Uploading mod question

[topaz44]

When uploading different mods, if it says put the files in the template default, if you are using a custom template do you put them in the default or custom? I am using a custom template and tried uploading paypal verified logo and put it in default and nothing happened. Do I have to put it in both or just one? Thanks. I am also uploading image handler and would like to put it in the right spot as well.

[topaz44]

Anybody? If it was already posted, please show me the link. Sorry.

[swguy]

If it *can* be installed using an override, you should do so.
To see if overrides are supported in a directory, look for the subdirectory "classic." As of 1.3.7/1.3.8, you'll see it in

./includes/languages/classic
./includes/languages/english/classic
./includes/languages/english/extra_definitions/classic
./includes/languages/english/html_includes/classic
./includes/languages/english/modules/order_total/classic
./includes/languages/english/modules/payment/classic
./includes/languages/english/modules/shipping/classic
./includes/modules/classic
./includes/modules/sideboxes/classic
./includes/templates/classic


this means the directory can be overridden. Where you see "classsic," create your own subdirectory with the name of your own template. For instance, in templates, if your template is named "custom," if you are overriding a file in includes/modules, you would create

./includes/modules/custom/

and create the file there. Keep with this strategy, and your upgrade will be less painful.


and put

[topaz44]

Thanks. I have already created the custom folders. Now I know that if any new mod is to be uploaded, put them all in custom if possible.

[swguy]

Even if the mod author was careless and didn't do this, you should. It will make your upgrade experience easier and smoother.

[topaz44]

Thanks. Still struggling with image handler. All I am seeing in the support thread is problems after installation, not installation. Maybe my head is not there today.

[CJPinder]

Thanks. I have already created the custom folders. Now I know that if any new mod is to be uploaded, put them all in custom if possible.

Even if the mod author was careless and didn't do this, you should. It will make your upgrade experience easier and smoother.

Sometimes if a mod author has placed files in template_default it is because that is where they should go rather than carelessness. For example, my Checkout Amazon style mod has two files that need to be uploaded to template_default. The reason for this is that it creates two new pages and for each page there needs to be an associated template file. If the template file was only in the custom template folder the page would break if the user switched back to the Classic template for testing. By placing the template file in template_default the page will continue to work no matter which template the user switches to. To modify the template it should be copied to the custom folder first as per the normal procedure.

Regards,
Christian.