How do EZ-Pages work?

[ScriptJunkie]

Yes, it definitely matters. Not all types of code can go into an ez page. Java script for example is especially problematic because most java script appears in a page's header code, and you can only insert code that would normally be in the body section of an html page.

I'm working with this now and testing various things that can and can't go into an easy page, such as dynamic menu code, video and audio player widgets, game widgets, chat room code, etc.

I've asked a similar question to you and the best answer I got was to just play with it and see what it will and won't accept.

Try creating a page with just text in it following the instructions given to you by the previous poster. If it works, then you know you're doing it right. Then if it won't accept your code, you know that code is something you can't use inside an EZ page.

The work around for code that won't work in an EZ page is to manually build a webpage for the content you want, and use an EZ page to make a link for it that appears in your store header, footer and sidebox (as per your preference).

Then, instead of inserting the content into the html box in the ez page, use the internal link box below the html text box to point the link to that page.

I haven't been able to find a list of what kind of content the EZ page will and will not accept, so it's just trial and error.

Hope this helps.

[DivaVocals]

Try creating a page with just text in it following the instructions given to you by the previous poster. If it works, then you know you're doing it right. Then if it won't accept your code, you know that code is something you can't use inside an EZ page.

Or to piggyback on this, you can get your HTML page to appear inside your ZenCart header and footer if you call for it through an iframe (which you can use within an EZ Page). There are some limitations with iframes of course, but depending on the content, it could work very well..

I've also used iframes in an EZ Page to call for other things like for example a photo gallery so it appears inside of ZenCart.

[tekram]

Ok, i am really confused here how to use EZ Pages and for waht. I have seen that tutotial but it does not clarify it for me. It just might be me (https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/i...no&article=117)

What I want to do is just create a page like an "About Us."

I tried playing around with it but I am not sure what the naming convention is for the link. is it just the page title? I created a page but it keeps coming up as not found.

sorry for the newbie q.

[ckosloff]

Ok, i am really confused here how to use EZ Pages and for waht. I have seen that tutotial but it does not clarify it for me. It just might be me (https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/i...no&article=117)

What I want to do is just create a page like an "About Us."

I tried playing around with it but I am not sure what the naming convention is for the link. is it just the page title? I created a page but it keeps coming up as not found.

sorry for the newbie q.

Enter the keywords for what you are looking for in the Software add-ons section.
There are plenty of mods for adding pages there.
You don't use EZ pages for that, they are useful for building linked pages and chapters.

[Dave63]

I set up a "contact us" page as an EZ page, but I don't know how to link it to my e-mail address.
Also, does anybody know about how to link the shopping cart to the merchant services gateway?

[ckosloff]

I set up a "contact us" page as an EZ page, but I don't know how to link it to my e-mail address.
Also, does anybody know about how to link the shopping cart to the merchant services gateway?

Sorry to say, but this is another example of incorrect use of EZ pages.
There is a ready-made Contact Us page in Zen Cart out-of-the-box.
Why not use that one?
Depending on what payment gateway you are using you have to install the corresponding module.
Look in Admin --> Modules --> Payment.
If you can't find it there, chances are that there are extra modules in the add-ons section.

[Dave63]

Sorry, I did not express myself right. I did not set it up as an EZ page, I just defined the page using the define page editor(greetings and stuff). However, I still can't get the "contact us" info e-mailed to where I want it to go. Any suggestions?

[mjmazza]

I have searched far and long for this. I know I can count on the forum to help.

I am editing ezpages, however, when I try to use an external or internal link, I lose my TOC and nothing shows. The link I am trying to use works fine when I put it in the HTML section (and the TOC shows up when I do that too). I must have a setting wrong I can't find. I have read and tried about everything and this forum is my last resort. PLEASE can anyone help?

[TShooters]

mjmazza,

Post #14 here: http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84740

[ckosloff]

mjmazza,
Post #14 here: http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84740

Hmm...that mod. is for users building a site with lots of HTML, not so much emphasis on products, therefore not the main target of Zen Cart.
Seems to me that something is malfunctioning on EZ pages setup, don't know exactly what, you will have to check all your files to see if something's missing.
Links should work fine, look earlier in the thread for a discussion about links in EZ pages between Kuroi and myself.