Overwriting Salemaker code

[pfabrick]

OK, I'll admit up front that I'm not a mod writer! We're currently upgrading to 1.3.9h and I have need to modify at least two core files (plus a couple on the admin side that I haven't even identified yet). One of the reasons we were so hesitant to upgrade was due to the customizations made to core code so I'm trying to eliminate that as much as possible this time.

The files are function_prices.php and salemaker.php. I need to change a query and the output of that query by one field (to extend functionality of the multiSite mod). Is there a "best-practice" way to handle these changes? I'm very familiar with the way to handle template changes, just not these coding changes.

Thanks so much in advance!

[DrByte]

There are no "overrides" for the functions PHP files.
You'll have to make your customizations in the files directly. Take notes for future upgrades so you can redo whatever's required in the future if you still need that custom functionality.

[pfabrick]

There are no "overrides" for the functions PHP files.
You'll have to make your customizations in the files directly. Take notes for future upgrades so you can redo whatever's required in the future if you still need that custom functionality.

Thanks, I was afraid of that after reading the Developer's API but thought I would check.....just in case I missed something.

[DrByte]

A line of code to alter a query is a very simple change to make. AND it's also a very simple change to "spot" when preparing to do an upgrade, especially if you use the recommended tools such as WinMerge (or a suitable equivalent for whatever O/S you're using).