how do i install a template

[advarntek]

hi i want to install a template called costock http://www.zen-cart.com/index.php?ma...roducts_id=472

i have copyed the the hole unzipped file to mysite/cart/includes/templates
i then whet to admin/template selection but the template was not there.
what do i have to do and please don't post layers of code like CCS ect because i just get lost in it.
just a easy set of instuction in steps please.

[afo]

You don't put the entire template in one place. The template download should be divided up the way it needs to be installed, so if there's a folder called /includes/templates/TEMPLATE_NAME, it should be uploaded to /includes/templates on your website. Just match up the names.

There's usually a "read me" file of instructions included with templates which should tell you what to put where.

[clydejones]

hi i want to install a template called costock http://www.zen-cart.com/index.php?ma...roducts_id=472

i have copyed the the hole unzipped file to mysite/cart/includes/templates
i then whet to admin/template selection but the template was not there.
what do i have to do and please don't post layers of code like CCS ect because i just get lost in it.
just a easy set of instuction in steps please.

You don't put the entire template in one place. The template download should be divided up the way it needs to be installed, so if there's a folder called /includes/templates/TEMPLATE_NAME, it should be uploaded to /includes/templates on your website. Just match up the names.

There's usually a "read me" file of instructions included with templates which should tell you what to put where.

That particular template has all the files and folders already structured in ZC format.
open the includes folder in the distribution. now go through each individual folder and look for a folder named "YOUR_TEMPLATE", change this folder name to match the name of your custom folder.
Once that is done all you have to do is upload the entire includes folder to your server.
Go to admin -> tools -> template selection and choose the new template.
go to admin -> tools -> layout boxes controller and reset the sideboxes.

These same instructions are included in the readme file that is included with the distribution.

[advarntek]

so all i do is match up the files and not overwrite them am i right

[clydejones]

so all i do is match up the files and not overwrite them am i right

All the necessary "comstock" directories are already a part of the distribution.

So all you really need to do is upload the entire includes directory to your server.

go to admin -> tools -> template selection -> click the edit button and select comstock and then click the update button.

go to admin -> tools -> layout boxes controller -> and click the reset button at the bottom of that page.

Make any adjustments to the boxes you want included and your done.

[advarntek]

kmow i see i have instaed my first template it so easy when people just write it out thanks for all the help

[afo]

Glad you got it sorted! Good Luck and Happy Zenning!

[Kim]

advarntek,

I hope you are not planning to leave Zen Cart in the framed site you use. Php and frames are not friends.

[advarntek]

i am useing a ifram for products on advarntek.co.uk at the moment untill i can get the store finished then i will make it my new website and it will replace my old advarntek.co.uk