Comstock Template

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Originally Posted by letsmod

I can not find this, help please

Upcoming Products
CAPTION_UPCOMING_PRODUCTS

site: https://www.affordablecellphoneacces...biz/aca_store/

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using admin -> tools -> developers tool kit

shows the following:

includes/languages/english.php Line #504

Look-up CONSTANT or Language File defines
Error: No matching Configuration Keys were found ... CAPTION_UPCOMING_PRODUCTS



Look-up Template things:

/public_html/aca_store/includes/templates/template_default/templates/tpl_modules_upcoming_products.php

Line #15 : <caption><?php echo CAPTION_UPCOMING_PRODUCTS; ?></caption>

/public_html/aca_store/includes/templates/template_default/templates/tpl_modules_upcoming_products.php

Line #15 : <caption><?php echo CAPTION_UPCOMING_PRODUCTS; ?></caption>

Another problem has surfaced. I want to add another sidebox on the right side of my page. When I use the Layout Boxes Controller to add a box, it does not show up on the page. What am I missing ????

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Originally Posted by kramerr

Another problem has surfaced. I want to add another sidebox on the right side of my page. When I use the Layout Boxes Controller to add a box, it does not show up on the page. What am I missing ????

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URL for your site?

What page do you want the sidebox to appear on?

(From the description for the comstock template:

It is designed to "DROP" the right column on category/product listing pages.)

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Originally Posted by letsmod

Look-up CONSTANT or Language File defines
Error: No matching Configuration Keys were found ... CAPTION_UPCOMING_PRODUCTS



Look-up Template things:

/public_html/aca_store/includes/templates/template_default/templates/tpl_modules_upcoming_products.php

Line #15 : <caption><?php echo CAPTION_UPCOMING_PRODUCTS; ?></caption>

/public_html/aca_store/includes/templates/template_default/templates/tpl_modules_upcoming_products.php

Line #15 : <caption><?php echo CAPTION_UPCOMING_PRODUCTS; ?></caption>

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You need to go to:

either
includes/languages/english.php

or
includes/languages/comstock/english.php

do a search of the file and find

includes/languages/english.php Line #504

Make any changes to the definition statement that are necessary.

Clyde,

More stylesheet help, please. Nothing's changed as far as ZC version or my IE version. I haven't test-ran this with FF, yet. I should; it's just that my desktop loads a lot slower than my laptop.

OK, first, check out this page: http://www.sarassoapsnsuch.com//inde...index&cPath=69. You'll notice my blurb in pink, then the links to "100% Natural Soaps" and "Almost All Natural Soaps," but the letters are cut off. How do I widen that box to correct that?

Next... On that same page, you'll see that the writing is sort of squished together. I'd like more white space amongst the pink writing. How do I get that? (Please include the path I need.)

Same deal here: http://www.sarassoapsnsuch.com//inde...ex&cPath=69_71.

By the way, I LOVE the Mystic River template, as well as the Ocean Front. However, if I changed now, I think Donal would make the trans-Atlantic flight just to kick my hiney. :laugh:

~Sara

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Originally Posted by Sara's Soaps

Clyde,

More stylesheet help, please. Nothing's changed as far as ZC version or my IE version. I haven't test-ran this with FF, yet. I should; it's just that my desktop loads a lot slower than my laptop.

OK, first, check out this page: http://www.sarassoapsnsuch.com//inde...index&cPath=69. You'll notice my blurb in pink, then the links to "100% Natural Soaps" and "Almost All Natural Soaps," but the letters are cut off. How do I widen that box to correct that?

Next... On that same page, you'll see that the writing is sort of squished together. I'd like more white space amongst the pink writing. How do I get that? (Please include the path I need.)

Same deal here: http://www.sarassoapsnsuch.com//inde...ex&cPath=69_71.

By the way, I LOVE the Mystic River template, as well as the Ocean Front. However, if I changed now, I think Donal would make the trans-Atlantic flight just to kick my hiney. :laugh:

~Sara

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open includes/templates/comstock/css/stylesheet.css

add the following declarations at the bottom of the stylesheet.

#categoryDescription {
line-height: normal;
}
.categoryListBoxContents a {
line-height:normal;
}

#indexProductListCatDescription {
line-height:normal;
}
.productListing-data {
line-height:normal;
}

Clyde, thank you for the excellent template. I am a total noob and i am having trouble location a particular piece of code. I am using the webtools on firefox and i can get it to tell me that this is what i am looking for:
< h1 id="indexDefaultHeading">Welcome to Heatwavesales</h1 >
But i do not see it in my stylesheet anywhere.
Thanks!

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Originally Posted by heatwavesales

Clyde, thank you for the excellent template. I am a total noob and i am having trouble location a particular piece of code. I am using the webtools on firefox and i can get it to tell me that this is what i am looking for:
< h1 id="indexDefaultHeading">Welcome to Heatwavesales</h1 >
But i do not see it in my stylesheet anywhere.
Thanks!

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What is it you want to do?

I just want to remove it, or put something else in its place. I was planning on using that section in the define main page section.

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Originally Posted by heatwavesales

I just want to remove it, or put something else in its place. I was planning on using that section in the define main page section.

