Admin changes not showing in cart (sidebox controls etc)

[DrByte]

all was going fine with changing how things look and so forth but when using admin to remove or add boxes it only changes things on public side now and then

Normally those changes will take effect immediately ... esp if you're using the supplied classic/default template unmodified.

Website Rob's point is valid -- if the admin area is pointing to a different database than the storefront, any changes you make to the admin will not be reflected in the storefront.

However, if you have never edited those files after your installation, the problem is rather less likely to be with the settings in those files.

I suppose it's worth checking to see what the SQL_CACHE_METHOD is set to in those files though. If it's not set to 'none', then set it to 'none' for now.

Also, clear your browser's cache and cookies ... maybe you're seeing old cached content unexpectedly?

[P&T Aromatic Candles]

Hi DrByte and W/Rob I had already checked both config files but they are both ok and point to the same DB (will post them anyway just incase) also i only downloaded the latest version yesterady! so may even take the upgrade path if I can not get this going by tonight also I always clear out the cache while designing to make sure changes have taken affect so i am a bit stumped with this one; anyway enogh dribble from me! and thanks for helping me

includes/configure

<?php

// 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://**********.com.**/shop');

define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://**********.com/~******/shop');



// Use secure webserver for checkout procedure?

define('ENABLE_SSL', 'true');



// 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', '/');

define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/');



define('DIR_WS_IMAGES', 'images/');

define('DIR_WS_INCLUDES', 'includes/');

define('DIR_WS_FUNCTIONS', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'functions/');

define('DIR_WS_CLASSES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'classes/');

define('DIR_WS_MODULES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'modules/');

define('DIR_WS_LANGUAGES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'languages/');

define('DIR_WS_DOWNLOAD_PUBLIC', DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'pub/');

define('DIR_WS_TEMPLATES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'templates/');



define('DIR_WS_PHPBB', '/phpBB2/');



// * DIR_FS_* = Filesystem directories (local/physical)

//the following path is a COMPLETE path to your Zen Cart files. eg: /var/www/vhost/accountname/public_html/store/

define('DIR_FS_CATALOG', '/home/********/public_html/shop/');



define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'download/');

define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD_PUBLIC', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'pub/');

define('DIR_WS_UPLOADS', DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'uploads/');

define('DIR_FS_UPLOADS', DIR_FS_CATALOG . DIR_WS_UPLOADS);

define('DIR_FS_EMAIL_TEMPLATES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'email/');



// define our database connection

define('DB_TYPE', 'mysql');

define('DB_PREFIX', ''); // prefix for database table names

define('DB_SERVER', 'localhost'); // eg, localhost - should not be empty

define('DB_SERVER_USERNAME', '*********_ZEN2');

define('DB_SERVER_PASSWORD', '******');

define('DB_DATABASE', '********_ZEN1');

define('USE_PCONNECT', 'false'); // use persistent connections?

define('STORE_SESSIONS', 'db'); // use 'db' for best support, or '' for file-based storage



// The next 2 "defines" are for SQL cache support.

// For SQL_CACHE_METHOD, you can select from:  none, database, or file

// If you choose "file", then you need to set the DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE to a directory where your apache

// or webserver user has write privileges (chmod 666 or 777). We recommend using the "cache" folder inside the Zen Cart folder

// ie: /path/to/your/webspace/public_html/zen/cache   -- leave no trailing slash

define('SQL_CACHE_METHOD', 'none');

define('DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE', '/enter/your/path/to/public_html_or_htdocs/and/zencart/here/zen/cache');



?>

admin/includes/configure

<?php


  define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://********.com.**/shop');

  define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://********.com/~********/shop');

  define('HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER', 'http://********.com.**/shop');

  define('HTTPS_CATALOG_SERVER', 'https://********.com/~********/shop');



  // secure webserver for catalog module and/or admin areas?

  define('ENABLE_SSL_CATALOG', 'false');

  define('ENABLE_SSL_ADMIN', 'true');



