Category Drop Down SELECT Menu Sidebox Mod.

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Originally Posted by robrem

On the ZC add-on downloads page for this mod it says that it was lasted updated on Oct, 2007. Are the changes of April, 2009 listed in the previous post included in this version?

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I guess they haven't updated it yet, so no.

I've got to run right now, but if you don't want to wait for the update, go ahead and install that one, and I'll post the two files that have changed here.

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Originally Posted by jettrue

I guess they haven't updated it yet, so no.

I've got to run right now, but if you don't want to wait for the update, go ahead and install that one, and I'll post the two files that have changed here.

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Thanks for getting back so quickly.
I downloaded the version from the site but haven't had a chance to install it. I've been dealing with some other issues that have popped up with attributes.
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showth...120#post718120
If you've got any ideas on this I'd love to here them.
At this point I'm in no rush to work on the categories add on.

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Originally Posted by ricksterinps

Great package. I have a question and since I am setting this up for a new store, there really isn't anything for you to look at this time.

Is there a way to only have only the categories and subcategories only on the menu? I already have an idea for the rest of the links, but we only want the menu to have the categories.

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I too would like this, how is it achievable,

Thanks

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Originally Posted by ben harry

I too would like this, how is it achievable,

Thanks

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Sorry, you're only options are all categories, or only top categories, and instructions for that are in the readme file.

hi
the link that is on the add ons page does not open - I want to see what it look like before I download the application - do you have another example.

Also were there any other updates since 07?

thanks
Kim

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Originally Posted by jettrue

I finally FINALLY updated this mod, so that the cpath works correctly,

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Jettrue, you're AWESOME!!!!

Thanks so much!!

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Originally Posted by kiddycat

hi
the link that is on the add ons page does not open - I want to see what it look like before I download the application - do you have another example.

Also were there any other updates since 07?

thanks
Kim

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You can see it in action at applezen.sagefish.com

This mod works great, thank you, but wondering if you have any suggestions for getting it working with SEO urls?
We tried this one - already, but failed ot get the dropdowns working

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Originally Posted by cyber49

This mod works great, thank you, but wondering if you have any suggestions for getting it working with SEO urls?
We tried this one - already, but failed ot get the dropdowns working

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IT works for me with ultimate seo urls.

Is it possible to only show current category subcategories in the drop down list.


Thanks for your help!

helo i try to make a mod of this menu but i dont know howto.

i like to hawe a 4-5 dropdown's on my menu.

Master category dropdown ( when you pick a category go to second dropdown )

2 lvl category select
3 lvl category select

something like this : http://msi.com/index.php?func=downloadindex MANUAL DOWNLOAD od right..

how to make that menu based on yours ?

Hi,
I have submitted a modified version of this:
http://www.zen-cart.com/index.php?ma...roducts_id=532

Now it has some user-defined options:

1. which category is used in the box (this also automatically defines the sidebox heading)
2. if subcategories are shown or not
3. if the sidebox heading is a link to the chosen category similar to the New/Featured/Specials sideboxes headings

regards
Steve

There is a small error in the category query, using an undefined variable. It does not cause a problem, but does raise a php notice if you have that level of reporting enabled.

in
\includes\functions\extra_functions\categories_select.php

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$categories_query = "select c.parent_id, c.categories_id, cd.categories_name, c.categories_status
                         from " . TABLE_CATEGORIES . " c, " . TABLE_CATEGORIES_DESCRIPTION . " cd
                         where " . $zc_status . "
                         parent_id = '" . (int)$parent_id . "'
                         and c.categories_id = cd.categories_id
                         and c.categories_status=1
                         and cd.language_id = '" . (int)$_SESSION['languages_id'] . "'
                         order by sort_order, cd.categories_name"; 


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to

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    $categories_query = "select c.parent_id, c.categories_id, cd.categories_name, c.categories_status
                         from " . TABLE_CATEGORIES . " c, " . TABLE_CATEGORIES_DESCRIPTION . " cd
                         where parent_id = '" . (int)$parent_id . "'
                         and c.categories_id = cd.categories_id
                         and c.categories_status=1
                         and cd.language_id = '" . (int)$_SESSION['languages_id'] . "'
                         order by sort_order, cd.categories_name"; 


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I currently have a "Drop Up" menu, not a drop down. The screenshot below shows what I mean. The edge of the "Please Select" window can just be seen to the left and behind of the pop up and the top of the popup menu goes almost to the top of the browser page.