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open includes/languages/english/comstock/index.php

find the following section of code

Change this

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  define('HEADING_TITLE', 'Welcome to ' .STORE_NAME); /*Replace this line with the headline you would like for your shop. For example: Welcome to My SHOP!*/
} elseif ($category_depth == 'nested') {
  // this will also be used on Top Level
  define('HEADING_TITLE', 'Welcome to ' .STORE_NAME); /*Replace this line with the headline you would like for your shop. For example: Welcome to My SHOP!*/

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to this

Code:

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  define('HEADING_TITLE', ''); /*Replace this line with the headline you would like for your shop. For example: Welcome to My SHOP!*/
} elseif ($category_depth == 'nested') {
  // this will also be used on Top Level
  define('HEADING_TITLE', ''); /*Replace this line with the headline you would like for your shop. For example: Welcome to My SHOP!*/

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I will give that a try. Thanks so much!

My site is RCHelicraft.com/store

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Originally Posted by kramerr

My site is RCHelicraft.com/store

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What sidebox do you want to install?

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Originally Posted by clydejones

open includes/templates/comstock/css/stylesheet.css

add the following declarations at the bottom of the stylesheet.

#categoryDescription {
line-height: normal;
}
.categoryListBoxContents a {
line-height:normal;
}

#indexProductListCatDescription {
line-height:normal;
}
.productListing-data {
line-height:normal;
}

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OK, those worked great! As I navigated around my site, I noticed that some of my product descriptions are cut off at the bottom. First, look here, for example, in the box entitled "Monthly Specials for July": http://www.sarassoapsnsuch.com//inde...index&cPath=69. Then click any product shown; the "g"s are cut off in "shipping" and "larger image" (under the graphic). It's like that for every product. I know it's a stylesheet thing, but is there a declaration that'll apply to every product?

Next question: I seem to have lost my Google Analytics tracking with the template installation. One, where would I find it (can't remember the original path) and two, where would I install it under the Comstock template?

Thanks!

~Sara

I want to add the Manufacturer's sidebox to show a list of all the manufacturers I am dealing with.

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Originally Posted by Sara's Soaps

OK, those worked great! As I navigated around my site, I noticed that some of my product descriptions are cut off at the bottom. First, look here, for example, in the box entitled "Monthly Specials for July": http://www.sarassoapsnsuch.com//inde...index&cPath=69. Then click any product shown; the "g"s are cut off in "shipping" and "larger image" (under the graphic). It's like that for every product. I know it's a stylesheet thing, but is there a declaration that'll apply to every product?

Next question: I seem to have lost my Google Analytics tracking with the template installation. One, where would I find it (can't remember the original path) and two, where would I install it under the Comstock template?

Thanks!

~Sara

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Fiond the following declarations in the stylesheet and add the following to each: line-height:normal;

#productMainImage
#categoryDescription
.categoryListBoxContents

As for google analytics, I haven't used it but I would assume it should be placed somewhere in tpl_footer.php. Look at the installation instructions for the mod to be sure.

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Originally Posted by kramerr

I want to add the Manufacturer's sidebox to show a list of all the manufacturers I am dealing with.

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admin -> tools -> layout boxes controller -> sideboxes/manufacturers.php (turn it on, set it to right, and give it a sort order.

I have turned the Left/Right Column status on. Set the location to 'Right'. Set the Left/Right Column Sort Order to 5 and updated the box. It still does not show up.

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Originally Posted by clydejones

Fiond the following declarations in the stylesheet and add the following to each: line-height:normal;

#productMainImage
#categoryDescription
.categoryListBoxContents

As for google analytics, I haven't used it but I would assume it should be placed somewhere in tpl_footer.php. Look at the installation instructions for the mod to be sure.

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Sorry, Wrong declarations.

.centerBoxContentsSpecials {
line-height:normal;
}

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Originally Posted by clydejones

Sorry, Wrong declarations.

.centerBoxContentsSpecials {
line-height:normal;
}

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You might also want to add the line-height rule to the following delcaration.

body {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
background: url(../images/background.gif) 0 0 repeat-x ;
font: normal 62.5%/1.3em Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
color: #000000;
line-height:normal;
}

I reset the Sort Order and followed the same procedure to add the Manufacturer's side box. It almost seems that that part of the script is NOT there.

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Originally Posted by kramerr

I reset the Sort Order and followed the same procedure to add the Manufacturer's side box. It almost seems that that part of the script is NOT there.

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The template does not modify any of the sidebox files in any way.

The Manufacturer's box is still not appearing. I don't know what is worng.

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Originally Posted by kramerr

The Manufacturer's box is still not appearing. I don't know what is worng.

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check admin -> catalog -> manufactures and double check that you have set them up.

Yes, they are correctly set up.

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Originally Posted by kramerr

Yes, they are correctly set up.

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admin -> configuration -> maximum values

Check the settings for these:

Manufacturers List - Scroll Box Size/Style
Manufacturers List - Verify Product Exist

Scroll Box/Style = 3
Verify Product Exist = 1

The actual box is not on the main page of the store.

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Originally Posted by kramerr

Scroll Box/Style = 3
Verify Product Exist = 1

The actual box is not on the main page of the store.

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one last check
admin -> catalog -> categories/products

make sure you have selected a manufacturer for your product(s)

Products Manufacturer: (select from the dropdown)

Thanks for sharing this template, it is very nice.

