Stopped before I could start, index.php not found - Dreamhost Problem

[Jeffey]

Gulp! Tried so many things but I'll try.

Basically I looked at the URL that was being generated and noticed the front part was essentially being duplicated.

Since it appeared that the URLs were being derived from a combination of, for example, "HTTP_SERVER plus DIR_WS_ADMIN" and the default install (I used a "one click" automatic installation) set the HTTP_SERVER to the full actual path.

So I edited these down the follwoing in the Admin/Include/config.php (and also the /Includes/config.php file to fix catalog link problems):

define('HTTP_SERVER', '');

define('HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER', '');

So that nothing is added to the already valid path in Dir_WS_ADMIN.

Think that's it but take it with a grain of salt. What I do know is those are the two files to tweek when your URL path looks screwy.

This is as technical as I get folks and, frankly, looks confusing to me and I did it! Hope it helps someone in the future.

[Kim]

Jeffrey,

You still might want to post your configure files, normally if you have installed in the root directory you would have a slash (/) in those defines.

// * DIR_WS_* = Webserver directories (virtual/URL)
// these paths are relative to top of your webspace ... (ie: under the public_html or httpdocs folder)
define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '/');
define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/'); 

Note- the lines above those I just posted should not end with the slash.

// Define the webserver and path parameters
// HTTP_SERVER is your Main webserver: eg, http://www.yourdomain.com
// HTTPS_SERVER is your Secure webserver: eg, https://www.yourdomain.com
define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://YOUR_URL');
define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://YOUR_URL'); 

[Jeffey]

As long as it's working should I worry about that? Could it just be a case of relative vs. absolute paths?
Not sure how ot post a whole file yet but here is applicable sections:
ADMIN PHP FILE:
define('HTTP_SERVER', '');
define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://www.mydomain.com');
define('HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER', '');
define('HTTPS_CATALOG_SERVER', 'https://www.mydomain.com');

// Use secure webserver for catalog module and/or admin areas?
define('ENABLE_SSL_CATALOG', 'false');
define('ENABLE_SSL_ADMIN', 'false');

// NOTE: be sure to leave the trailing '/' at the end of these lines if you make changes!
// * DIR_WS_* = Webserver directories (virtual/URL)
// these paths are relative to top of your webspace ... (ie: under the public_html or httpdocs folder)
define('DIR_WS_ADMIN', '/zencart/admin/');
define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '//www.mydomain/zencart/');
define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_ADMIN', '/zencart/admin/');
define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/zencart/');

INCLUDES PHP FILE:
define('HTTP_SERVER', '');
define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://www.mydomain.com');

Zencart folder is in mydomain.com/zencart

Thanks!

[DrByte]

First, I have no idea why it didn't work right away without having to make edits.
Granted, I also have no idea how much Dreamhost may have altered the distributed Zen Cart files in order to work in their one-click setup.
I also don't know how much they automated vs asked you to supply information, etc.
You probably should ask *them* what's wrong.

Regardless, you will likely regret leaving some of those configure.php settings blank. Specifically:

define('HTTP_SERVER', '');
define('HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER', '');
define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '//www.mydomain/zencart/');

In the master distribution files (which you can, and should, download via the link on the Downloads page, accessible from the top of this page), you'll find "dist-configure.php" files in the same folder as your current configure.php files. They are examples you can follow for setting proper information.

[Jeffey]

Thanks Dr; Byte. Now that you've scared me do you have a suggestion regarding the fields I had to blank out to get things working?

I'll certainly get the files and take a look but any directions are appreciated since it seems you know why I would regret leaving them blank.

Thanks.

[Jeffey]

OK, these work too. Better?

Admin/includes/config.php:
define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://mydomain.com');
define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://www.mydomain.com');
define('HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER', 'http://mydomain.com');
define('HTTPS_CATALOG_SERVER', 'https://www.mydomain.com');

// Use secure webserver for catalog module and/or admin areas?
define('ENABLE_SSL_CATALOG', 'false');
define('ENABLE_SSL_ADMIN', 'false');

// NOTE: be sure to leave the trailing '/' at the end of these lines if you make changes!
// * DIR_WS_* = Webserver directories (virtual/URL)
// these paths are relative to top of your webspace ... (ie: under the public_html or httpdocs folder)
define('DIR_WS_ADMIN', '/zencart/admin/');
define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '/zencart/');
define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_ADMIN', '/zencart/admin/');
define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/zencart/');

Admn/config.php:
define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://www.mydomain.com');
define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://www.mydomain.com');

// Use secure webserver for checkout procedure?
define('ENABLE_SSL', 'false');

// NOTE: be sure to leave the trailing '/' at the end of these lines if you make changes!
// * DIR_WS_* = Webserver directories (virtual/URL)
// these paths are relative to top of your webspace ... (ie: under the public_html or httpdocs folder)
define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '/zencart/');
define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/zencart/');

Thanks everyone. Good news is I'll have to put this on the back burner for a short time so I can dedicate some real time to getting everything up and running. Probably should never have loaded it up but had a wild hair and should have realized that this kind of stuff is addictive. It's going to be hard to not work on it....like today!

[DrByte]

Yes ... much better

[Jeffey]

Sweeeet! Thanks for the head nod.

Whether you like it or not, I'll be back!

[milkyway]

Currently Dreamhost offer v 1.3.01 from their one-click-install.
I have installed many shops and never encounter your problem, perhaps you could try to remove and install again... I mean if you face future problem again.

By the way did you read the email instcruction from Dreamhost for their installation procedure, its quite standard, but with some home dir location you should put in you zencart setup config, if you follow that one I guess there wont be a problem.

One more thing Dreamhost recommending 'recreate session' -> false

I found out that if you upgraded to v.1.3.0.2 leave it to 'true' instead which better and problem free.