Attachment 7675

Where can this be adjusted to have the menu drop below (drop down?) the "Please Select" when clicked?

Thanks for any help!

Rod

Many people are interested in a multi-dropdown option, so I'm attempting to figure out a workaround using this add-on, and could use help of people more talented.

The thread that explains my theory is at: http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=160761

Is there anyone that have installed this mod and have an active/real link to see what it does please?

there is now a mod available to provide multiple drop-down category selects:
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=161143

I tried using this mod with 1.3.9f. Didn't alter anything and it wouldn't work. So after hours of trying to figure out how to get it to work, I resorted to the files from my old site (1.3.8a). I added the extra function file from the new download but replaced the modules/sidebox and templates/sidebox with their respective files from the old site. Now it works. Have to adjust the width and remove a generic message from the menu....other than that it works.

It worked fine for me on 1.3.9f. Don't forget to modify tpl_categories_select.php with the correct values after installing.

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Originally Posted by torvista

There is a small error in the category query, using an undefined variable. It does not cause a problem, but does raise a php notice if you have that level of reporting enabled.

in
\includes\functions\extra_functions\categories_select.php

change

PHP Code:

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$categories_query = "select c.parent_id, c.categories_id, cd.categories_name, c.categories_status
                         from " . TABLE_CATEGORIES . " c, " . TABLE_CATEGORIES_DESCRIPTION . " cd
                         where " . $zc_status . "
                         parent_id = '" . (int)$parent_id . "'
                         and c.categories_id = cd.categories_id
                         and c.categories_status=1
                         and cd.language_id = '" . (int)$_SESSION['languages_id'] . "'
                         order by sort_order, cd.categories_name"; 


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to

PHP Code:

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    $categories_query = "select c.parent_id, c.categories_id, cd.categories_name, c.categories_status
                         from " . TABLE_CATEGORIES . " c, " . TABLE_CATEGORIES_DESCRIPTION . " cd
                         where parent_id = '" . (int)$parent_id . "'
                         and c.categories_id = cd.categories_id
                         and c.categories_status=1
                         and cd.language_id = '" . (int)$_SESSION['languages_id'] . "'
                         order by sort_order, cd.categories_name"; 


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Perhaps you should upload it again with this fix? I've got people emailing me about the error filling up their log files. :)

Does anyone know how I would enable all categories/sub/sub-categories? Thank you.

Hello again....does anyone monitor this thread? I need help with this mod. Is there anyway to increase the levels of categories/sub categories shown in the drop menu? Please help. Thank you!!

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Perhaps you should upload it again with this fix?

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Uploaded and now available as requested.
http://www.zen-cart.com/index.php?ma...roducts_id=532

I have the latest version of this mod installed. However it only goes down one level of subcategories. I would like to know how to show deeper levels. For example:

HEADER
---- SUB CATEGORY
---------- SUB CATEGORY
-------------- SUB CATEGORY

Any advice? Thank you.

Hello....

I have the latest mod installed, I am using 1.39h

I am only able to view the first 2 categories in the drop down list. Why aren't the rest showing? Help?

Okay after installing and reinstalling..and reinstalling I gave up.

I tried the previous versoion and viola it works!!

Just one question, how do i rename the sidebox heading? Right now it's blank. I can't figure it out. Thank you!

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Originally Posted by joyjoy

Just one question, how do i rename the sidebox heading? Right now it's blank. I can't figure it out. Thank you!