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Originally Posted by clydejones

open includes/languages/english/comstock/index.php

find the following section of code

Change this

Code:

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  define('HEADING_TITLE', 'Welcome to ' .STORE_NAME); /*Replace this line with the headline you would like for your shop. For example: Welcome to My SHOP!*/
} elseif ($category_depth == 'nested') {
  // this will also be used on Top Level
  define('HEADING_TITLE', 'Welcome to ' .STORE_NAME); /*Replace this line with the headline you would like for your shop. For example: Welcome to My SHOP!*/

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to this

Code:

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  define('HEADING_TITLE', ''); /*Replace this line with the headline you would like for your shop. For example: Welcome to My SHOP!*/
} elseif ($category_depth == 'nested') {
  // this will also be used on Top Level
  define('HEADING_TITLE', ''); /*Replace this line with the headline you would like for your shop. For example: Welcome to My SHOP!*/

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nvm. i got it. thanks again!

Everything is set correctly...and, still no Manufacturer's SideBox.

Any screenshots or previews? Thanks!

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Originally Posted by hyperspeed

Any screenshots or previews? Thanks!

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Try here to view most of the free templates available in the downloads section

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Originally Posted by kramerr

Everything is set correctly...and, still no Manufacturer's SideBox.

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admin -> tools -> layout boxes controller

make sure you have the correct sidebox turned on

sideboxes/manufacturers.php

and not

sideboxes/manufacturer_info.php

Hello!

I'm sorry if my english isn't very good. :blush: I'm from The Netherlands.

My question:
Im using zencart version 1.3.8.
I just installed the comstock template. Very nice! :smile:
I have a question about the banner at the bottem of the site.
There are pictures of Mastercard, Visa, Paypal and others. How can I remove these pictures? I don't accept creditcard en paypal doesn't want me because it's an adult site. I don't want it to be confusing to my customers.

Can anyone help me?

Thank you very much.

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Originally Posted by schep

Hello!

I'm sorry if my english isn't very good. :blush: I'm from The Netherlands.

My question:
Im using zencart version 1.3.8.
I just installed the comstock template. Very nice! :smile:
I have a question about the banner at the bottem of the site.
There are pictures of Mastercard, Visa, Paypal and others. How can I remove these pictures? I don't accept creditcard en paypal doesn't want me because it's an adult site. I don't want it to be confusing to my customers.

Can anyone help me?

Thank you very much.

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Open includes/templates/comstock/common/tpl_footer.php

find and delete the following line of code (around line 70)

Code:

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<div id="shopOptions">&nbsp;</div>

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Thank you very very much for your help :yes:

Another question :blush:

Where can I devine HEADER_EXTRA_TEXT?

Thanx again for your help.

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Originally Posted by schep

Another question :blush:

Where can I devine HEADER_EXTRA_TEXT?

Thanx again for your help.

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includes/languages/english/comstock/header.php

i have a couple questions


#1 how do i get my catagories to be listed in the middle

#2 how do i get welcome to sound destroyer mat removed i can not remember how i did it on the main page

#3 when i do a back up i get a error if you go to my other post you will see it

#4 how do i get the bars at the top and bottom even with the site

website is www.sounddestroyermat.com

thank you

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Originally Posted by jlcaudio

i have a couple questions


#1 how do i get my catagories to be listed in the middle

#2 how do i get welcome to sound destroyer mat removed i can not remember how i did it on the main page

#3 when i do a back up i get a error if you go to my other post you will see it

#4 how do i get the bars at the top and bottom even with the site

website is www.sounddestroyermat.com

thank you

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1> From the comstock readme file:
STYLESHEET SETTINGS:

The top horizontal category navigation, and the footer IP address are set to display none by default.
To use comment out this declaration:

#navCatTabsWrapper {
display: none;
}
#siteinfoIP {
display: none;
}

and un-comment the following declarations:

/* #navCatTabsWrapper {
margin: 0 auto;
background: url(../images/navbar.gif) repeat-x;
font-weight: bold;
color: #ffffff;
}*/

2> includes/languages/english/comstock/header.php

3>This is not template specific

4>This should take care of the problem
just unzip and upload the entire includes folder to your server.

Attachment 6215

im sorry for the catagories i ment that they would be right above my products in the middle like this site http://www.dashtrimkits.net/ and also when you look at my site are some of the title cut in half like wher it says new products in the gray area and do you know how to fix the backup area or tell me where to go please

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Originally Posted by clydejones

1> From the comstock readme file:
STYLESHEET SETTINGS:

The top horizontal category navigation, and the footer IP address are set to display none by default.
To use comment out this declaration:

#navCatTabsWrapper {
display: none;
}
#siteinfoIP {
display: none;
}

and un-comment the following declarations:

/* #navCatTabsWrapper {
margin: 0 auto;
background: url(../images/navbar.gif) repeat-x;
font-weight: bold;
color: #ffffff;
}*/

2> includes/languages/english/comstock/header.php

3>This is not template specific

4>This should take care of the problem
just unzip and upload the entire includes folder to your server.

Attachment 6215

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i did what you said to remove welcome to sound destroyer mat and it is still there

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Originally Posted by clydejones

1> From the comstock readme file:
STYLESHEET SETTINGS:

The top horizontal category navigation, and the footer IP address are set to display none by default.
To use comment out this declaration:

#navCatTabsWrapper {
display: none;
}
#siteinfoIP {
display: none;
}

and un-comment the following declarations:

/* #navCatTabsWrapper {
margin: 0 auto;
background: url(../images/navbar.gif) repeat-x;
font-weight: bold;
color: #ffffff;
}*/

2> includes/languages/english/comstock/header.php

3>This is not template specific

4>This should take care of the problem
just unzip and upload the entire includes folder to your server.

