Things every New Zenner needs to know

[Ryk]

One of the most important things the new user needs to know is that there is a printed manual now available here.

[Chris10]

It's probably already been said before but what would be really helpful is some kind of diagram or screenshot that clearly points out and states what is what and where to find it. Like in my case, I want to change almost every image on my site but I have no idea what the default images are called, where to find them, or what code to use to insert them. I've been working on my site for probably almost a week now and have only been able to put 2 images in the code. I am at a loss for the rest. Hopefully I'm not alone with the confusion.

[clydejones]

Take a look here in the tutorials/FAQ:

What directories contain all the images? (i.e. buttons, icons, images etc.)?

[nicedreams]

I've successfully tackled Zen Cart and it's taken around a week to do so. Things that have slowed me down:

- Not being conversant with the folder structure.
- Not knowing how to stretch the site layout further.

So many Zen Cart websites look exactly the same. There were some good ones in the old showcase (before I chose to use Zen Cart). That's what I'm after.

I'm considered adept at HTML and CSS. I think maybe some newbies are tackling Zen Cart without these skills. I think you need to state some prerequisites.

I can't imagine learning Zen Cart followed by XHTML and CSS.

Josh,
Josh.biz Web Design.

PS
I'm glad to be working with Zen Cart. It's great.

[cmcgaugh]

One of the most important things the new user needs to know is that there is a printed manual now available here.

Thanks Ryk! I just ordered it based on your & Kim's recommendation,
and hope it will make the process a whole lot easier & faster!

[nicedreams]

It's a shame the book costs so much to obtain in the UK. The book looks great but with the cost of printing and delivery to the UK it totals over $80+.

[kuroi]

$80 is an odd figure that doesn't really reflect any of the costs of ordering for delivery in the UK. You can pay more or less depending upon your level of patience (aka shipping time) ranging from £194.41 for super mega fast printing and delivery down to just $55.76 for economy. Even express delivery is only $70.89.

[Ryk]

It's a shame the book costs so much to obtain in the UK. The book looks great but with the cost of printing and delivery to the UK it totals over $80+.

Tosh & twaddle! Economy postage is £5.95; book is £24.77. Total =£30.72p = US$60.06

£30 that will save you hours of work at whatever you think your time is worth!

How much did ZenCart cost you? Not a lot in total to get a business up and running is it?

BTW - there's nothing in this for me; I'm promoting it because it is excellent and will save ME hours answering basic questions on the forum!

[jsteelethg]

I am a new Zenner. Aside from the multitude of changes and places to look my biggest problem is probably the dumbest. The database is all set with all the tables. I had one table pre-existing already and it is now part of the database. How do I access my products from that table in the searches. I realize I can add categories and products, but i already have them there in the database and have no way of knowing how to access them.

Thank you for your time

[Ryk]

Some of us are good (in fact, some of the others are brilliant!) , and we even have one or two magicians, but as far as I know, not one of us is able to read minds - so a more detailed explanation of your existing setup is vital for us to be able to help.

Are you talking about an existing Zencart which you're upgrading (I doubt it, if you are a new Zenner) or are you talking about importing your product info from another cart?