// 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', '/admin/');

  define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '/');

  define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_ADMIN', '/admin/');

  define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/');



  define('DIR_WS_IMAGES', 'images/');

  define('DIR_WS_ICONS', DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'icons/');

  define('DIR_WS_CATALOG_IMAGES', HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER . DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'images/');

  define('DIR_WS_CATALOG_TEMPLATE', HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER . DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'includes/templates/');

  define('DIR_WS_INCLUDES', 'includes/');

  define('DIR_WS_BOXES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'boxes/');

  define('DIR_WS_FUNCTIONS', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'functions/');

  define('DIR_WS_CLASSES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'classes/');

  define('DIR_WS_MODULES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'modules/');

  define('DIR_WS_LANGUAGES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'languages/');

  define('DIR_WS_CATALOG_LANGUAGES', HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER . DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'includes/languages/');



// * DIR_FS_* = Filesystem directories (local/physical)

  //the following path is a COMPLETE path to your Zen Cart files. eg: /var/www/vhost/accountname/public_html/store/

  define('DIR_FS_ADMIN', '/home/*******/public_html/shop/admin/');

  define('DIR_FS_CATALOG', '/home/*****/public_html/shop/');



  define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_LANGUAGES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'includes/languages/');

  define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_IMAGES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'images/');

  define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_MODULES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'includes/modules/');

  define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_TEMPLATES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'includes/templates/');

  define('DIR_FS_BACKUP', DIR_FS_ADMIN . 'backups/');

  define('DIR_FS_EMAIL_TEMPLATES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'email/');

  define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'download/');



// define our database connection

  define('DB_TYPE', 'mysql');

  define('DB_PREFIX', '');

  define('DB_SERVER', 'localhost'); // eg, localhost - should not be empty

  define('DB_SERVER_USERNAME', '*********_ZEN2');

  define('DB_SERVER_PASSWORD', '***');

  define('DB_DATABASE', '*****_ZEN1');

  define('USE_PCONNECT', 'false'); // use persistent connections?

  define('STORE_SESSIONS', 'db'); // use 'db' for best support, or '' for file-based storage



  // The next 2 "defines" are for SQL cache support.

  // For SQL_CACHE_METHOD, you can select from:  none, database, or file

  // If you choose "file", then you need to set the DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE to a directory where your apache 

  // or webserver user has write privileges (chmod 666 or 777). We recommend using the "cache" folder inside the Zen Cart folder

  // ie: /path/to/your/webspace/public_html/zen/cache   -- leave no trailing slash 

  define('SQL_CACHE_METHOD', 'none');

  define('DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE', '/enter/your/path/to/public_html_or_htdocs/and/zencart/here/zen/cache');



?>

[DrByte]

Um ... a few observations:
1. Why are your files double-spaced?
2. Were those files generated by the zc_install installer? Or by your one-click cPanel install?
3. It's not good that your DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE entry is set to a bogus "demo" value:

 define('DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE', '/enter/your/path/to/public_html_or_htdocs/and/zencart/here/zen/cache');

It should normally be the same as your DIR_FS_CATALOG, with /cache on the end of it.

[P&T Aromatic Candles]

Aahh I was going to ask about that but as usual I forgot! trying to do this as well as make stock; anyway I will change that now and see how i go thanks Dr B Oh and yes it was just a one click install from cpanel

[P&T Aromatic Candles]

Well don't know what I did but I have broken it So have decided to re-install and then upgrade and many thanks DrByte and website rob I appreciate your help sorry for wasting your time

[Website Rob]

No need to reinstall as the problem appears to be with your config files.

Along with what DrByte mentioned I see this, which is incorrect.

includes/configure.php
define('ENABLE_SSL', 'true');


admin/includes/configure.php
define('ENABLE_SSL', 'false');
define('ENABLE_SSL_ADMIN', 'true');


Have you already setup an SSL Cert? If not then using 'true' for SSL is not right. Also, you should not have 'ENABLE_SSL' set to True for 'includes' and False for 'admin/includes'.

Change the above and apply what DrByte suggested as well.

As to your files being double spaced, that is probably due to your FTP program. If you are using an FTP program with the word "Commander" in it then best to get rid of it and use another.