Attachment 6215

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i did the zip file and it did not work sir

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Originally Posted by jlcaudio

im sorry for the catagories i ment that they would be right above my products in the middle like this site http://www.dashtrimkits.net/ and also when you look at my site are some of the title cut in half like wher it says new products in the gray area and do you know how to fix the backup area or tell me where to go please

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admin -> configuration -> layout settings -> Categories - Always Show on Main Page (set to 1)

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Originally Posted by jlcaudio

i did the zip file and it did not work sir

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Here's a screenshot of your site (looks like it worked just fine)

Attachment 6217

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Originally Posted by clydejones

1> From the comstock readme file:
STYLESHEET SETTINGS:

The top horizontal category navigation, and the footer IP address are set to display none by default.
To use comment out this declaration:

#navCatTabsWrapper {
display: none;
}
#siteinfoIP {
display: none;
}

and un-comment the following declarations:

/* #navCatTabsWrapper {
margin: 0 auto;
background: url(../images/navbar.gif) repeat-x;
font-weight: bold;
color: #ffffff;
}*/

2> includes/languages/english/comstock/header.php

3>This is not template specific

4>This should take care of the problem
just unzip and upload the entire includes folder to your server.

Attachment 6215

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to let you know i was working on this site with the regular zincart for awhile then i upgraded to your templete if that matters for my number 2 problem

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Originally Posted by jlcaudio

i did what you said to remove welcome to sound destroyer mat and it is still there

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Sorry, my bad.

includes/languages/english/comstock/index.php

define('HEADING_TITLE', 'Welcome to ' .STORE_NAME); /*Replace this line with the headline you would like for your shop. For example: Welcome to My SHOP!*/
} elseif ($category_depth == 'nested') {
// this will also be used on Top Level
define('HEADING_TITLE', 'Welcome to ' .STORE_NAME); /*Replace this line with the headline you would like for your shop. For example: Welcome to My SHOP!*/

change both instances

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Originally Posted by clydejones

1> From the comstock readme file:
STYLESHEET SETTINGS:

The top horizontal category navigation, and the footer IP address are set to display none by default.
To use comment out this declaration:

#navCatTabsWrapper {
display: none;
}
#siteinfoIP {
display: none;
}

and un-comment the following declarations:

/* #navCatTabsWrapper {
margin: 0 auto;
background: url(../images/navbar.gif) repeat-x;
font-weight: bold;
color: #ffffff;
}*/

2> includes/languages/english/comstock/header.php

3>This is not template specific

4>This should take care of the problem
just unzip and upload the entire includes folder to your server.

Attachment 6215

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Originally Posted by clydejones

Here's a screenshot of your site (looks like it worked just fine)

Attachment 6217

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how do i do a screen shot ill show you and also the red lines at the top and the grey line at the bottom

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Originally Posted by jlcaudio

how do i do a screen shot ill show you and also the red lines at the top and the grey line at the bottom

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make sure you've cleared your browser cache.

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Originally Posted by clydejones

Sorry, my bad.

includes/languages/english/comstock/index.php

define('HEADING_TITLE', 'Welcome to ' .STORE_NAME); /*Replace this line with the headline you would like for your shop. For example: Welcome to My SHOP!*/
} elseif ($category_depth == 'nested') {
// this will also be used on Top Level
define('HEADING_TITLE', 'Welcome to ' .STORE_NAME); /*Replace this line with the headline you would like for your shop. For example: Welcome to My SHOP!*/

change both instances

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where i added welcome to sound destroyer mat is not in there and i wanted to remove it because when i go to define main page and put info in there it is to close together if i knew how to space them out i would just leave that title

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Originally Posted by clydejones

make sure you've cleared your browser cache.

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i cleard the cookies and still nothing

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Originally Posted by jlcaudio

i cleard the cookies and still nothing

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What browser are you using?

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Originally Posted by jlcaudio

i cleard the cookies and still nothing

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Quote:

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Originally Posted by jlcaudio

where i added welcome to sound destroyer mat is not in there and i wanted to remove it because when i go to define main page and put info in there it is to close together if i knew how to space them out i would just leave that title

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define('HEADING_TITLE', 'Welcome to ' .STORE_NAME); /*Replace this line with the headline you would like for your shop. For example: Welcome to My SHOP!*/
} elseif ($category_depth == 'nested') {
// this will also be used on Top Level
define('HEADING_TITLE', 'Welcome to ' .STORE_NAME); /*Replace this line with the headline you would like for your shop. For example: Welcome to My SHOP!*/

The highlighted portions are what you need to change or edit.

i cant save my picture here i took a screen shot do you have a email address and ill send it to you please

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Originally Posted by clydejones

define('HEADING_TITLE', 'Welcome to ' .STORE_NAME); /*Replace this line with the headline you would like for your shop. For example: Welcome to My SHOP!*/
} elseif ($category_depth == 'nested') {
// this will also be used on Top Level
define('HEADING_TITLE', 'Welcome to ' .STORE_NAME); /*Replace this line with the headline you would like for your shop. For example: Welcome to My SHOP!*/

The highlighted portions are what you need to change or edit.

