Ceon URI Mapping v4.x

[DivaVocals]

of course i've read this - it's in the documentation - but it doesn't fit what i've been asking for.. i'm hoping there are other business owners out there who have migrated from another software to Zen Cart.. they'll know how it's done.. it's a must have - that's why i'm surprised there's no module out there for it.

Well then you need to explain something or else NO ONE is going to be able to help you.. Why exactly do you think that section of the documentation doesn't cover what you are trying to do?? It sounds EXACTLY like what you are trying to do. (and it sounds just like what lhungil described as one of your options..)

This is what that section of the readme says

Modifying the rule to allow URI mappings to be used which end with a particular file extension (e.g. “.html”).

The example rewrite rule by default does not rewrite URIs ending with a 2 to 5 letter file extension, to avoid wasteful attempts by the later rules to check if image files, CSS files etc. should have their URIs rewritten, and for maximum compatibility with other software being used to run the site.
However, some stores may want to use particular extensions - for example “.html” or “.php” - at the end of its URIs, possibly to match up with advertising literature, or to re-map URIs from a previous site.

It's easy to let the Ceon URI Mapping module manage URIs with any file extension by making a simple change to the rewrite rule.

The section goes on to explain how to setup the .htaccess file to do this with this module.. How is this DIFFERENT from what you have stated you are trying to do???

[DivaVocals]

Well then you need to explain something or else NO ONE is going to be able to help you.. Why exactly do you think that section of the documentation doesn't cover what you are trying to do?? It sounds EXACTLY like what you are trying to do. (and it sounds just like what lhungil described as one of your options..)

This is what that section of the readme says



The section goes on to explain how to setup the .htaccess file to do this with this module.. How is this DIFFERENT from what you have stated you are trying to do???

To add to this.. I just tried on a test site I had up and running with this module installed. I followed the instruction in the section of Conor's readme that I am referring to and entered "gc1041017.html" for my test product's URI and IT WORKED.. so please explain HOW this section of the documentation not help you achieve what you originally posted you are trying to accomplish??

here's the actual URL with autogenerated URL's - http://medievalclothing.co/hobby-stone/merlins-magic
but when i put gc1041017.html in the URL mapping field, the site tries to bring up http://medievalclothing.co/gc1041017.html and it says it does not exist.

and don't read any emotions into my posts, I'm simply asking for clarification..

if this section of the readme for this module doesn't do what you are trying to do then it's going to be difficult for ANYONE here to help you.. So some clarification might be necessary.. You might also want to post your .htaccess file too..

[tyankee]

To add to this.. I just tried on a test site I had up and running with this module installed. I followed the instruction in the section of Conor's readme that I am referring to and entered "gc1041017.html" for my test product's URI and IT WORKED.. so please explain HOW this section of the documentation not help you achieve what you originally posted you are trying to accomplish??

and don't read any emotions into my posts, I'm simply asking for clarification..

if this section of the readme for this module doesn't do what you are trying to do then it's going to be difficult for ANYONE here to help you.. So some clarification might be necessary.. You might also want to post your .htaccess file too..

where did you enter 'gc1041017.html'????? i tried entering that in the zen_cri_uri_mappings table (as stated) in the 'alternate uri' field and '301' in the 'redirection_type_code' field and left the uri field to the 'pretty' url that this module creates.. that is supposed to redirect to medievalclothing.co/gc1041017.html - and yes it does but i get a 404 page.. plus that's backwards of what i want and need.. this effect is that the URL generated through CEON redirects to another URL.. i need the OLD URL to redirect to the new CEON generated URL..

[DivaVocals]

where did you enter 'gc1041017.html'????? i tried entering that in the zen_cri_uri_mappings table (as stated) in the 'alternate uri' field and '301' in the 'redirection_type_code' field and left the uri field to the 'pretty' url that this module creates.. that is supposed to redirect to medievalclothing.co/gc1041017.html - and yes it does but i get a 404 page.. plus that's backwards of what i want and need.. this effect is that the URL generated through CEON redirects to another URL.. i need the OLD URL to redirect to the new CEON generated URL..

I manually edited the product and entered "gc1041017.html" in the URI field.

Specifying the current URI Mapping for a Product

Specifying the current URI mapping for a Product, for each language used by the store, is easily accomplished:

• Use Catalog > Categories/Products to navigate to the product the desired product is within.
• Click the (green) icon for “Edit” alongside the product's name or click the “New Product” button if adding a new product.

The URI mapping can be automatically generated using the store's URI mapping auto-generation settings:

• The URI mapping fields can be found at the bottom of the page.
• Simply tick the URI mapping auto-generation text box and click “Preview”.
• The URI mapping will then be generated using the full path to the current product and the name of the product. For stores with multiple languages, a URI mapping will be generated for each language, using the respective product names entered for each language.
• The auto-generated URI mappings for each language the store is using will be displayed below the product's description.
• Click “Update” to save the product's information, including its URI mapping(s).

[tyankee]

I manually edited the product and entered "gc1041017.html" in the URI field.

the product itself?? or the CEON mapping table??

[tyankee]

the product itself?? or the CEON mapping table??

there is NO URI field that shows when you edit a product.. there is a field called Products URL and a field called URI Mapping.. i entered gc1041017.html in the URI Mapping field and when i accessed the product sure enough it tried to find gc1041017.html but came up with a 404 page not found.

[DivaVocals]

there is NO URI field that shows when you edit a product.. there is a field called Products URL and a field called URI Mapping.. i entered gc1041017.html in the URI Mapping field and when i accessed the product sure enough it tried to find gc1041017.html but came up with a 404 page not found.

URI Mapping field = URI field..

and you are probably getting the 404 error because you have not updated the .htaccess file as per the instructions in the section I keep referring you to.. (sorry.. not trying to be a PITA, but this is a KEY part of accomplishing what you want)

[countrycharm]

there is NO URI field that shows when you edit a product.. there is a field called Products URL and a field called URI Mapping.. i entered gc1041017.html in the URI Mapping field and when i accessed the product sure enough it tried to find gc1041017.html but came up with a 404 page not found.

Post your .htaccess file so we can take a look at it. This way we can see whatsgoing on.

[tyankee]

I manually edited the product and entered "gc1041017.html" in the URI field.

btw, i see where you might be a Mustang afficionado?? if so, did you check out my mustang site at http://mustangtraderonline.com. used to be our number #1 with over 20000 visitors per day - until Penguin..

[DivaVocals]

btw, i see where you might be a Mustang afficionado?? if so, did you check out my mustang site at http://mustangtraderonline.com. used to be our number #1 with over 20000 visitors per day - until Penguin..

Yep.. drag race and have a hubby who is the Senior Tech Editor of the number one 5.0 Mustang publication. He might be familiar with your site..