MultiSite Module Support Thread

[Shoreham1]

Hi, apologies for posting but I've searched through virtually every post in this thread but can't seem to find an answer to my particualr problem.

I'm running a new installation of ZC1.38 and have managed to get 3 sites working from a template and sub-domain point of view. These are:

http://www.dominicanrepublicexcursions.com
http://outbacksafari.dominicanrepublicexcursions.com
http://hitchddr.dominicanrepublicexcursions.com

But, even though I have set up the categories correctly with the <!--site name--> for each category I can only see the same category on ALL THREE SITES.

In addtion I've had to disable the categories side box as I can only see the header of each site if this box is turned on.

I'm sure theres some simple explanation to this, but its driving me mad :-)

Any advice would be most appreciated....

Many thanks in advance,

Pete

[pildo]

themes dont working when this sideboxes was on:
sideboxes/whats_new.php
sideboxes/featured.php

[Shoreham1]

After another "wonderful" afternoon trying to get my head around this, I've actually found that each site_config file doesn't actually work, even though they are configured as per the instructions. I REALLY need a fresh pair of eyes to look at this guys........so if anyone feels like a challenge (and I'm sure it'll take someone apart 10 secs to resolve!), I'm happy to give someone admin access/ftp access etc and pay them for their time......its actually got to the stage where I simply need a small nudge in the right direction and I'll be fine........
So if anyone wants to make a few bucks (payable via PayPal) PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP :-)
Many thanks

[thegoodlifestore]

After another "wonderful" afternoon trying to get my head around this, I've actually found that each site_config file doesn't actually work, even though they are configured as per the instructions. I REALLY need a fresh pair of eyes to look at this guys........so if anyone feels like a challenge (and I'm sure it'll take someone apart 10 secs to resolve!), I'm happy to give someone admin access/ftp access etc and pay them for their time......its actually got to the stage where I simply need a small nudge in the right direction and I'll be fine........
So if anyone wants to make a few bucks (payable via PayPal) PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP :-)
Many thanks

I was having trouble with the config_sites files as stated in the intsall instructions.

I actually made TWO site_config files and that made it work (somehow).
YOURDOMAIN.com_config.php
www.YOURDOMAIN.com_config.php

[ebaysoho]

I have a question, when I try use multisite links 3 webs with one cart,the shopper have to login for each website,is there any way only login one time?
Thanks you for attention and I am waitting for reply!

[RWerksman]

Ok, I believe that I've solved the issue with linked products showing up more than once. Here is what you need to do:

/includes/classes/split_page_results.php

Find:

function splitPageResults($query, $max_rows, $count_key = '*', $page_holder = 'page', $debug = false) {

Replace:

function splitPageResults($query, $max_rows, $count_key = 'p.products_id', $page_holder = 'page', $debug = false) {

/includes/modules/pages/featured_products/header_php.php
(and pages/product_all, and pages/product_new)

Find the first SELECT statement. Add the word DISTINCT right after the SELECT.


This works for me, YMMV. Backup stuff first!

[matt2397]

So I needed add support for ssl and wanted to have all of the store domains goto one main domain.

I did search a bit but didn't find too much besides getting a wildcard certificate.

I did found that in sites_switch.php if you update HTTPS_SERVER to your ssl domain like:

//The order for this site will be seen for ORDER_SITE from the admin section
define('ORDER_SITE',SITE_NAME);
define('HTTP_SERVER', "http://$default_server_name");
define('HTTPS_SERVER', "https://ssl.domain.com");

it seems to work using just the the one domain.

So just seeing if there are any know problems with doing this. Thanks!

[dovzamir]

So I needed add support for ssl and wanted to have all of the store domains goto one main domain.

I did search a bit but didn't find too much besides getting a wildcard certificate.

I did found that in sites_switch.php if you update HTTPS_SERVER to your ssl domain like:

it seems to work using just the the one domain.

So just seeing if there are any know problems with doing this. Thanks!

Although this sounds exactly like what I want to do, it doesn't work on anything other than the main domain. After going to ssl.domain.com, it just goes to the main domain when it goes back to http://

But if you come up with something which works...
I'm also trying to do this. I want the payment gateway to come from the same sub-domain no matter which store you come from, since my gateway charges me for each sub-domain he supports.
If I solve this, I'll post back...

