How do EZ-Pages work?

[joyjoy]

EZ-pages are created / edited in tools=> EZ-Pages

But.....but...I've created the EZ page, it's doesn't appear in my define page manager. Is there a place where I can clearly read the process of creating and editing an EZ page. From what I understand, it seems to be that the whole EZ pages module applies to an easy way to link rather than actually "creating pages". I've taken to manually creating pages because I just could not figure it out. But any help would be appreciated. You'd think that EZ pages would be....well...easy. But looking at this thread there seems to be a heavy amount of confusion.

[DivaVocals]

But.....but...I've created the EZ page, it's doesn't appear in my define page manager. Is there a place where I can clearly read the process of creating and editing an EZ page. From what I understand, it seems to be that the whole EZ pages module applies to an easy way to link rather than actually "creating pages". I've taken to manually creating pages because I just could not figure it out. But any help would be appreciated. You'd think that EZ pages would be....well...easy. But looking at this thread there seems to be a heavy amount of confusion.

EZ pages allows you to create PAGES and LINKS TO PAGES all from the same EZ Pages module.. You do not edit EZ pages with the defined pages editor as EZ pages are NOT defined pages..

[swguy]

They are in your database in the ez_pages table.

[devyani]

Worked for me too!
This should be made sticky. I searched and searched and found the answer today !

That is how it is designed so you can make custom titles ...

You could try customizing the:
/includes/modules/meta_tags.php

using your templates and overrides for:
/includes/modules/your_template_dir/meta_tags.php

and customize this code:

// EZ-Pages:
  case 'page':
  $ezpage_id = (int)$_GET['id'];
  $chapter_id = (int)$_GET['chapter'];
  if (defined('META_TAG_TITLE_EZPAGE_'.$ezpage_id)) define('META_TAG_TITLE', constant('META_TAG_TITLE_EZPAGE_'.$ezpage_id));

to read:

// EZ-Pages:
  case 'page':
  $ezpage_id = (int)$_GET['id'];
  $chapter_id = (int)$_GET['chapter'];
  if (defined('META_TAG_TITLE_EZPAGE_'.$ezpage_id)) {
    define('META_TAG_TITLE', constant('META_TAG_TITLE_EZPAGE_'.$ezpage_id));
  } else {
    define('META_TAG_TITLE', (defined('NAVBAR_TITLE') ? NAVBAR_TITLE . PRIMARY_SECTION : ''));
  }
  if (defined('META_TAG_DESCRIPTION_EZPAGE_'.$ezpage_id)) define('META_TAG_DESCRIPTION', constant('META_TAG_DESCRIPTION_EZPAGE_'.$ezpage_id));

[Kevin205]

Trying to implement a lot of easy pages, with a lot of characters. Product parts manuals and cannot use PDFs!

What is the best way to use EZ pages without storing data in the database?

Other than using page2 and page3 method, how can data be pulled, from an outside html page on your own server, utilizing EZ pages?

[gjh42]

You could create the ez-page as an external link; this would go to the actual html page when clicked, and would be outside the ZC structure.

You would probably want some standardized HTML wrapping for these pages so they resemble your site, including prominent links to lead back to the ZC structure.

[Kevin205]

Is this the only way that this could be achieved?

Thanks for the reply.

[gjh42]

Other than using page2 and page3 method, how can data be pulled, from an outside html page on your own server, utilizing EZ pages?

Define pages are the way to handle external files within Zen Cart. It would take custom coding to make ez-pages do this, and might introduce security risks (one method bears warnings about this).

There is a define page generator in Plugins that may make the task of creating them easier: http://www.zen-cart.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=566

[Kevin205]

Thanks Glen.

[stitchnkitty]

Good morning - I dont know if this is where I need to be - but...
I have read all 53 pages of this thread and my head is swimming. I have just started the need for ez pages and
I know that I am going about this in the incorrect manner...

This is what I would like for my informational section to look like:
http://www.stitchnframeonline.com/in...=index&cPath=2 only instead of linking to cart purchase area I would like to link to informational pages on each subject.

I have ATTEMPTED to duplicate this in EZpages
http://www.stitchnframeonline.com/in...d=1&chapter=10

I do not like the next/continue and previous at the top..

I am wondering if I need to construct the cover page that has the links in it with define pages(that would be listed in the More Information which would be more desirable) and then use the ezpages as the linking support pages?

Am I missing something????? I do not totally understand TOC and how that works -I have read FAQ like 3 times.

Many Thanks Stitchnkitty