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I have this issue in my test store as well...? click here to see...

Fixed it for my purposes..
I switched this line -

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$title = ($parent_id == '0') ? BOX_HEADING_CATEGORIES : zen_get_category_name($parent_id,(int)$_SESSION['languages_id']);//If the parent id is 0 then use the default zen define for the box heading, otherwise use the category name

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To this -

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$title = BOX_HEADING_CATEGORIES; //($parent_id == '0') ? BOX_HEADING_CATEGORIES : zen_get_category_name($parent_id,(int)$_SESSION['languages_id']);//If the parent id is 0 then use the default zen define for the box heading, otherwise use the category name

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Originally Posted by mikestaps

Fixed it for my purposes..
I switched this line -

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$title = ($parent_id == '0') ? BOX_HEADING_CATEGORIES : zen_get_category_name($parent_id,(int)$_SESSION['languages_id']);//If the parent id is 0 then use the default zen define for the box heading, otherwise use the category name

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To this -

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$title = BOX_HEADING_CATEGORIES; //($parent_id == '0') ? BOX_HEADING_CATEGORIES : zen_get_category_name($parent_id,(int)$_SESSION['languages_id']);//If the parent id is 0 then use the default zen define for the box heading, otherwise use the category name

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JOYJOY-
Using this theory you could add

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define('BOX_HEADING_REPLACEWITHWHATYOUWANT','What you want to display);

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to your YOURTEMPLATE/english.php file, then replace where I put BOX_HEADING_CATEGORIES with your new BOX_HEADING_REPLACEWITHWHATYOUWANT and have the box title show anything you want.

REMEMBER TO BACK UP FILES B4 MAKING CHANGES...

Can anyone please tell me if im doing something wrong? I am trying to install this drop down box, I move the downloaded folder into the server using filezilla (and also rename the YOUR_TEMPLATE to my template name where needed) but it doesnt appear in the Layout Boxes Controller.

I am new to using Zen Cart and I managed to install the eBay Exporter without a problem but when ever I try to install any sidebox to the website it never appears for me.

Can some please help me with this problem???

Is there way to have it set up like this?

have 3 drop downs

I.E.

i have three master categories

CAT 1, CAT 2, CAT 3

each of those master categories has sub categories.

CAT 1
- SUB 1
- SUB 2

CAT 2
-SUB 1
-SUB 2

CAT 3
-SUB 1
-SUB 2

each of those sub categories has the products in there.

I guess what i'm asking is it easy to set this up like Summit Racing's website, if you go to their site and do the SEARCH MAKE/MODEL

I'm using 1.3.9

I've installed this mod & it works except that at the top of the drop down I have PRODUCT_LISTING_SEARCH_TEXT_ALL_CATEGORIES. Can anyone tell me how to remove this?

Thanks

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Originally Posted by jfenn

I'm using 1.3.9

I've installed this mod & it works except that at the top of the drop down I have PRODUCT_LISTING_SEARCH_TEXT_ALL_CATEGORIES. Can anyone tell me how to remove this?

Thanks

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Nevermind, I figured it out on my own :oops:

Can someone please tell why this is happening?

http://www.pcselect.co.za

I have uploaded everything to its correct folder.. yet a weird box shows with "more info" where the categories should be.

All help appreciated.

Thanks.
S

*1.3.9; V1.5 of mod*

I'm using this mod on 1.3.9 and love it. However, it completey crashes a 1.5 cart.

Can anyone tell me if this mod is going to be upgraded? Or if not, can anyone reccomend something similar to use with v1.5? I like the categories & sub-categories in the dropdown menu. If I can add "All Products, Featured Products, etc" that would be a bonus.

Thanks in advance.

John

P.S. I thought about cloning the manufacturer dropdown, but I'm not that talented with code. lol.

does this version of the dropdown menu work in zencart 1.5 ?

