Link Manager 3.0 Support Thread

Mod 3.1.1 fresh install.
Why do I not see the title, description and clicks when I click Zen-Cart Development? Yes I have set them to 1,2 and 3.

Then I added my first contact. Hair Accessories
Filled out the requirements and ready to send to ask permission to link page email but????

Also read all email troubles but I can not email at all.
admin/ extras/ link contacts / ???? When I link partner no email sent at all???

I read the whole thread, found I was missing the buttons in admin so I uploaded the zip and yes this was corrected.

What am I missing??

Mark,

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Originally Posted by haredo

Mod 3.1.1 fresh install.
Why do I not see the title, description and clicks when I click Zen-Cart Development? Yes I have set them to 1,2 and 3.

Then I added my first contact. Hair Accessories
Filled out the requirements and ready to send to ask permission to link page email but????

Also read all email troubles but I can not email at all.
admin/ extras/ link contacts / ???? When I link partner no email sent at all???

I read the whole thread, found I was missing the buttons in admin so I uploaded the zip and yes this was corrected.

What am I missing??

Mark,

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URL to your site??

www.gomagnetic.com

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Originally Posted by haredo

www.gomagnetic.com

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I did a fresh install of the mod on one of my sites and was unable to duplicate the problem(s)

I put together a re-install zip for you (including naming your custom folders(gomag)

All you have to do is unzip the attached and upload the admin and includes folders to your server.

Attachment 1811

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Originally Posted by ssolis5788

Is there a way to widen the column used for "Description" ? There is more room available in that column, and it would look better if the description weren't so smushed. To see an example, click the link below:

http://www.srscustomprinting.com/ind...ain_page=links

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Try this:

unzip open the file links_fix change the YOUR_TEMPLATE folder name to match your custom folder name.

upload the includes folder to your server.

Attachment 1814

Ok, went through the procedure.
I was unable to delete my category Hair Accessories, so I deleted the sql. from 3.1.1 and reinstalled it.

Why do I not see Zen-Cart Development like your site???
Ex: When I click page opens up to view the link
Title Description Clicks

mark,

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Originally Posted by haredo

Why do I not see Zen-Cart Development like your site???
Ex: When I click page opens up to view the link
Title Description Clicks

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Is it because of this?
Ex: If I make a category called Hair Accessories and link it to Hare Do
Does Hare do half to create the following??? links_page.php
so www.gomagnetic will be linked ??????

Reciprocal Page: The absolute URL of your links page, where a link to our website will be listed/displayed.
Eg: http://your-domain.com/path/to/your/links_page.php

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Originally Posted by haredo

Is it because of this?
Ex: If I make a category called Hair Accessories and link it to Hare Do
Does Hare do half to create the following??? links_page.php
so www.gomagnetic will be linked ??????

Reciprocal Page: The absolute URL of your links page, where a link to our website will be listed/displayed.
Eg: http://your-domain.com/path/to/your/links_page.php

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Huh ????????????

Back to square #1.

I created a category Hair Accessories.
It appears under Zen-Cart Development.
I created a Link called Hare Do for Hair Acccessories.
Filled out the requirement fields.

Why when I click on Hair Accessories do I see Zen-Cart and Hair Accessories??

Mark,

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Originally Posted by haredo

Back to square #1.

I created a category Hair Accessories.
It appears under Zen-Cart Development.
I created a Link called Hare Do for Hair Acccessories.
Filled out the requirement fields.

Why when I click on Hair Accessories do I see Zen-Cart and Hair Accessories??

Mark,

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did you create this new category from admin -> extras -> link categories

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Yes, I did.

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Originally Posted by clydejones

did you create this new category from admin -> extras -> link categories

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I just submitted two (2) test links from your site.

Can you approve them and check to see if they show up on the links page

I submitted them under the zen cart development category

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Originally Posted by clydejones

I just submitted two (2) test links from your site.

Can you approve them and check to see if they show up on the links page

I submitted them under the zen cart development category

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I went to:
admin > extras > links > Nothing has showed up

Mark,

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Originally Posted by haredo

I went to:
admin > extras > links > Nothing has showed up

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Still no show up under links!
The email from admin > extras > link contacts> This does not work also.

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Originally Posted by haredo

Still no show up under links!
The email from admin > extras > link contacts> This does not work also.

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Honestly, I have no idea.

I uninstalled the contribution I installed on one of my sites. (deleted all related files in both the admin and includes.

downloaded the contribution from the downloads section

did a fresh install from the New_install folder from the contribution

and haven't experienced and can't duplicate any of the problems you described.

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Originally Posted by clydejones

Honestly, I have no idea.

I uninstalled the contribution I installed on one of my sites. (deleted all related files in both the admin and includes.

downloaded the contribution from the downloads section

did a fresh install from the New_install folder from the contribution

and haven't experienced and can't duplicate any of the problems you described.

