Easy Populate 1.2.5.4 support

[Scrat]

tootsiebelle - First thing I would check that you have up loaded all the files correctly and that the permissions are right for those files as you are getting 'Permission denied ' & 'No such file ' errors. Re-upload the files one by one and see what that brings.

[tootsiebelle]

Nope, tried that, and CHMOD all the files...still get errors

[Scrat]

tootsiebelle - Right, next thing is check your file locations as stated in the Readme.txt ( Stupid question you do have a 'temp' folder ? if so check the location.

1) Change the name of the "admin" directory in this package to suit your zencart installation
2) The temp folder is configured to reside in your store directory. If you store is not in the
site root (eg. /mystore/) then the temp directory must also go in this directory.3) If you want to re-name the uploads (temp) folder, ensure that you configure Easy Populate to
reflect this change after installation
4) Upload all files in their respective directories.
5) Go to Admin -> Tools -> Easy Populate. If prompted to install Easy Populate, click on the
link provided. Otherwise, type in your browser address bar ?langer=install after /easypopulate.php
(eg. YOUR_ADMIN/easypopulate.php?langer=install). If you wish to remove and re-install the default
config settings, type ?langer=remove after /easypopulate.php
(eg. YOUR_ADMIN/easypopulate.php?langer=remove) and begin this step again.
6) Go to Admin -> Configuration -> Easy Populate, and configure the upload directory if you have
changed it from default. Also, ensure that the correct date format is set for your upload files.
7) If this mod gives you more time with your family or friends, and/or less customer headaches, please
consider a donation to [email protected] to ensure this module is continually supported and improved :-)


IMPORTANT!!!
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** your temp folder must have owner permissions to read/write/execute (chmod 700) for EP to work.
EP now adjusts this for you (unless you have a windows server - ask your host to adjust permissions on this folder for the IIS web server)
** The temp folder has example downloaded files in it. You may wish to delete these before uploading.
** It is recommended that you download a file 1st and use this as a template for your uploads (install should do this for you..)
** If for some reason the config install fails, you can upload the SQL file provided using Admin -> Tools -> Install SQL Patches

That's it!
REMEMBER TO BACK UP EVERYTHING FIRST!

[tootsiebelle]

Thanks Scrat! The problem was the permissions on the TEMP file!!!! Thanks a bunch!

[tootsiebelle]

Thanks Scrat! The problem was the permissions on the TEMP file!!!! Thanks a bunch!

Spoke too soon! Now I am getting:
No model field in record. This line was not imported

How do I fix this? The field is in the file, but I don't have anything in it. Do I need to assign something like a item number?

ie. Black Eyelets... model number is blk_round?

[Scrat]

tootsiebelle -

the most common issue is that the model number/ref has to be unique to that one product.

The best way to test any imports is set up a product in Zencart add attributes etc and then download the complete file and the attribute file and then open them in OO or Excel and see the structure/format. Then just copy the first product row as an example and add additional products ( with unique model ref's) and then import and I would put money on it it would just work great (Version 1.2.5.4 and 3 )
Also read this FAQ below it does work

[tonysebay]

Has anyone tested EPA with V 1.3.8? Is it compatible?
thanks!

Works fine on mine

[tonysebay]

Anyone know why I can't upload a complete description when I go to look at an item the description is cut off yet the full description is in the file when I upload it. yet when it is done only 256 bits shows here is a sample
http://afdeals.com/index.php?main_pa...ducts_id=19456

[Scrat]

tonysebay - To start you need to do a little fault finding!

# Is this a new issue on a new install?
# Is it a new issue on a old install?
# What editor are you using Excel or Oo, CSVed
# Have you checked the .txt file before import, that the rest of the text appears?
# How many products are you trying to upload at once?

I have checked the SQL update for 1.3.8 and it hasn't changed any values in the Product description values in the database, I would guest its not a Zencart/easypop. problem !

[Fireflyz]

Works fine on mine

Good to know..Thanks for the reply!