Far as I can see, this mod works fine with version 1.5.8a.

(Yes, I know this thread is 11 years old, but I'm hoping to start a trend where Zenners report on plugins that work or don't work with the latest version.)

Not so fast, earp. The plugin does indeed work, but creates numerous error logs that say this:

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[16-Apr-2023 18:46:16 America/Detroit] PHP Warning:  Undefined global variable $_SESSION in /home/thatearp/public_html/includes/extra_configures/enable_error_logging.php on line 84
[16-Apr-2023 18:46:16 America/Detroit] PHP Warning:  Trying to access array offset on value of type null in /home/thatearp/public_html/includes/extra_configures/enable_error_logging.php on line 84
[16-Apr-2023 18:46:16 America/Detroit] Request URI: /index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5, IP address: 52.167.144.73, Language id
#0 /home/thatearp/public_html/includes/modules/extra_functions.php(36): zen_debug_error_handler()
#1 /home/thatearp/public_html/includes/modules/extra_functions.php(36): include()
#2 /home/thatearp/public_html/includes/init_includes/init_general_funcs.php(38): include('/home/thatearp/...')
#3 /home/thatearp/public_html/includes/autoload_func.php(40): require_once('/home/thatearp/...')
#4 /home/thatearp/public_html/includes/application_top.php(237): require('/home/thatearp/...')
#5 /home/thatearp/public_html/index.php(25): require('/home/thatearp/...')
--> PHP Deprecated: Optional parameter $parent_id declared before required parameter $show_subcategories is implicitly treated as a required parameter in /home/thatearp/public_html/includes/functions/extra_functions/categories_select.php on line 11.

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If I switch to PHP 7.4, it still works and there are no errors, so I guess this non-programmer's question is: do I use PHP 7.4 (deprecated, I know)or switch back to PHP 8.1 and live with cleaning out the logs folder every day?

I've been using this for years, never looked at this thread since....I'll try and update it shortly.

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Originally Posted by earp

Not so fast, earp. The plugin does indeed work, but creates numerous error logs that say this:

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[16-Apr-2023 18:46:16 America/Detroit] PHP Warning:  Undefined global variable $_SESSION in /home/thatearp/public_html/includes/extra_configures/enable_error_logging.php on line 84
[16-Apr-2023 18:46:16 America/Detroit] PHP Warning:  Trying to access array offset on value of type null in /home/thatearp/public_html/includes/extra_configures/enable_error_logging.php on line 84
[16-Apr-2023 18:46:16 America/Detroit] Request URI: /index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5, IP address: 52.167.144.73, Language id
#0 /home/thatearp/public_html/includes/modules/extra_functions.php(36): zen_debug_error_handler()
#1 /home/thatearp/public_html/includes/modules/extra_functions.php(36): include()
#2 /home/thatearp/public_html/includes/init_includes/init_general_funcs.php(38): include('/home/thatearp/...')
#3 /home/thatearp/public_html/includes/autoload_func.php(40): require_once('/home/thatearp/...')
#4 /home/thatearp/public_html/includes/application_top.php(237): require('/home/thatearp/...')
#5 /home/thatearp/public_html/index.php(25): require('/home/thatearp/...')
--> PHP Deprecated: Optional parameter $parent_id declared before required parameter $show_subcategories is implicitly treated as a required parameter in /home/thatearp/public_html/includes/functions/extra_functions/categories_select.php on line 11.

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If I switch to PHP 7.4, it still works and there are no errors, so I guess this non-programmer's question is: do I use PHP 7.4 (deprecated, I know)or switch back to PHP 8.1 and live with cleaning out the logs folder every day?

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change line 11 of home/thatearp/public_html/includes/functions/extra_functions/categories_select.php to:

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function zen_get_categories_select($categories_array ='', $parent_id='', $parent_link = '', $indent = '', $show_subcategories = false) {

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Perfect. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by earp

Perfect. Thanks.

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