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Thanks for getting back to me.
Is it possible to make a uninstall_links_manager3.1.1 sql for New_Update
I am going to unstall all files and try again.

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Originally Posted by haredo

Thanks for getting back to me.
Is it possible to make a uninstall_links_manager3.1.1 sql for New_Update
I am going to unstall all files and try again.

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You should be able to use this to uninstall everything in the database.

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#Links Manager SQL Uninstall
# For Zen-Cart 1.3.7
# Last Updated: 28/02/2007

SET @configuration_group_id=0;
SELECT @configuration_group_id:=configuration_group_id
FROM configuration_group
WHERE configuration_group_title= 'Links Manager'
LIMIT 1;

DELETE FROM configuration WHERE configuration_group_id = @configuration_group_id;
DELETE FROM configuration WHERE configuration_key = 'DEFINE_LINKS_STATUS';
DELETE FROM configuration_group WHERE configuration_group_id = @configuration_group_id;
DROP TABLE links;
DROP TABLE links_description;
DROP TABLE links_status;
DROP TABLE links_to_link_categories;
DROP TABLE link_categories;
DROP TABLE link_categories_description;

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just copy and paste it into admin -> tools -> install sql patches

You'll have to manually delete these files

admin/link_categories.php
admin/links.php
admin/links_contact.php
admin/includes/boxes/extra_boxes/links_extras_dhtml.php
admin/includes/extra_datafiles/links_manager.php
admin/includes/functions/extra_functions/links_manager.php
admin/includes/languages/english/links.php
admin/includes/languages/english/link_categories.php
admin/includes/languages/english/links_contact.php
admin/includes/languages/english/extra_definitions/links.php
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includes/extra_datafiles/links_manager.php
includes/functions/links.php
includes/languages/english/extra_definitions/YOUR_TEMPLATE/links_manager_defines.php
includes/languages/english/YOUR_TEMPLATE/links.php
includes/languages/english/YOUR_TEMPLATE/links_submit.php
includes/languages/english/YOUR_TEMPLATE/popup_links_help.php
includes/languages/english/html_includes/define_links.php
includes/languages/english/html_includes/define_links_submit.php
includes/languages/english/html_includes/YOUR_TEMPLATE/define_links.php
includes/languages/english/html_includes/YOUR_TEMPLATE/define_links_submit.php
includes/modules/pages/links
includes/modules/pages/links_submit
includes/modules/pages/popup_links_help
includes/modules/pages/redirect_links
includes/modules/link_listing.php
includes/modules/YOUR_TEMPLATE/link_listing.php
includes/modules/sideboxes/YOUR_TEMPLATE/links_box.php
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/sideboxes/tpl_links_select.php
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/tpl_links_default.php
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/tpl_links_submit_default.php
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/popup_links_help
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/css/links.css
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/css/links_submit.css

Clyde,
Thanks a million,
Back up and running.
The servers php database was 4.2 version.

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Originally Posted by clydejones

Try this:

unzip open the file links_fix change the YOUR_TEMPLATE folder name to match your custom folder name.

upload the includes folder to your server.

Attachment 1814

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Thanks Clyde - that did the trick! :clap:

One question for you, I use Link2me.com as my links exchange service. When I add a link to my site from there, it doesn't seem to be able to verify the link exists on my links page. Is this just a problem with the links company I'm using, or are the links unable to be verified?

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Originally Posted by ssolis5788

Thanks Clyde - that did the trick! :clap:

One question for you, I use Link2me.com as my links exchange service. When I add a link to my site from there, it doesn't seem to be able to verify the link exists on my links page. Is this just a problem with the links company I'm using, or are the links unable to be verified?

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Since the links are in categories they are "redirected" to a particular page for that category. So it may be a combination of both things.

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Originally Posted by clydejones

Since the links are in categories they are "redirected" to a particular page for that category. So it may be a combination of both things.

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Do you use a links service? If so, can you give me the name so that I may sign up for that service.

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Originally Posted by ssolis5788

Do you use a links service? If so, can you give me the name so that I may sign up for that service.

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No, I don't

Clyde,
What is the process to add the new Links Manager to the sitemap on my site.
http://www.haredo.com

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Originally Posted by haredo

Clyde,
What is the process to add the new Links Manager to the sitemap on my site.
http://www.haredo.com

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You'll have to add it manually to tpl_site_map_default.php

find the following code:

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<?php if (DEFINE_PAGE_4_STATUS <= '1') { ?>
            <li><?php echo '<a href="' . zen_href_link(FILENAME_PAGE_4) . '">' . BOX_INFORMATION_PAGE_4 . '</a>'; ?></li>
<?php } ?>

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Just below this add the following:

<li?<?php echo '<a href="' . zen_href_link(FILENAME_LINKS) . '">' . BOX_HEADING_LINK_CATEGORIES . '</a>'; ?></li>


Save the file and upload to your server.