[dovzamir]

So I needed add support for ssl and wanted to have all of the store domains goto one main domain.

I did search a bit but didn't find too much besides getting a wildcard certificate.

I did found that in sites_switch.php if you update HTTPS_SERVER to your ssl domain like:

it seems to work using just the the one domain.

So just seeing if there are any know problems with doing this. Thanks!

Hi again,

OK I managed to get mine the way I wanted. Tell me if it's what you wanted to do, or if anyone else is interested in this.

Motivation: My CC charges me a flat monthly fee (+ percentage of course) for every https:// site I ask him to approve. Since I have several stores, I would have to, pay him extra for each one.

Note: All my domains are sub-domains of the main domain. i.e. www.domain.tld, store1.domain.tld, store2.domain.tld, etc.

Solution: Added some lines of code to checkout process to see if the transaction is originating from the main site. If not, remember which sub-domain it came from -> switch to the main site -> process -> switch back to the sub-domain.

If anyone is interested, it's generic code provided you use the main domain/sub-domain approach. I wouldn't want to do it any other way, since it would be a security risk if it worked for just any domain.

Here's the doctored header_php file for checkout_process. Comments welcome!

<?php

/**

* Checkout Process Page

*

* @package page

* @copyright Copyright 2003-2006 Zen Cart Development Team

* @copyright Portions Copyright 2003 osCommerce

* @license http://www.zen-cart.com/license/2_0.txt GNU Public License V2.0

* @version $Id: header_php.php 4276 2006-08-26 03:18:28Z drbyte $

*/


// Added by Dov Zamir on 6/4/2009 - saves the original sub-domain and goes to the main site for procssing
if (isset($_SESSION['been_here'])) {
$server_name=$_SERVER['SERVER_NAME'];
$len=(strlen($server_name));
$domain=substr($server_name,strpos($server_name,'.'),$len);
$origin='www'.$domain;
if ($server_name != $origin) {
zen_redirect('https://www'.$domain.'/index.php?main_page=checkout_process');
$_SESSION['been_here']=1;
}
}

// End of addition


// This should be first line of the script:
$zco_notifier->notify('NOTIFY_HEADER_START_CHECKOUT_PROCESS');



require(DIR_WS_MODULES . zen_get_module_directory('checkout_process.php'));



// load the after_process function from the payment modules

$payment_modules->after_process();



$_SESSION['cart']->reset(true);



// unregister session variables used during checkout

unset($_SESSION['sendto']);

unset($_SESSION['billto']);

unset($_SESSION['shipping']);

unset($_SESSION['payment']);

unset($_SESSION['comments']);

$order_total_modules->clear_posts();//ICW ADDED FOR CREDIT CLASS SYSTEM



// This should be before the zen_redirect:

$zco_notifier->notify('NOTIFY_HEADER_END_CHECKOUT_PROCESS');



// Changed by Dov Zamir - 6/4/2009 - Return to original site after processing.
if (isset($_SESSION['been_here'])) {
unset($_SESSION['been_here']);
zen_redirect('https://'.$server_name.'/index.php?main_page=checkout_success');
}
else {
zen_redirect(zen_href_link(FILENAME_CHECKOUT_SUCCESS, '', 'SSL')); }





require(DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'application_bottom.php');

?>

[HiPCTech]

Thank you RWerksman for that fix! It solved my problems!
May God bless you,
Iasmin

Ok, I believe that I've solved the issue with linked products showing up more than once. Here is what you need to do:

/includes/classes/split_page_results.php

Find:

function splitPageResults($query, $max_rows, $count_key = '*', $page_holder = 'page', $debug = false) {

Replace:

function splitPageResults($query, $max_rows, $count_key = 'p.products_id', $page_holder = 'page', $debug = false) {

/includes/modules/pages/featured_products/header_php.php
(and pages/product_all, and pages/product_new)

Find the first SELECT statement. Add the word DISTINCT right after the SELECT.


This works for me, YMMV. Backup stuff first!