how to put a line between categories?

[lina0962]

I want to seperate categories with lines in the category sidebox, just like there is a line between "new products" and categories. How can I do that?

Also, I want to add a little triangle in front of each category. How can I do that?

Thank you very much for instructions!

Lina

[KaeFeE]

Look for this file:

includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/sideboxes/tpl_categories.php

and change this :

if (SHOW_COUNTS == 'true') {
        if ((CATEGORIES_COUNT_ZERO == '1' and $box_categories_array[$i]['count'] == 0) or $box_categories_array[$i]['count'] >= 1) {
          $content .= CATEGORIES_COUNT_PREFIX . $box_categories_array[$i]['count'] . CATEGORIES_COUNT_SUFFIX;
        }
      }

      $content .= '<br />' . "\n";

by this

      if (SHOW_COUNTS == 'true') {
        if ((CATEGORIES_COUNT_ZERO == '1' and $box_categories_array[$i]['count'] == 0) or $box_categories_array[$i]['count'] >= 1) {
          $content .= CATEGORIES_COUNT_PREFIX . $box_categories_array[$i]['count'] . CATEGORIES_COUNT_SUFFIX;
        }
      }

      $content .= '<hr id="catBoxDivider" />' . "\n";

[Courage9]

Using V1.3.9b

Current with all updates.

I'm just trying to figure out how to add lind separators between each item in my "EZ PAGE SIDEBOX"

I read what was listed here, and tried to apply that fix to my "tpl_ezpages.php", but it wouldn't work. I could only get lines at the beginning of the box and at the end, but not between each ezpage????

You can see what I mean by looking at the page here: www.celebrityapparel.net

This is my ezpage code:
/* $content .= '</ul>' . "\n";*/
$content = '<hr id="catBoxDivider" />';
$content .= '<div id="' . str_replace('_', '-', $box_id . 'Content') . '" class="sideBoxContent">';
$content .= "\n" . '<ul style="margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style-type: none;">' . "\n";
for ($i=1, $n=sizeof($var_linksList); $i<=$n; $i++) {
$content .= '<li><a href="' . $var_linksList[$i]['link'] . '">' . $var_linksList[$i]['name'] . '</a></li>' . "\n" ;
} // end FOR loop
$content .= '<hr id="catBoxDivider" />' . "\n";
$content .= '</div>';
?>

Thanks

[Courage9]

Am I that ignorant? I've followed the directions in the help section, but to no avail. Please -- anyone.. I know it's something so easy that I'm missing...but that's what is making it so hard. I'm blinded by my own mind...

[haredo]

Using V1.3.9b

Current with all updates.

I'm just trying to figure out how to add lind separators between each item in my "EZ PAGE SIDEBOX"

I read what was listed here, and tried to apply that fix to my "tpl_ezpages.php", but it wouldn't work. I could only get lines at the beginning of the box and at the end, but not between each ezpage????

You can see what I mean by looking at the page here: www.celebrityapparel.net

This is my ezpage code:
/* $content .= '</ul>' . "\n";*/
$content = '<hr id="catBoxDivider" />';
$content .= '<div id="' . str_replace('_', '-', $box_id . 'Content') . '" class="sideBoxContent">';
$content .= "\n" . '<ul style="margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style-type: none;">' . "\n";
for ($i=1, $n=sizeof($var_linksList); $i<=$n; $i++) {
$content .= '<li><a href="' . $var_linksList[$i]['link'] . '">' . $var_linksList[$i]['name'] . '</a></li>' . "\n" ;
} // end FOR loop
$content .= '<hr id="catBoxDivider" />' . "\n";
$content .= '</div>';
?>

Thanks

Try this:

/* $content .= '</ul>' . "\n";*/
$content = '<hr id="catBoxDivider" />';
$content .= '<div id="' . str_replace('_', '-', $box_id . 'Content') . '" class="sideBoxContent">';
$content .= "\n" . '<ul style="margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style-type: none;">' . "\n";
for ($i=1, $n=sizeof($var_linksList); $i<=$n; $i++) {
$content .= '<hr id="catBoxDivider" />';
$content .= '<li><a href="' . $var_linksList[$i]['link'] . '">' . $var_linksList[$i]['name'] . '</a></li>' . "\n" ;
} // end FOR loop
$content .= '<hr id="catBoxDivider" />' . "\n";
$content .= '</div>';
?>

1. the highlighted red font is the fix...

[Courage9]

I knew it was easy....Thanks Your the best! Yes it worked perfectly...I just forgot how to do it.

[gjh42]

Note that if you are using this in several places on one sidebox or page, you should not call it <hr id="catBoxDivider" /> but <hr class="catBoxDivider" />.
An id is supposed to be unique on a page. You can style
.catBoxDivider {}
however you like in your stylesheet.

Also, for any sidebox that uses a <ul> or otherwise has its elements in block-type display, you don't need to edit the template file at all. You can use a stylesheet rule to put a top or bottom border on the items.

[haredo]

Your Welcome..

Nice explanation of the function of the stylesheet...

[daltonkost]

Thanks Guys!

<hr class="catBoxDivider" />.

This worked well for me on both the category and ez page sidebox. Nice evenly spaced lines.

I'm assuming it will work on the information sidebox as well, but haven't tried it yet.

Dalton

[haredo]

Yes, you are very correct..