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ok but why isnt in there listed because it is on the website now all i want to do is delete it from my website

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Originally Posted by jlcaudio

where i added welcome to sound destroyer mat is not in there and i wanted to remove it because when i go to define main page and put info in there it is to close together if i knew how to space them out i would just leave that title

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ok i got it my bad sir im sorry ok how do i remove the rest of it just take out STORE_NAME and it will be removed

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Originally Posted by jlcaudio

ok but why isnt in there listed because it is on the website now all i want to do is delete it from my website

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ok i got it the welcome to part removed now how do i get my catagories to be in the body of my website like some people do instead in the side boxes

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Originally Posted by clydejones

What browser are you using?

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im using vista i have a screenshot for you but i tried saving it on here and it asked for a url for my image do i have to upload it to my server or something

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Originally Posted by jlcaudio

ok i got it the welcome to part removed now how do i get my catagories to be in the body of my website like some people do instead in the side boxes

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I explained how to do this in the post above

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Originally Posted by jlcaudio

im using vista i have a screenshot for you but i tried saving it on here and it asked for a url for my image do i have to upload it to my server or something

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Sorry vista is not a browser.

What browser are you using (firefox, internet explorer, safari, chrome, opera)

If you are using internet explorer then click on tools (in the menu bar) then select delete browsing history

Then select temporary internet files then click the delete button

after doing this make sure you refresh the page in your browser.

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Originally Posted by clydejones

Sorry vista is not a browser.

What browser are you using (firefox, internet explorer, safari, chrome, opera)

If you are using internet explorer then click on tools (in the menu bar) then select delete browsing history

Then select temporary internet files then click the delete button

after doing this make sure you refresh the page in your browser.

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i have the welcome part done thank you for that and yes im using IE and i did delete all of the history and cookies but im also on a laptop also and its a widescreen would that be why im seeing it different. Also do you know how i can get my catagories in the body of my pages

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Originally Posted by jlcaudio

i have the welcome part done thank you for that and yes im using IE and i did delete all of the history and cookies but im also on a laptop also and its a widescreen would that be why im seeing it different. Also do you know how i can get my catagories in the body of my pages

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can i get your email address and ill send you the pic of my screen shot

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Originally Posted by jlcaudio

can i get your email address and ill send you the pic of my screen shot

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click on my name on the left of this post then from the dropdown menu select send an e-mail.

Sorry if this has been asked before but where do you load the includes file for this template. Is it includes/template or some where else.

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Originally Posted by SilverKop

Sorry if this has been asked before but where do you load the includes file for this template. Is it includes/template or some where else.

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You upload it to the root directory of your server where you have Zen Cart installed.

Clyde, hate to bother you for this because I have used your templates so many times with great success. I upgraded one my site to comstock 2.02. No problems. I have test and working versions of this on several sites - again, no problems. But, to save my soul, I can not get my logo image to display on the site I just updated from ver 2.0 of Comstock. the site is www.bobkatgifts.net . One of my test sites is www.bobkatgifts.net/whimsical - it displays just fine there ????:frusty:

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Originally Posted by 2004g35

Clyde, hate to bother you for this because I have used your templates so many times with great success. I upgraded one my site to comstock 2.02. No problems. I have test and working versions of this on several sites - again, no problems. But, to save my soul, I can not get my logo image to display on the site I just updated from ver 2.0 of Comstock. the site is www.bobkatgifts.net . One of my test sites is www.bobkatgifts.net/whimsical - it displays just fine there ????:frusty:

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Here are screen shots from both sites. The logo appears to be present.

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Hi all!
I've just started using zencart 1.3.8a and have downloaded the Comstock template....the best template I've seen by a mile :)

I've installed as per the instructions and everything seems to work but the site is left aligned rather than centered as it should be.
Also, the header image header_bg.jpg doesn't show.

I'm completely new to php so am struggling to make sense of it all!
Can anyone please take a look at my site and see if they can spot what I've done wrong?
Here's the URL http://snowrepublic.org.uk/shop/

Thanks for your help!
I'm off to have a look see if I can find some sort of php development software so I don't have to keep bothering you guys when I have a problem....wish me luck lol!

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Originally Posted by damiantaylor

Hi all!
I've just started using zencart 1.3.8a and have downloaded the Comstock template....the best template I've seen by a mile :)

I've installed as per the instructions and everything seems to work but the site is left aligned rather than centered as it should be.
Also, the header image header_bg.jpg doesn't show.

I'm completely new to php so am struggling to make sense of it all!
Can anyone please take a look at my site and see if they can spot what I've done wrong?
Here's the URL http://snowrepublic.org.uk/shop/

Thanks for your help!
I'm off to have a look see if I can find some sort of php development software so I don't have to keep bothering you guys when I have a problem....wish me luck lol!

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After just a quick look, it appears that the stylesheet.css is not being read correctly causing everything to be rendered incorrectly.

You might want to try uploading everything again.

Thanks Clyde,
I reloaded everything and the problem remained, so I removed zencart, reinstalled then uploaded comstock again but the probelm still remains.
Is there a preferred location to download the template from? Just thinking maybe I have an old version or something?

Thanks,
Damian

Just had a look using firefox and it is centered but still no heading image.
It looks like there may be a problem with IE8!

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Originally Posted by damiantaylor

Just had a look using firefox and it is centered but still no heading image.
It looks like there may be a problem with IE8!

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part of the problem may be the location of the google add stuff you have on the page.

It appears that it is located above the doctype information

and it should be located in the <head> </head> section of the page.

Ah, that's a forced ad by my host.
I'll see if I can find another host that doesn't force ads to test the theory!

I'll let you know how I get on.....:smile:

Hi again Clyde,
I've saved my page offline and removed the banner code, but it still renders the page incorrectly.
I'm having a look at the html to see if I can find what's wrong.

