

Hi,thank you very much for reply!

I downloaded the google_base_froogle_feeder_1-10-2.zip,and unzip it.

then I got the instruction on readme.html.

the path:
d:\google_merchant_center\docs\google_merchant_center\readme.html

It says as follow, Were I totally wrong?

1:If using attributes to offer variations of your products, install Stock by Attributes

2:Convert your Zen Cart files and database to accept UTF-8 characters by following our UTF-8 conversion tutorial.

3.....

4.....

First off, you have to upgrade your zen cart version - bad problems exist on any 1.3.9 version before h

Where are you finding those instructions? Definitely do not install stock by attributes that exists on zencart.com. Jeff is working on a new one that will be integrated with this.

Not sure about the UTF-8 conversion.

[schoolboy]

Hi Delia

Smack me over the knuckles if this is presumptious... but any ETA on the SBA issue for GoogleBase Feeder? I know Jeff is a very busy chap, so I don't want to come across as putting on any pressure.

Also, the issue relating to read-only attributes... Are you managing to address this.

And then there's google's requirements for SIZE and COLOUR...

OK... enough... I know you guys are doing all you can.

[RescoCCC]

We, as Zen Cart users, have it pretty damned good. I have a client who uses a commercial cart for which she paid some pretty good money. When we contacted the company that developed the software about an update to the Google feed, they called it a "custom" job and wanted $800. Never mind the fact that they could code it once and sell it to their entire installed base. I ended up contracting out her update to a coder who did it for $200.

[delia]

Hi Delia

Smack me over the knuckles if this is presumptious... but any ETA on the SBA issue for GoogleBase Feeder? I know Jeff is a very busy chap, so I don't want to come across as putting on any pressure.

Also, the issue relating to read-only attributes... Are you managing to address this.

And then there's google's requirements for SIZE and COLOUR...

OK... enough... I know you guys are doing all you can.

I know nothing more than I've already posted. I'm in the process at looking at a paid solution (monthly fee) that I may start recommending. This whole thing with the free mods for this is making me very anxious.

[TecBrat]

I asked a question a couple of days ago that didn't get a reply. Can someone please tell me all the files and database entries I should strip to make sure I get a fresh install?

[delia]

I asked a question a couple of days ago that didn't get a reply. Can someone please tell me all the files and database entries I should strip to make sure I get a fresh install?

most likely it's the same files in the most recent version but the only way to be sure is to get the package of the version you have installed and check.

[hardwiredtemplates]

I installed http://www.numinix.com/google-merchant-center-feeder two days ago.

I am getting this error from Google:
XML formatting error - Error

Our system encountered an error when processing your data feed. Learn more.
Examples:
Line Nr. Column Nr.
25 17
XML formatting error - Error

Your feed contains a character that is not permitted in UTF-8 encoding.
Examples:
Line Nr.
25

-----------------------------------
I open the XML file with notepad++ go to the line and column number this is what I find:

Micro TalkΠGMRS/FRS 2-Way Radios with 16-Mile Range <---- Copy paste from notepad but within notepad it actually looks like this:


On the website this is what it looks like:

Micro Talk® GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radios with 16-Mile Range

So could this be the issue: ® and any help on how I can fix it.

Will installing The UTF-8 Mods for databases help wit this issue?

Thank you all so much I've read and read everywhere