Thank you Clyde,
I had to put a </ul> in front of your code to set it right.

</ul>
<li><?php echo '<a href="' . zen_href_link(FILENAME_LINKS) . '">' . BOX_HEADING_LINK_CATEGORIES . '</a>'; ?></li>

Bye the way, will google site map pick this new data up or will google when they crawl through my index page find the external links???

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Originally Posted by haredo

Thank you Clyde,
I had to put a </ul> in front of your code to set it right.

</ul>
<li><?php echo '<a href="' . zen_href_link(FILENAME_LINKS) . '">' . BOX_HEADING_LINK_CATEGORIES . '</a>'; ?></li>

Bye the way, will google site map pick this new data up or will google when they crawl through my index page find the external links???

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To be honest, I'm not sure. I'm guessing it will depend on how "deep" google looks when it checks your site.

Hello, clydejones:

I installed your links manager and testimonial manager on my sites. www.thesbeauty.com, www.roseforlove.com

Problem occured when I just want to have a try by adding links or testimonials on my sites. I filled in everything on the webpage and clicked on "submit". Nothing showed, no matter I submited a link or a testimonial. Nothing showed. Then I went to the admin to see whether I can find my submitted links or tesmonial there. Nothing showed in the admin panel either.

Can you help to fix this problem? Thank you!

Lina

Ok I can't figure out how to install this link manager, becuase again of poorly written instructions. There is no New Install folder, plus there is a bunch of files which aren't explained where they go.



Contribution: Links Manager
Author: Clyde Jones
Version: 3.1
Designed for: Zen Cart v1.3.7
License: under the GPL - See attached License for info.
Support: Only given via the forums, please.
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WHAT DOES THIS MODULE DO?
This module creates an easy way for you to add a recriprocal links program to your Zen Store
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Database Modifications:
A new database table needs to be created to store your links items.
New configuration options are added to the zen_configuration table.
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NEW INSTALLATION:
Unzip the contribution.
Open the New_install folder
run the included install_links_manager.sql using the Zen-Cart Sql Patches tool
(admin -> tools -> install sql patches)
For best results, cut-and-paste the code into the query field and press 'Send'.
Before uploading change the YOUR_TEMPLATE directories to match the name of your custom directory.
The files are arranged in the same structure as Zen Cart so you can FTP the admin and includes directories to your server.
Login in to your admin panel admin -> tools -> layout boxes contoller and activate the new sidebox.
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USE:
Admin -> Configuration -> Links Manager (allows several customizations.)
Admin -> Extras -> Links (allows creating & editing of links)
Admin -> Extras -> Link Categories (allows creating & editing of categories)
Admin -> Extras -> Links Contact (allows the sending of e-mails)

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Originally Posted by FalconRidge

Ok I can't figure out how to install this link manager, becuase again of poorly written instructions. There is no New Install folder, plus there is a bunch of files which aren't explained where they go.

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Just as a check, I've just downloaded Links Manager 3.1.1 and found the following files and folders:

New_install (folder)
upgrade (folder
install.txt
uninstall.txt
upgrade.txt
unstall_links_manager.sql
readme.txt

I'm not sure how else to tell you how to install the contribution:

Open the New_install folder
open the install_links_manager.sql file copy the contents and paste them
into your admin -> tools -> install sql patches click the "send" button.

Open the includes folder and change all instances of YOUR_TEMPLATE to match the name of your custom folder name.

The folders and files are in the same configuration as Zen Cart so you can just upload (FTP) the folders directly to your server.

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Originally Posted by lina0962

Hello, clydejones:

I installed your links manager and testimonial manager on my sites. www.thesbeauty.com, www.roseforlove.com

Problem occured when I just want to have a try by adding links or testimonials on my sites. I filled in everything on the webpage and clicked on "submit". Nothing showed, no matter I submited a link or a testimonial. Nothing showed. Then I went to the admin to see whether I can find my submitted links or tesmonial there. Nothing showed in the admin panel either.

Can you help to fix this problem? Thank you!

Lina

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As a beginning: Make sure you have uploaded ALL files and folders and have run the sql statements.

Well now I am getting an error and can't get to my admin. Clyde any ideas what the problem is.


Fatal error: Cannot redeclare class base in /home3/uamyspla/public_html/CosmicStarsAvonShop/includes/classes/class.base.php on line 17


Well since my store was live till i tryed to installl this I am going to uninstall it till someone comes out with a version that DOESN'T use SQL statements to make it work right.

