browser compatability issues

[Website Rob]

"site copyright display" is found in: templates/your_template/common/tpl_footer.php

Sometimes it helps to put a comment tag in various places so when viewing the parsed output you can see where you are.

[rstevenson]

I'm also seeing the code instead of the Flash in FF 3.0.8 (Mac OS X). And I do have the latest Flash installed, so there's something wrong with the code.

Checking your site in the W3's Validator gives 4 errors, starting with that extra /div, and the others are probably the same thing. A link on the W3 report leads to this URL about script problems which may cause this. Better have a look.

Rob

[Website Rob]

In FF 3.08 Windows I see the blank Flash area and the download image for Flash. Could be because I have Flash disabled. If I copy the Flash URL directly into my FF I do see the code which is actually an error. This could be because you have the Flash file(s) in your Admin section which makes no sense. The Admin area is not for public viewing and could explain the whole problem.

[MeltDown]

I can't see your Flash in my FF so I don't know for certain what exactly your objectives are but have you considered abandoning the Flash and installing a javascript slideshow? They're much more cross-browser friendly and very interactive and quite versatile. They offer the ability to display multiple slideshows on the same page, optional linking and link targeting, pause on mouse-over etc. For example I've used one on this site to show some studio photos. They are useful for products as well because you can link directly to a product page. They can, of course, also be used within the Zen PHP environment.

Here's a link to a good script at Dynamic Drive that is free for use.

If it applies to your sitaultion they can be quite useful - Good luck

[tony_sar]

i see error message using FF .. about loading swf and xml.
im all for a ecom site that is less clutter with all this stuff that moves and makes me dizzy .

I installed only one zencart for family member .. thats all i did and took me few minutes .. ( 2 years ago ) , always wanted to change the look of ( template ) , using classic zc , with only one major modification .. i changed the logo
i was told , customers are commenting on the site , that is clean , easy to navigate and is not cluttered .. no flash, no banners, and nothing that would distract visitors ..

my 2 cents ..

[customk1]

thanks to all of you for your replies!!!

rob: regarding the div, i have checked my footer, and as far as i can tell, all the divs match up? let me put it here so that i can have another set of eyes on it, im sure im just missing something obvious.

<?php
/**
 * Common Template - tpl_footer.php
 *
 * this file can be copied to /templates/your_template_dir/pagename<br />
 * example: to override the privacy page<br />
 * make a directory /templates/my_template/privacy<br />
 * copy /templates/templates_defaults/common/tpl_footer.php to /templates/my_template/privacy/tpl_footer.php<br />
 * to override the global settings and turn off the footer un-comment the following line:<br />
 * <br />
 * $flag_disable_footer = true;<br />
 *
 * @package templateSystem
 * @copyright Copyright 2003-2005 Zen Cart Development Team
 * @copyright Portions Copyright 2003 osCommerce
 * @license http://www.zen-cart.com/license/2_0.txt GNU Public License V2.0
 * @version $Id: tpl_footer.php 4821 2006-10-23 10:54:15Z drbyte $
 */
require(DIR_WS_MODULES . zen_get_module_directory('footer.php'));
?>

<?php
if (!isset($flag_disable_footer) || !$flag_disable_footer) {
?>

<!--bof-navigation display -->
<div id="navSuppWrapper">
<div id="navSupp">
<ul>
<!-- <li><?php echo '<a href="' . HTTP_SERVER . DIR_WS_CATALOG . '">'; ?><?php echo HEADER_TITLE_CATALOG; ?></a></li> -->
<?php if (EZPAGES_STATUS_FOOTER == '1' or (EZPAGES_STATUS_FOOTER == '2' and (strstr(EXCLUDE_ADMIN_IP_FOR_MAINTENANCE, $_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'])))) { ?>
<li><?php require($template->get_template_dir('tpl_ezpages_bar_footer.php',DIR_WS_TEMPLATE, $current_page_base,'templates'). '/tpl_ezpages_bar_footer.php'); ?></li>
<?php } ?>
</ul>
</div>
</div>

