Upgrading from 1.3.9f to 1.3.9g query

[zinger]

I have a custom theme installed along with Zen Cart 1.3.9f and noticed that 1.3.9g has just been released (just my luck!)

So i am now doing a full backup of the stores directory, and posting this before i stuff anything up.

I will be viewing the "changelog" in the "docs" directory of 1.3.9g and updating the necessary files as mentioned by Dr Byte in his post. I am already within the 1.3.9 criteria so there is no need to make changes to databases etc.

That being said i have been reading up a little about template over rides etc and how they ease the upgrade process because you technically have your own folder with all your changes.

What i am wondering is if i downloaded a template, and am now using that template; would that automatically mean i am using a template override or am i missing something totally different?

I have made some changes to: define_main_page.php by adding a little bit of text while i sort out all the payment methods etc. The method i used was via the admin panel in the define page editor.

So when this upgrade is finalized or a full upgrade for that matter should i make sure these files are being overridden first? or does the override system not apply to these files that are expected to be changed?

Hope my question makes sense! I just want to be sure before i change anything so i completely understand what i am doing.

Cheers in advance.

[kobra]

So when this upgrade is finalized or a full upgrade for that matter should i make sure these files are being overridden first? or does the override system not apply to these files that are expected to be changed?

All override files must be compared to the change log
If not xhanged then good to go
If changed, you need to use the new file incorporating your alterations

[zinger]

Hey there, thanks for your reply. I guess what i mean is how do i know if these are override files or not?

[kobra]

I guess what i mean is how do i know if these are override files or not?

They will be in folders named for your active template
https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=36

[zinger]

My active template was installed a week ago, so is it safe to assume that if i dont see the same template folder name for example /includes/languages/ then i am not using template overrides?

[zinger]

I think i am getting the hang of it now! the define pages editor seems to be reading from my template override file, which puts my mind at ease a lot more.

Thanks!

[kobra]

My active template was installed a week ago, so is it safe to assume that if i dont see the same template folder name for example /includes/languages/ then i am not using template overrides?

You would have to create the others as outlined in the tutorial.

And to keep it simple, ONLY files that you edit/alter need to be in these override folders.

So when you do an upgrade there are only a handful of files you spcifically need to check