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Originally Posted by FalconRidge

Well now I am getting an error and can't get to my admin. Clyde any ideas what the problem is.


Fatal error: Cannot redeclare class base in /home3/uamyspla/public_html/CosmicStarsAvonShop/includes/classes/class.base.php on line 17


Well since my store was live till i tryed to installl this I am going to uninstall it till someone comes out with a version that DOESN'T use SQL statements to make it work right.

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I'm not sure what the cause is, but I'd recommend uninstalling everything:

Manually delete the following files from your server:

admin/link_categories.php
admin/links.php
admin/links_contact.php
admin/includes/boxes/extra_boxes/links_extras_dhtml.php
admin/includes/extra_datafiles/links_manager.php
admin/includes/functions/extra_functions/links_manager.php
admin/includes/languages/english/links.php
admin/includes/languages/english/link_categories.php
admin/includes/languages/english/links_contact.php
admin/includes/languages/english/extra_definitions/links.php
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includes/extra_datafiles/links_manager.php
includes/functions/links.php
includes/languages/english/extra_definitions/YOUR_TEMPLATE/links_manager_defines.php
includes/languages/english/YOUR_TEMPLATE/links.php
includes/languages/english/YOUR_TEMPLATE/links_submit.php
includes/languages/english/YOUR_TEMPLATE/popup_links_help.php
includes/languages/english/html_includes/define_links.php
includes/languages/english/html_includes/define_links_submit.php
includes/languages/english/html_includes/YOUR_TEMPLATE/define_links.php
includes/languages/english/html_includes/YOUR_TEMPLATE/define_links_submit.php
includes/modules/pages/links
includes/modules/pages/links_submit
includes/modules/pages/popup_links_help
includes/modules/pages/redirect_links
includes/modules/link_listing.php
includes/modules/YOUR_TEMPLATE/link_listing.php
includes/modules/sideboxes/YOUR_TEMPLATE/links_box.php
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/sideboxes/tpl_links_select.php
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/tpl_links_default.php
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/tpl_links_submit_default.php
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/popup_links_help
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/css/links.css
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/css/links_submit.css

Clyde, I have installed the links manager on a new site, fresh install and it works like a charm! Thanks so much for your hard work.

I have one little glitch that will probably be nothing to fix, but since I am not a coder, I don't know how to go about fixing it. http://www.homebirthrites.com/store/...e=links_submit On the submit link page, the help button doesn't show up right and the link does not work correctly. Can you give me a fix for this?

Thanks again so much! Amy

I had the same problem.
Read post #287 which Clyde resolved the problem.

Thanks! I'll check it out...
Amy

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Originally Posted by haredo

I had the same problem.
Read post #287 which Clyde resolved the problem.

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The button displays now, but the link doesn't work...do you have a fix for that too? Thanks so much for your help :) Amy

I forgot to tell you also #291

As soon as I get a chance, I'll post another update with these two changes (plus a couple more) to the downloads section.

Clyde,
I hope I did not ######## in your module to help with the fix.
That will be great with the update, you must be busy as always.

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Originally Posted by haredo

I forgot to tell you also #291

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Perfect! Thanks again...
Amy

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Originally Posted by haredo

Clyde,
I hope I did not ######## in your module to help with the fix.
That will be great with the update, you must be busy as always.

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Not at all, that's what community is all about.

You pointed out exactly what I would have.

How can I have the links be direct links and not redirects?

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Originally Posted by Pochon

How can I have the links be direct links and not redirects?

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Not at the present time.

Can someone take a look at http://pepper-spray.biz/index.php?ma...e=links_submit. Im not sure what I did wrong. I have the same thing in my admin for "New Link" and "Check Link". I double checked my uploaded files. 1.3.7

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Originally Posted by garyclemens

Can someone take a look at http://pepper-spray.biz/index.php?ma...e=links_submit. Im not sure what I did wrong. I have the same thing in my admin for "New Link" and "Check Link". I double checked my uploaded files. 1.3.7

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There are several fixes for the button problem here in the thread:

Try here:

That worked thank you. I tried the following for the two buttons in my admin, for new link and check link:

define('BUTTON_IMAGE_CHECK_LINK', 'button_check_link.gif');
define('BUTTON_CHECK_LINK_ALT', 'Check Link');

It didn't work.
thanks for the help

Disregard found your previous posting Thanks Again Clyde

Direct links would be nice!

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Originally Posted by Pochon

How can I have the links be direct links and not redirects?

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You can have direct links see post http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpo...47&postcount=5
It is a old post but I use it on the latest link Manager and it works fine.
Just can't count the clicks.

I really wish the redirect would be written out of this mod it is a great mode and I know Clyde has put a lot of work into it.
But it is totally useless in SEO terms, just because of the redirects.
We have a great community on zen cart and the help we all give each other is great.
But we could help each other more by all linking together because in the eyes of Google every link would be a good one because we all have or at least should have "Powered by Zen Cart" at the bottom of our sites, which would make them all related links.