<ul id="bottomMenuStyle">
<li><a href="http://www.hsus.org" rel="popup standard 820 700 noicon"><img src="http://www.customk9design.com/catalogzen/includes/templates/darkness/images/humanesociety.gif" alt="Humane Society" width="290" height="55"/></a></li>
<li><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="window.open('http://www.justhost.com/ecertified?domain='+document.domain+'','JustHost','toolbar=0,scrollbars=0,location=0,statusbar=0,menubar=0,resizable=0,width=570,height=680,left=300,top=200');"><img style="border:0px;" src="http://www.justhost.com/img/greenbadges/badge4.gif" alt="Green Web Hosting" /></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Custom-K9-Design/72436717447?ref=mf" rel="popup standard 975 700 noicon"><img src="http://www.customk9design.com/catalogzen/includes/templates/darkness/images/facebook_48.gif" alt="Facebook" width="55" height="55" border="0"/></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/organic/?from=sfx&amp;uid=0&amp;t=353570" rel="popup standard 950 700 noicon"><img src="http://www.customk9design.com/catalogzen/includes/templates/darkness/images/organicfirefox.jpg" alt="Firefox" width="115" height="55" border="0"/></a></li>
<li><img src="http://www.customk9design.com/catalogzen/includes/templates/darkness/images/paymentoptions.png" alt="Payment Options" width="115" height="55"></img></li>
</ul>

<!--eof-navigation display -->


<!--bof-ip address display -->
<?php
if (SHOW_FOOTER_IP == '1') {
?>
<div id="siteinfoIP"><?php echo TEXT_YOUR_IP_ADDRESS . '  ' . $_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR']; ?></div>
<?php
}
?>
<!--eof-ip address display -->

<!--bof-banner #5 display -->
<?php
  if (SHOW_BANNERS_GROUP_SET5 != '' && $banner = zen_banner_exists('dynamic', SHOW_BANNERS_GROUP_SET5)) {
    if ($banner->RecordCount() > 0) {
?>
<div id="bannerFive" class="banners"><?php echo zen_display_banner('static', $banner); ?></div>
<?php
    }
  }
?>
<!--eof-banner #5 display -->

<ul id="bottomMenuStyle2">
<li><a href='http://customk9design.com/catalogzen/index.php?main_page=page&amp;id=2'>About Us &nbsp;&nbsp;</a></li> 
<li><a href='http://customk9design.com/catalogzen/index.php?main_page=contact_us'>Contact Us &nbsp;&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href='http://customk9design.com/catalogzen/index.php?main_page=page&amp;id=7'>Legal Stuff &nbsp;&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href='http://customk9design.com/catalogzen/index.php?main_page=page&amp;id=8'>Shipping, Returns and Availability &nbsp;&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href='http://customk9design.com/catalogzen/index.php?main_page=site_map'>Site Map</a></li>
</ul>


<!--bof- site copyright display -->
<div id="siteinfoLegal" class="legalCopyright"><?php echo FOOTER_TEXT_BODY; ?></div>
<!--eof- site copyright display -->

<?php
} // flag_disable_footer
?>

regarding admin: yes! i was also suprised by this, but that is the location the code generated, for me to put it. i am all for moving this, and will try it next, to see if it fixes the problem. do i need to move it only one folder over, to "includes" (same level as "admin") or can i put it into the same folder as the images and the xml file?

regarding dynamic drive: i like this a lot! my only question is, can i embed the images with links, so if you see something come up that you like, and you click on it, it will take you directly to that item...? thats one of the things i liked about the carousel flash.

regarding too busy: tony, i do agree with you, to some point... i may like it a little flashier than some, but it does need some streamlining. because it isnt live yet, i put some stuff up to see how it all looked, but will be tweaking it back a little over the next week. thanks for your input!

thanks to all of you, keep the thoughts coming!! (i will be out of town later today thru sunday, so if you dont get an immediate response, it isnt because im not interested! any suggestions are ALWAYS welcome!)

[MeltDown]

regarding dynamic drive: i like this a lot! my only question is, can i embed the images with links, so if you see something come up that you like, and you click on it, it will take you directly to that item...? thats one of the things i liked about the carousel flash.

Yes, you can indeed embed links - That's one of the great attributes! A potential customer can pause an image by mouse-over and click the image to be taken directly to the product page.

For example: Take a look about half way down this page where you see the rotating images of our lovely Italian model wearing various pieces of jewelry. I have these links set to go directly to that products category page.

[Website Rob]

rob: regarding the div, i have checked my footer, and as far as i can tell, all the divs match up? let me put it here so that i can have another set of eyes on it, im sure im just missing something obvious.

regarding admin: yes! i was also suprised by this, but that is the location the code generated, for me to put it. i am all for moving this, and will try it next, to see if it fixes the problem. do i need to move it only one folder over, to "includes" (same level as "admin") or can i put it into the same folder as the images and the xml file?

The error is not a result of Validation but due to the files being within the Admin area; which is not viewable to the pubic.

Put your files anywhere else than the Admin area / directories. I usually like to create a new dir. for files like this, which are sitewide and must be publicly available. Somewhere at the same level as 'images', 'includes', but any Public dir. will work.