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Originally Posted by damiantaylor

Hi again Clyde,
I've saved my page offline and removed the banner code, but it still renders the page incorrectly.
I'm having a look at the html to see if I can find what's wrong.

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When I view the page source this is what I'm seeing: The highlighted portion should not be where it is. it should be located within the <head> </head> section.

<div id='d9608aeeae7903134f236ba81615b609' align='center'
style='position:absolute; z-index:100; margin-top:2px; vertical-align:middle; width:100%; line-height:25px; background-color:#F0F0F0; border:none'>
<table width='100%' height='15' align="center" border='0' bgcolor='#F0F0F0' style="margin:0px; margin-top:0px">
<tr align="center" valign="top" style="margin:0px; margin-top:0px">
<td width='100%' height='15' align="center" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap" style="margin:0px; margin-top:0px">
<script type="text/javascript"><!--
google_ad_client = "pub-1060188634942535";
/* 728x15, Create 09-8-14 */
google_ad_slot = "7853530127";
google_ad_width = 728;
google_ad_height = 15;
//-->
</script>
<script type="text/javascript"
src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">
</script>
<a href="http://www.free-web-host.me/" target="_blank" style="margin:0px; margin-top:0px"><img style="margin:0px; margin-top:0px" src="http://www.free-web-host.me/FreeHosting.php" alt="Free Hosting" width="160" height="15" border="0" /></a>
</td></tr></table></div>
<script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript">
var _571e4d938fce895f659315a68998b3f9 = ( document.compatMode.toLowerCase()=="css1compat" ) ? document.documentElement : document.body;
var _f5ea287e37175b40f6567eb0cf6878c7 = document.getElementById("d9608aeeae7903134f236ba81615b609").style;
function _d5f76104b737df719677726fe87a7525() {
_f5ea287e37175b40f6567eb0cf6878c7.top = ( _571e4d938fce895f659315a68998b3f9.scrollTop + _571e4d938fce895f659315a68998b3f9.clientHeight - 25 ) + "px";
_f5ea287e37175b40f6567eb0cf6878c7.left = "0px";
}
setInterval( '_d5f76104b737df719677726fe87a7525()' , 100 );
</script>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" dir="ltr" lang="en">
<head>
<title>Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce</title>

<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" />
<meta name="keywords" content="ecommerce, open source, shop, online shopping " />
<meta name="description" content="Zen Cart! : - ecommerce, open source, shop, online shopping" />
<meta http-equiv="imagetoolbar" content="no" />
<meta name="author" content="Snow Republic, Comstock Template Design by Clyde Jones, http://mysticmountainnaturals.com/testsite/" />
<meta name="generator" content="shopping cart program by Zen Cart&trade;, http://www.zen-cart.com eCommerce" />

<base href="http://snowrepublic.org.uk/shop/" />

<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="includes/templates/comstock/css/stylesheet.css" />
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="includes/templates/comstock/css/stylesheet_betterCategoriesEzInfo.css" />
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="includes/templates/comstock/css/stylesheet_css_buttons.css" />
<!--[if IE]>
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="includes/templates/comstock/css/ie_stylesheet.css" />
<![endif]-->
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="print" href="includes/templates/comstock/css/print_stylesheet.css" />
</head>

<body id="indexHomeBody">

Just saved the code offline again and moved the <head> before the <div> as you stated and when trying it again it still renders left adjusted in IE8, however it does render correctly centered in Firefox so it looks like an IE8 problem. I'll see if I can make it work in IE8 and let you know, then it's just how to get the header_bg.jpg to show in both browsers......both jobs for tomorrow though......I need a drink :yes:

Thanks for your help so far Clyde and thanks again for the template :smile:

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Originally Posted by damiantaylor

Just saved the code offline again and moved the <head> before the <div> as you stated and when trying it again it still renders left adjusted in IE8, however it does render correctly centered in Firefox so it looks like an IE8 problem. I'll see if I can make it work in IE8 and let you know, then it's just how to get the header_bg.jpg to show in both browsers......both jobs for tomorrow though......I need a drink :yes:

Thanks for your help so far Clyde and thanks again for the template :smile:

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The view source still shows up as I indicated in my previous post.

I've also attached a screenshot of the site: It is not rendering the css correctly. Unless the large text is intentional.

Attachment 6387

Sorry Clyde, when I moved the code I just tried it offline.
It's not to do with the template, it must be my installation of zen cart. As you mentioned, the text is too large and I've just changed back to the classic template and it also renders laft adjusted in IE8 and centered in Firefox.

I used Softaculous in my web host control panel to do the install for me.
I'll have to try a different host.

Thanks for all your help!!

Hi again Clyde,
I've signed up to a new web host and things look much better in both IE8 and Firefox.
I still can't get the heading backgroud image to appear though. Have you got any ideas?

New location:

http://snow.byethost8.com/shop/

Thanks!

It's ok, I've sorted it!
Just realised the image code was commented out of the stylesheet by default :blush:

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Originally Posted by damiantaylor

It's ok, I've sorted it!
Just realised the image code was commented out of the stylesheet by default :blush:

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admin -> configuration -> EZ-Pages Settings -> EZ-Pages Display Status - HeaderBar (set to 1)

Then you'll need to create some internal links using EZ-pages

admin -> tools -> EZ-pages

Hi Clyde!
I'm not sure if this is a problem with zen cart or the template....