Awesome it works great!!!!!!!!

followed instructions, site messed up now, it clashed with my dynamic toolbar, toolbar no longer shows, now its just a sitemap, what gives? latest zencart..

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Originally Posted by humbll

followed instructions, site messed up now, it clashed with my dynamic toolbar, toolbar no longer shows, now its just a sitemap, what gives? latest zencart..

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I just check your site and it looks like your CSS files are being picked up.

uninstall the mod following instructions that are included with the mod.

Have I been really, really dumb in installing this? When I check the CSS statements in the file links_submit.css I see references to images that do not appear to have been included with the download e.g

HTML Code:

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/catalog/includes/templates/barebones/images/personal.png

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and

HTML Code:

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/catalog/includes/templates/barebones/images/contact.png

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and so on...

I've done a thorough file search and can't find any of the image files referred to in this CSS file.

Can anyone tell me if I need these files, and if so, where are they available for download?

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Originally Posted by blag

Have I been really, really dumb in installing this? When I check the CSS statements in the file links_submit.css I see references to images that do not appear to have been included with the download e.g

HTML Code:

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/catalog/includes/templates/barebones/images/personal.png

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and

HTML Code:

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/catalog/includes/templates/barebones/images/contact.png

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and so on...

I've done a thorough file search and can't find any of the image files referred to in this CSS file.

Can anyone tell me if I need these files, and if so, where are they available for download?

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No you don't need those image files. they are kinda left over from a "styling" trip and just didn't get deleted/commented out.

Clyde

Many thanks for the info. I've taken them away to a quiet place and ... BURIED them!! Heh-heh!

Mike

Small bug, when you mouseover the admin menu bars, they do not drop down if you are in the link manager. Works while in "Links Categories" and "Links Contact" but not for "Links"

Hi, just a quick question about this links manager mod.

If I link to someone and add there reciprocal link to this mod will it count that it is on my front page.


What I am asking is if someone says only hardlinks which are front page to front page will this mod allow it to count as a font page link since you can scrool and look for the link?

Thanks for this great mod.

I am just about to install it, it is what I have been looking for.

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Originally Posted by numinix

Small bug, when you mouseover the admin menu bars, they do not drop down if you are in the link manager. Works while in "Links Categories" and "Links Contact" but not for "Links"

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I've checked three or four different sites and am unable to duplicate what you are describing.

It only occurs if I click "LINKS" then I can no longer use the drop down menus. Not a big deal just annoying because I have to go to the admin home to view another section.

Hi, I was wondering if there is any way to altar it so that when I point to the word inside the sidebox it shows the url of what the word goes to. I think by doing this it would allow me to show the links as if they were on the front page.

Then that would be considered as a hard link.

Matt

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Originally Posted by mboley370

Hi, I was wondering if there is any way to altar it so that when I point to the word inside the sidebox it shows the url of what the word goes to. I think by doing this it would allow me to show the links as if they were on the front page.

Then that would be considered as a hard link.

Matt

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not from a list/dropdown box.

It will take you to that category page with a list of links appearing under that category.

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Originally Posted by clydejones

not from a list/dropdown box.

It will take you to that category page with a list of links appearing under that category.

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Ok thanks a lot. I have fully installed it and have been messing around for a while. I found out how to edit the message on the submit page, but I failed to figure out how to edit these at the top

Where is it that I can edit the following at. I searched all over lol. I feel stupid. :)

Thanks for all of your replys and have a great day.

Link Information


Store Name
Address
Country
Phone

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Originally Posted by clydejones

not from a list/dropdown box.

It will take you to that category page with a list of links appearing under that category.

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Sorry last question hehe, but how do I position this, no matter what I do it ends up at the top of all of my sideboxes. I know how to position left or right, but how do you move it up or down?

Thanks again
Matt

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Originally Posted by mboley370

Ok thanks a lot. I have fully installed it and have been messing around for a while. I found out how to edit the message on the submit page, but I failed to figure out how to edit these at the top

Where is it that I can edit the following at. I searched all over lol. I feel stupid. :)

Thanks for all of your replys and have a great day.

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Link Information

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includes/languages/english/YOUR_TEMPLATE/links_submit.php

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Store Name
Address
Country
Phone

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If you don't wish to use this information you can comment out/delete it from
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/tpl_links_submit_default.php

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Originally Posted by mboley370

Sorry last question hehe, but how do I position this, no matter what I do it ends up at the top of all of my sideboxes. I know how to position left or right, but how do you move it up or down?

Thanks again
Matt

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I'm guessing you mean the sidebox itself:
set its sort order admin -> tools -> layout boxes controller

Hi, maybe it is just me and I get a lot of problems, but here is something that I found out about this mod.


