Javascript and SSI

[nick04263]

I don't know if this question should go here.

I am trying to use server side includes in order to enter in syndicated javascipt that will work with browsers that have javascript enabled or disabled. If anyone has a better way of accomplishing this task than the one I am trying, please let me know.

My biggest issue right now is that I cannot get server side includes to work with my site. I am hosting with hostgator and all the appropriate Perl modules are installed. I have tried SSI with RSS which didn't work and now my javascript (I used the tutorial here: http://willmaster.com/possibilities/...20205001.shtml) will not appear. I don't get errors, the code is there but nothing shows up.

Ideally, I would like to insert this SSI into html tables on my .php pages. Is this even possible? I don't want to make my pages .html or .shtml.

Please let me know what other information is needed to help me with this. I am probably making it more complex than necessary.

Thanks,
Nick

[Kim]

Well - you can't use .html or .shtml because the program is written in PHP. Why is determining if the javascript is on or off important?

[nick04263]

I don't understand what you mean? I am just looking for a way to use my syndicated javascript on some pages of my site and have them appear to those who have javascript enabled or disabled.

I have been searching the internet and came across some techniques such as using SSI. If there is a better way or a specific "Zen" method I would love to know.

[Kim]

including javascript is pretty easy look in the javascript directory in your Zen Cart install for instructions on including custom scripts.

[nick04263]

You are right, javascript is incredibly easy to install. But what about when you are changing it to work for everyone regardless of javascript enabled or not (besides using the <noscript> option?


Anyway, out of curiousity, where is this "javascript directory in your Zen Cart install"? I can't locate it.

Thanks,
Nick

[Kim]

includes/templates/template_default/jscript/

[DrByte]

The auto-loading of javascript that Kim mentioned is intended for auto-loading of javascript content that is needed on all pages.

If you're attempting to use javascript to display specific content on a specific spot on specific pages, you won't use that approach. Instead, you would simply insert the required javascript directly where you want it, whether in the appropriate template, or in a define-page, etc.

Since you haven't shown what you're after with a URL to demonstrate what you've tried or what's not working, there's nothing much more that can be done to offer assistance.