Search box in header disappeared when upgraded from v1.3.9h to v1.5.5a

[HighCastleCrafts]

When I upgraded my website from v1.3.9h to v1.5.5a, the "Enter search keywords here" box and "Search" button disappeared from the right-hand side of the header. I know I edited the width of the keyword box years ago, but I can't remember which file I used.

The search box and button do not appear on my upgraded website. How do I add them? The old version is still live; the upgraded version is in test mode. Thanks.

[dbltoe]

In YourAdmin, Tools, Layout Boxes Controller and see if it's actually turned on.

[HighCastleCrafts]

Hmm, well, don't I feel foolish. I hadn't turned it on because I thought it would create a right sidebox when I only want them on the left. Thanks, dbltoe.

Can you tell me where to edit the width of the Search Term box? Thanks.

[dbltoe]

The forum search box is not always the greatest. Try googling "search box width zen cart" without the quotes.
Nothing better than learning to fish.

[HighCastleCrafts]

Thanks. I figured it out once before, so hopefully I can again.

[HighCastleCrafts]

I figured it out, so I'll post the info in case it can help someone else.

\includes\templates\template_default\sideboxes\tpl_search_header

Near the bottom,

$content .= zen_draw_input_field('keyword', '', 'size="6" maxlength="30"
style="width: 180px" placeholder="' . HEADER_SEARCH_DEFAULT_TEXT . '"
onfocus="if (this.value == \'' . HEADER_SEARCH_DEFAULT_TEXT . '\') this.value =
\'\';" onblur="if (this.value == \'\') this.value = \'' . HEADER_SEARCH_DEFAULT_TEXT
. '\';"') . '&nbsp;<input type="submit" value="' . HEADER_SEARCH_BUTTON . '"
style="width: 55px" />';

The two bolded styles are the ones I changed.

[Zean]

I figured it out, so I'll post the info in case it can help someone else.

\includes\templates\template_default\sideboxes\tpl_search_header

I suspect you lost your original template modification when you upgraded for the same reason you will lose this one when you upgrade again in the future . . . because your changes to \includes\templates\template_default\sideboxes\tpl_search_header is overwritten when you upgrade. To preserve your customization you can create a custom template and use the Template Override System. So, instead of changing the template_default file you would copy it \includes\templates\template_default\sideboxes\tpl_search_header into \includes\templates\highcastlecrafts_custom_template\sideboxes\tpl_search_header and make your changes there.

Understanding the Override System
https://www.zen-cart.com/content.php...verride-system

[dbltoe]

BTW, it is NOT recommended to use underscore in a website filename. It can actually lower ranking. Use dashes/hyphens instead. http://tinyurl.com/gnsc9dm