Ok first off no one will count any of these links that I am placing as reciprocal links. They said that they can't find the page so then I did a manual check I wen't to http://www.webconfs.com/reciprocal-link-checker.php and tried to find a link on a specific page that I have a link on and it said that it dosn't exist.

Well I know it does exist because the link works and goes right to the webiste.

I then kinda got worried about it and the fact that search engines might not be finding these links because they can't follow these links.

I then did some more research and there are many forums note only found older forums not newer that posted that these type of addons won't be counted in google links threw webmaster tools.

I was wondering if you could shed some light on this matter or maybe tell me something that I need to do to show these as a true reciprocal link.

Have any of your links that you put in one of these shown up in a search engine yet?

Thanks for your replys

Please do not take any of the offensive this is a great addon and I would recommend it to anyone to use. I am just making sure that i am doing this corretly.


Matt

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Originally Posted by mboley370

Hi, maybe it is just me and I get a lot of problems, but here is something that I found out about this mod.


Ok first off no one will count any of these links that I am placing as reciprocal links. They said that they can't find the page so then I did a manual check I wen't to http://www.webconfs.com/reciprocal-link-checker.php and tried to find a link on a specific page that I have a link on and it said that it dosn't exist.

Well I know it does exist because the link works and goes right to the webiste.

I then kinda got worried about it and the fact that search engines might not be finding these links because they can't follow these links.

I then did some more research and there are many forums note only found older forums not newer that posted that these type of addons won't be counted in google links threw webmaster tools.

I was wondering if you could shed some light on this matter or maybe tell me something that I need to do to show these as a true reciprocal link.

Have any of your links that you put in one of these shown up in a search engine yet?

Thanks for your replys

Please do not take any of the offensive this is a great addon and I would recommend it to anyone to use. I am just making sure that i am doing this corretly.


Matt

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The mod uses re-directed and not direct links

Hi Guys,

Just downloaded Link Manager 3.0, can I use this to have STATIC DIRECT TEXT LINKS in that sidebox and also direct button and graphic links? I hope so, other link partners don't want a tracking url, otherwise what is my best option for this?

also before I install, I was running Zen Cart v1.2.6 and Links_Manager_1.5 before

I did not really use Links_Manager_1.5 and only spam and ############ sites joined so I do not care if I lose the info and start again that is fine.

I now upgraded my site to Zen Cart v1.3.7 (actually made a fresh install of Zen Cart v1.3.7 and ported the database across), so database modifcations will be there but the FILES from before are not, so do I treat this as an UPGRADE or FRESH INSTALL of Links_Manager_1.5??

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Originally Posted by apemusic

Hi Guys,

Just downloaded Link Manager 3.0, can I use this to have STATIC DIRECT TEXT LINKS in that sidebox and also direct button and graphic links? I hope so, other link partners don't want a tracking url, otherwise what is my best option for this?

also before I install, I was running Zen Cart v1.2.6 and Links_Manager_1.5 before

I did not really use Links_Manager_1.5 and only spam and ############ sites joined so I do not care if I lose the info and start again that is fine.

I now upgraded my site to Zen Cart v1.3.7 (actually made a fresh install of Zen Cart v1.3.7 and ported the database across), so database modifcations will be there but the FILES from before are not, so do I treat this as an UPGRADE or FRESH INSTALL of Links_Manager_1.5??

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No the mod uses links within specific categories and the links are re-directed.

If you decide to install the mod, based on your description, you should treat it as a fresh/new installation,

Hello there,

With regards to direct links, I used this mod on an older version:-

http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showth...=links+manager

I since tried this with the recent version, but it breaks somewhere, and throws an error.

Just thought I'd throw this one out to see if there is a way to use it with current versions.

Thanks :smile:

Fresh install of link manager. The button on the top right is missing and it says BUTTON_LINK_HELP_ALT. Tried uploading the files agan but its still there any suggestions.

Also my catagories image has been shrunk image handler issue?

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Originally Posted by coolbreeze

Fresh install of link manager. The button on the top right is missing and it says BUTTON_LINK_HELP_ALT. Tried uploading the files agan but its still there any suggestions.

Also my catagories image has been shrunk image handler issue?

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Fixed it deleted a couple of lines from [FONT=Arial]includes[/FONT][FONT=Arial]/[/FONT][FONT=Arial]templates[/FONT][FONT=Arial]/Your_Template[/FONT][FONT=Arial]/[/FONT][FONT=Arial]templates[/FONT][FONT=Arial] /tpl_links_submit_default.php[/FONT]


still next the image issue.
Is there a way to have links without the catagories?