If you look at my shop: http://snow.byethost8.com/shop/
the page doesn't look quite right because the center of the page is too high. The black bar at the center that contains the words 'This text can be changed in inludes/languages/english/comstock/header.php' is lined up with the red bar on the background.

I was just experimenting with ez-page links (I've got a link labelled 'Book a service' in the left column) and noticed when I configured that link to be in the header, the page rendered correctly.
It's as though you need to have at least 1 ez-page link in the header for the page to look right.

I hope this helps in some way and if it's a problem with zen cart, not the template let me know and I'll report it to the creators.

Regards,
Damian

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Originally Posted by damiantaylor

Hi Clyde!
I'm not sure if this is a problem with zen cart or the template....

If you look at my shop: http://snow.byethost8.com/shop/
the page doesn't look quite right because the center of the page is too high. The black bar at the center that contains the words 'This text can be changed in inludes/languages/english/comstock/header.php' is lined up with the red bar on the background.

I was just experimenting with ez-page links (I've got a link labelled 'Book a service' in the left column) and noticed when I configured that link to be in the header, the page rendered correctly.
It's as though you need to have at least 1 ez-page link in the header for the page to look right.

I hope this helps in some way and if it's a problem with zen cart, not the template let me know and I'll report it to the creators.

Regards,
Damian

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The fix posted here should solve this issue

That fixed it! Thanks Clyde.

Can I ask another question?
I've been trying to change the background colour of the categories in my categories sidebox but am having no luck at all.
I've searched the forums and found the colour is currently set to #9a9a9a so I searched all the css files and changed them whereever I found that colour but it had no effect.

Can you tell me where the category background colour is controlled? I'd like to change it to a background image if that's possible.

Thanks again for all your help Clyde!

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Originally Posted by damiantaylor

That fixed it! Thanks Clyde.

Can I ask another question?
I've been trying to change the background colour of the categories in my categories sidebox but am having no luck at all.
I've searched the forums and found the colour is currently set to #9a9a9a so I searched all the css files and changed them whereever I found that colour but it had no effect.

Can you tell me where the category background colour is controlled? I'd like to change it to a background image if that's possible.

Thanks again for all your help Clyde!

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Background color for the categories is set in stylesheet_betterCategoriesEzInfo.css and is set to #ccc

Hi Clyde, I'm getting quite far tweaking my site now but could you help me with a php question please?

I've highlighted which category was selected by the user by re-instating SPAN.category-subs-parent and SPAN.category-subs-selected into the style sheet and changing the colour of the selected category text.

However, the above spans don't effect special categories such as 'New Products' and 'All Products' so I'm trying to add that functionality.
In tpl_categories.php you can tell which category or subcategory was selected by the user with the code:
if ($box_categories_array[$i]['current'])

Is there an equivalent method to tell which special category was selected?

Thanks again!

Regards,
Damian

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Originally Posted by damiantaylor

Hi Clyde, I'm getting quite far tweaking my site now but could you help me with a php question please?

I've highlighted which category was selected by the user by re-instating SPAN.category-subs-parent and SPAN.category-subs-selected into the style sheet and changing the colour of the selected category text.

However, the above spans don't effect special categories such as 'New Products' and 'All Products' so I'm trying to add that functionality.
In tpl_categories.php you can tell which category or subcategory was selected by the user with the code:
if ($box_categories_array[$i]['current'])

Is there an equivalent method to tell which special category was selected?

Thanks again!

Regards,
Damian

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in tpl_categories.php the handling of New, Special, ALL and Featured products is handled on lines 75 - 117.

That is the section(s) where you will need to make whatever edits you are working.

I've found the code you mentioned thanks, but I'm still not sure how I can tell if the user has clicked any of the special categories.
Is there a variable I can test to check if, for example, the user has just clicked 'New Products'?

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by damiantaylor

I've found the code you mentioned thanks, but I'm still not sure how I can tell if the user has clicked any of the special categories.
Is there a variable I can test to check if, for example, the user has just clicked 'New Products'?

Thank you!

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I'm not sure I understand exactly what it is you're trying to accomplish.

You might want to ask in the better categories sudebox support thread

Using ZC version 1.3.8a and the Comstock template. Web address: www.SarasSoapsnSuch.com.

Question: In the footer, there's a graphic for the credit cards I (supposedly) take, listing MC, Visa, Discover and AmEx, plus Paypal. I don't take AmEx or PP, so how do I change that graphic? I looked in /public_html/includes/templates/comstock/common/tpl_footer.php, but couldn't see anything that looked like the line I'd need to edit for that. I need this to be more accurate. I honestly didn't realize it listed all of them (or I'd have troubleshot this earlier), and now I've got to contact a customer about her AmEx payment that I can't accept.

Thanks!

~Sara

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Originally Posted by Sara's Soaps

Using ZC version 1.3.8a and the Comstock template. Web address: www.SarasSoapsnSuch.com.

Question: In the footer, there's a graphic for the credit cards I (supposedly) take, listing MC, Visa, Discover and AmEx, plus Paypal. I don't take AmEx or PP, so how do I change that graphic? I looked in /public_html/includes/templates/comstock/common/tpl_footer.php, but couldn't see anything that looked like the line I'd need to edit for that. I need this to be more accurate. I honestly didn't realize it listed all of them (or I'd have troubleshot this earlier), and now I've got to contact a customer about her AmEx payment that I can't accept.

Thanks!