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Originally Posted by coolbreeze

Fresh install of link manager. The button on the top right is missing and it says BUTTON_LINK_HELP_ALT. Tried uploading the files agan but its still there any suggestions.

Also my catagories image has been shrunk image handler issue?

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unzip the attached and upload the buttons folder to includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/

Attachment 2126

The categories images are set by default to display at the subcategories_image height and width. (not an IH issue.)

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Originally Posted by HeathenMagic

Hello there,

With regards to direct links, I used this mod on an older version:-

http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showth...=links+manager

I since tried this with the recent version, but it breaks somewhere, and throws an error.

Just thought I'd throw this one out to see if there is a way to use it with current versions.

Thanks :smile:

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What errors are you getting? I am using it on the latest version and it works fine

I got this error when trying to submit a link:

Fatal error: main() [function.require]: Failed opening required '' (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home2/lhhgbh1/public_html/includes/templates/template_default/templates/tpl_links_submit_default.php on line 38

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Originally Posted by lhhgbh

I got this error when trying to submit a link:

Fatal error: main() [function.require]: Failed opening required '' (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home2/lhhgbh1/public_html/includes/templates/template_default/templates/tpl_links_submit_default.php on line 38

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make sure the you have uploaded includes/modules/pages from the mod.

Okay thanks.. Also I found that when sites try to check automatically to see if you added their link, its not showing up for them.. I searched and Im sure that its because the links are redirected, but how would I make it so the links can show up when they do their automatic check, if thats possible...

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Originally Posted by lhhgbh

Okay thanks.. Also I found that when sites try to check automatically to see if you added their link, its not showing up for them.. I searched and Im sure that its because the links are redirected, but how would I make it so the links can show up when they do their automatic check, if thats possible...

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The way the mod is now (with the redirect) its not possible.

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Originally Posted by clydejones

The way the mod is now (with the redirect) its not possible.

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Clyde,
Does the redirect fix suggested in the above hyperlink a good approach for those who value direct link over link counts?

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by BlessIsaacola

Clyde,
Does the redirect fix suggested in the above hyperlink a good approach for those who value direct link over link counts?

Thanks!

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To be honest I haven't used it. Evidently other have with good results.

I installed yesterday, and no errors. Everyting seems to be working, but my Help button, is just text, no button. I uploaded file Links_buttons.zip, but no change.
How can I fix this?
Thanks.

Sorry, I had one more question. Where can I format the emails that it sends out.?
Thanks.

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Originally Posted by gxjenkins

I installed yesterday, and no errors. Everyting seems to be working, but my Help button, is just text, no button. I uploaded file Links_buttons.zip, but no change.
How can I fix this?
Thanks.

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make sure that you have uploaded the buttons file to:
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE
(YOUR_TEMPLATE being the name of your custom template)

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Originally Posted by gxjenkins

Sorry, I had one more question. Where can I format the emails that it sends out.?
Thanks.

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E-mails are formated automatically by the MOD.

I did upload the buttons file, twice. I still have the text, and the link shows an address, but no pop up.

Any ideas as to why it's working would be appreciated.
Thanks.

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Originally Posted by gxjenkins

I did upload the buttons file, twice. I still have the text, and the link shows an address, but no pop up.

Any ideas as to why it's working would be appreciated.
Thanks.

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check includes/languages/english/extra_definitions/links_manager_defines.php and make sure the following define statements are included.

define('BUTTON_IMAGE_SUBMIT_LINK', 'button_submit_link.gif');
define('BUTTON_SUBMIT_LINK_ALT', 'Submit Link');
define('BUTTON_IMAGE_LINK_HELP', 'button_link_help.gif');
define('BUTTON_LINK_HELP_ALT', 'Link Help');

The last two defines were missing. Adding the missing defines worked for showing the button. It still does not pop up the help screen.
I just changed hosts accounts and I've some problems with rights. Where is the file that should pop up? I'll check to make sure it's there and the rights are properly set.

The latter two defines weren't in my download from the Zen Cart Downloads Area, either!!!

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Originally Posted by gxjenkins

The last two defines were missing. Adding the missing defines worked for showing the button. It still does not pop up the help screen.
I just changed hosts accounts and I've some problems with rights. Where is the file that should pop up? I'll check to make sure it's there and the rights are properly set.

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Originally Posted by blag

The latter two defines weren't in my download from the Zen Cart Downloads Area, either!!!

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OK, Thanks for the info. I'll post an update to the download section.

Hi Clyde,

Just installed links_manager_3.1.2. Everything went well, but I noticed a couple of problems.

1) When I go to Admin -> Extras -> Links and hit New Link,
it shows the following error message at the bottom, under the Options:

OptionsStatus:
Catchable fatal error: Object of class queryFactoryResult could not be converted to string in /home/matrecom/public_html/admin/includes/functions/html_output.php on line 333

It gives you no option to proceed with the creation of the link either.

2) If I use IE7 for Admin -> Extras -> Links, then it becomes obvious that a button for the New Link is missing (this is not obvious in FF). The address for the button is "/admin/includes/languages/english/images/buttons/button_new_link.gif", however there is no "\admin\includes\languages\english\buttons" directory in the mod that I downloaded.

What are my best options to fix this? Has anyone else encountered similar problems?

And yes, as other people pointed out, the Links Help button on the Submit a Link page is not working.

Many thanks,
Alex

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Originally Posted by AlexT

Hi Clyde,

Just installed links_manager_3.1.2. Everything went well, but I noticed a couple of problems.

1) When I go to Admin -> Extras -> Links and hit New Link,
it shows the following error message at the bottom, under the Options:

OptionsStatus:
Catchable fatal error: Object of class queryFactoryResult could not be converted to string in /home/matrecom/public_html/admin/includes/functions/html_output.php on line 333

It gives you no option to proceed with the creation of the link either.

2) If I use IE7 for Admin -> Extras -> Links, then it becomes obvious that a button for the New Link is missing (this is not obvious in FF). The address for the button is "/admin/includes/languages/english/images/buttons/button_new_link.gif", however there is no "\admin\includes\languages\english\buttons" directory in the mod that I downloaded.

What are my best options to fix this? Has anyone else encountered similar problems?

And yes, as other people pointed out, the Links Help button on the Submit a Link page is not working.

Many thanks,
Alex

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First: what version of PHP are you using?

Second: I'll post you fix for the button issue shortly.

My PHP Version is 5.2.1.
Thank you,
Alex

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Second: I'll post you fix for the button issue shortly.

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Here's a fix for the buttons.

As always unzip the file, rename the YOUR_TEMPLATE folders to match the name of your custom template.
upload the entire admin and includes folders to your server.

Attachment 2244

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Originally Posted by clydejones

Here's a fix for the buttons.

As always unzip the file, rename the YOUR_TEMPLATE folders to match the name of your custom template.
upload the entire admin and includes folders to your server.

Attachment 2244

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Thank you, this fixed the IE7 button issue! Just hope that the New Link creation issue will be as painless as this one.

Many thanks,
Alex

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Originally Posted by AlexT

My PHP Version is 5.2.1.
Thank you,
Alex

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Try this fix for admin/includes/functions/html_output.php

replace line 333 with the following code:

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// bof php5 fix - aclarke - 301206
    if (empty($default) && isset($GLOBALS['$name'])) $default = stripslashes($GLOBALS['$name']);
        // eof php5 fix - aclarke - 301206

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Originally Posted by clydejones

Try this fix for admin/includes/functions/html_output.php

replace line 333 with the following code:

Code:

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// bof php5 fix - aclarke - 301206
    if (empty($default) && isset($GLOBALS['$name'])) $default = stripslashes($GLOBALS['$name']);
    // eof php5 fix - aclarke - 301206

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Clyde,

My line 333 was:

Code:

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      } else {

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I replaced it with what you suggested. Sorry if this is not what you meant, but I do not know PHP. I got a feeling that I have done something wrong. Just in case, my new html_output.php is attached.

Anyway the error now is:
Status:
Catchable fatal error: Object of class queryFactoryResult could not be converted to string in /home/matrecom/public_html/admin/includes/functions/html_output.php on line 667

Thanks,
Alex

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Originally Posted by AlexT

Clyde,

My line 333 was:

Code:

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      } else {

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I replaced it with what you suggested. Sorry if this is not what you meant, but I do not know PHP. I got a feeling that I have done something wrong. Just in case, my new html_output.php is attached.

Anyway the error now is:
Status:
Catchable fatal error: Object of class queryFactoryResult could not be converted to string in /home/matrecom/public_html/admin/includes/functions/html_output.php on line 667

Thanks,
Alex

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This should take care of it.

Just unzip the file and upload the admin folder to your server.

Attachment 2246

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Originally Posted by clydejones

This should take care of it.

Just unzip the file and upload the admin folder to your server.

Attachment 2246

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This works!!! Thank you so much!
Alex

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Originally Posted by AlexT

This works!!! Thank you so much!
Alex

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glad to help

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Originally Posted by clydejones

glad to help

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Clyde,

Thanks for your help. Please check the latest mod in the Downloads section. The file \includes\modules\pages\links_submit\jscript_main.php seems to be missing.

Cheers,
Alex

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Originally Posted by AlexT

Clyde,

Thanks for your help. Please check the latest mod in the Downloads section. The file \includes\modules\pages\links_submit\jscript_main.php seems to be missing.

Cheers,
Alex

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Thanks,
An updated release should be available in the downloads section shortly.