~Sara

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open includes/templates/comstock/common/tpl_footer.php

find and comment out/delete the following:

<div id="shopOptions">&nbsp;</div>

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If you want to modify the image

go to includes/templates/comstock/images/options.gif

Edit the file in your image editor.

Hi Clydejones,

I am using ZC version 1.3.8a and the Comstock template.
But I met a problem like www.SarasSoapsnSuch.com. In the bestsellers sideboxes, the sidebox_header_bg pic and side_box_content_bg pic can't be juncture. Could help take a look?
How can fix this problem?

Thanks a lot in advance.

James

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Originally Posted by jamesHe

Hi Clydejones,

I am using ZC version 1.3.8a and the Comstock template.
But I met a problem like www.SarasSoapsnSuch.com. In the bestsellers sideboxes, the sidebox_header_bg pic and side_box_content_bg pic can't be juncture. Could help take a look?
How can fix this problem?

Thanks a lot in advance.

James

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link to your site?

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Originally Posted by clydejones

link to your site?

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sorry, I build the web on my local host for testing, han't uploaded it on the internet. but effec looks likes the www.SarasSoapsnSuch.com. I have not installed any addone, only 1.3.8a and this template. pls help me. Thanks

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Originally Posted by jamesHe

sorry, I build the web on my local host for testing, han't uploaded it on the internet. but effec looks likes the www.SarasSoapsnSuch.com. I have not installed any addone, only 1.3.8a and this template. pls help me. Thanks

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That is a problem with the default Zen Cart Bestsellers sidebox.

The Comstock template does not include any modifications to this sidebox.

Without seeing your site I'm afraid I can't offer any useful information on solving this problem.

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Originally Posted by clydejones

That is a problem with the default Zen Cart Bestsellers sidebox.

The Comstock template does not include any modifications to this sidebox.

Without seeing your site I'm afraid I can't offer any useful information on solving this problem.

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Thanks ! I will upload my site as soon as possible

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Originally Posted by calixto

Fixed,
there is in tpl_best_sellers.php
$content .= '<div id="' . str_replace('_', '-', $box_id . 'Content') . '" class="sideBoxContent">' . "\n";
calls for definition bestsellersContent which does not exist rather than bestsellers. I could rename it as well but removed the content piece and set needed top margin
I guess that is the same thing that happens in Bestseller box in general, that the browser assumes default top margin

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Hi clydjones,

I searched forum, find some has the same issue.
I referred his suggestion, add the new class in the stylesheet.css.

.bestsellersContent {
background-image:url(../images/sidebox_content_bg.gif);
margin-top: 0;
padding:0;

}

and change the /tpl_best_sellers.php.
from
$content .= '<div id="' . str_replace('_', '-', $box_id . 'Content') . '" class="sideBoxContent">' . "\n";

to
$content .= '<div id="' . str_replace('_', '-', $box_id . 'Content') . '" class="bestsellersContent">' . "\n";

BUT it doesn't work, it still has a blank between the sidebox_content_bg.gif and sidebox_header_bg.gif.

Could you help me on this?

Thanks a lot.

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Originally Posted by jamesHe

Hi clydjones,

I searched forum, find some has the same issue.
I referred his suggestion, add the new class in the stylesheet.css.

.bestsellersContent {
background-image:url(../images/sidebox_content_bg.gif);
margin-top: 0;
padding:0;

}

and change the /tpl_best_sellers.php.
from
$content .= '<div id="' . str_replace('_', '-', $box_id . 'Content') . '" class="sideBoxContent">' . "\n";

to
$content .= '<div id="' . str_replace('_', '-', $box_id . 'Content') . '" class="bestsellersContent">' . "\n";

BUT it doesn't work, it still has a blank between the sidebox_content_bg.gif and sidebox_header_bg.gif.

Could you help me on this?

Thanks a lot.

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try the following:

open includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/sideboxes/tpl_best_sellers.php

replace the following code:

Code:

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    $content = '';
  $content .= '<div id="' . str_replace('_', '-', $box_id . 'Content') . '" class="sideBoxContent">' . "\n";
  $content .= '<div class="wrapper">' . "\n" . '<ol>' . "\n";
  for ($i=1; $i<=sizeof($bestsellers_list); $i++) {
    $content .= '<li><a href="' . zen_href_link(zen_get_info_page($bestsellers_list[$i]['id']), 'products_id=' . $bestsellers_list[$i]['id']) . '">' . zen_trunc_string($bestsellers_list[$i]['name'], BEST_SELLERS_TRUNCATE, BEST_SELLERS_TRUNCATE_MORE) . '</a></li>' . "\n";
  }
  $content .= '</ol>' . "\n";
  $content .= '</div>' . "\n";
  $content .= '</div>';

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with this:

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    $content = '';
  $content .= '<div id="' . str_replace('_', '-', $box_id . 'Content') . '" class="sideBoxContent">' . "\n";
  $content .= '<ol>' . "\n";
  for ($i=1; $i<=sizeof($bestsellers_list); $i++) {
    $content .= '<li><a href="' . zen_href_link(zen_get_info_page($bestsellers_list[$i]['id']), 'products_id=' . $bestsellers_list[$i]['id']) . '">' . zen_trunc_string($bestsellers_list[$i]['name'], BEST_SELLERS_TRUNCATE, BEST_SELLERS_TRUNCATE_MORE) . '</a></li>' . "\n";
  }
  $content .= '</ol>' . "\n";
  $content .= '</div>';

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