138 mods tested on 139

[mprough]

I found a mod that does not work w/ 139! Back Up My Site PHP found here:
http://www.zen-cart.com/index.php?ma...roducts_id=881

To be sure it was ZC version and not user error (my installation), I installed fresh copies of 1.3.8 and 1.3.9 on the same server. Then I performed the same actions on each (rename admin folder, adjust chmod, etc).

Then I installed Back Up My Site PHP. I was successful with 138 but failed miserably with 139.

I consulted with someone much smarter than myself, she said:
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It appears as though you are missing a re-write rule or something similar. I checked the server and there is a file named backup_mysite.php, however it looks like the backup is attempting to pass it some options the site is not configured to use. I know wordpress does something similar with its index.html. Basically there may be some data you are missing from your .htaccess file. I also noticed you are using the latest version of Zen, perhaps that mod needs to be tweaked to work with it? The .htaccess files in the admin are different from the 1.3.8 version, I checked.++++

Has anybody figured a work around for this yet? I have searched everywhere!

This will never function in it's current structure in PHP 5.3X

~Melanie

[BlessIsaacola]

I found a mod that does not work w/ 139! Back Up My Site PHP found here:
http://www.zen-cart.com/index.php?ma...roducts_id=881

To be sure it was ZC version and not user error (my installation), I installed fresh copies of 1.3.8 and 1.3.9 on the same server. Then I performed the same actions on each (rename admin folder, adjust chmod, etc).

Then I installed Back Up My Site PHP. I was successful with 138 but failed miserably with 139.

I consulted with someone much smarter than myself, she said:
++++
It appears as though you are missing a re-write rule or something similar. I checked the server and there is a file named backup_mysite.php, however it looks like the backup is attempting to pass it some options the site is not configured to use. I know wordpress does something similar with its index.html. Basically there may be some data you are missing from your .htaccess file. I also noticed you are using the latest version of Zen, perhaps that mod needs to be tweaked to work with it? The .htaccess files in the admin are different from the 1.3.8 version, I checked.++++

Has anybody figured a work around for this yet? I have searched everywhere!

What error message did you get if any? Do you have any error in the new error logging file included with version 1.3.9a (located inside the cache folder)? Is file type needed by that mod now restricted in the new .htaccess file and you simply need to add the extension to the allowed list?

[DivaVocals]

This will never function in it's current structure in PHP 5.3X

~Melanie

Hi Melanie.. can you elaborate a little on this?? Is there a short "reason why" you can share??

[mprough]

Hi Melanie.. can you elaborate a little on this?? Is there a short "reason why" you can share??

The functions it uses to generate the backup cannot run in PHP 5.3X as they are no longer supported. Fact is this type of module for PHP 5.3 will be a challenge to accomplish, especially for hardened PHP carts.

We built this module for a client who had NO access to create a backup for his site which we needed to move. For compliance and security, everyone should be running full backups from their hosting account and downloading them to a physical drive.

We only submitted the module in hopes that the code could be utilized for those in similar situations. But it is old, expired and cannot work in PHP5.3 .... As a matter of fact it does not work in many server configurations already due to security measures taken by hosting companies.

~Melanie

[Shane78]

UPDATE

Not Working (Needs rewriting)
Back Up My Site PHP Files (Feznizzle ) NOT PHP5.3 READY Also
Desktop Data (tested by Steven300)
Easy Populate 1.2.5.7.csv (tested by me)
enhanced_whos_online_1-0-4 (tested by Melanie)
group_pricing_per_item_1-3-2 (tested by Melanie)
Icons for Manufacturers (tested by me)
Login Spruce Up (tested by me, this rewrites the /admin/login.php which has changed in 139)
purchase order module by knuckle (tested by me)
Restructured Add Product Page for Admin (tested by me, this is a rewrite of the /admin/includes/modules/product/collect_info.php which has changed in 139. I tried to work it out but couldnt, so from a noobs (mine) viewpoint it wont work on 139.. gutted, it is a great layout)
Stock By Attributes (tested by me)
Ultimate SEO URL (read a post by Vger) NOT PHP5.3 READY Also


Working but needs cafeful winmerging - mod edits core files that have changed in 139 (varying degrees of difficulty)
Admin Login as Customer (Tested by me)
Admin Profiles (Tested by me – dead easy)
Average Product Rating – ( Tested by Clyde Jones)
Dual Pricing v1.6 (tested by aeibc – NB intensive winmerging)
Fast and Easy Checkout (Tested by lankeeyankee, DivaVocals) NOT PHP 5.3 READY
Google Checkout (tested by slomojojo, BlessIsaacola – NB pain in bum! follow post http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpo...&postcount=106)
Hidden Wholesale 2.0 (tested by aeibc)
Image Handler 2 (Tested by CJPinder, Melanie and me) NOT PHP 5.3 READY
newsletter_subscribe_2-1-1 (Tested by Melanie)
Smart Backgrounds (Tested by me)
Super Orders 2.0 Rev 48a (Tested by Jtheed, aeibc, me)
time_zone_offset (Tested by Clyde Jones)

Working
Add Customers From Admin 1.07 (tested by me)
add_customers_from_admin_105 << Version in contribs untested as it was retro hacked for PHP 4X (Tested by Melanie)
Admin Notes Advanced (tested my me)
admin_activity_report_1-3 (Tested by Melanie)
Ask a question (tested by me)
backup_mysql_plugin_v1-3 (Tested by Melanie)
Better Together (Tested by author swguy)
bettercategoriesezinfo_v1.3.5 (Tested by Clyde Jones)
business_activity_report_1-5-0 (Tested by Melanie)
Category Dressing (Tested by me)
Comodo Corner of Trust (Tested by JTheed )
Contact Sidebox (tested by aeibc )
Contest System 1.6.3 (Tested by skipwater)
cross_sell_1-3-1 (Tested by Clyde Jones)
cross_sell_advanced_1-0 (Tested by Clyde Jones)
Direct Bank Deposit - Australia (tested by Frank18)
Direct Bank Deposit – USA (expected to work by author DivaVocals)
Display Inc/Ex Tax or VAT Prices (Tested by me and im not very good at these things lol)
Download Fetch 1.1 (Tested by skipwater)
Edit Orders (Tested by me)
Encrypted Master Password (Tested by me)
ezpages_meta_tag_fields_1-0 (Tested by Melanie)
Fast & Easy Checkout V173 (Tested by JTheed )
FedEx 145 (Tested by JTheed )
Fual Slimbox (tested by aeibc)
google_analytics_by_andrew_2-2-1 (Tested by Melanie, aeibc )
image-handler_2.0-zc137 (Tested by Clyde Jones)
Invoice (Tested by me)
jqlightbox (Tested by Clyde Jones)
Just another Xsell Mod (Tested by me)
links_manager ( Tested by Clyde Jones )
MailChimp Newsletter Sidebox (Tested by Clyde Jones)
Module Manager Revision 185 (Tested by me)
monthly_sales_and_tax_summary_report_1-3 (Tested by Melanie, skipwater)
Orders Exporter (tested by Frank18)
oscommerce data importer v1.9 (Tested by skipwater)
product_disclaimer ( Tested by Clyde Jones )
Quantity Discounts (Tested by swguy)
Quick Updates (tested by Frank18)
recover_cart_sales_300B (Tested by Melanie)
returns_authorization ( Tested by Clyde Jones )
rss_feed_2-1-4 (Tested by Melanie, Clyde Jones)
sales_report_rev104 (Tested by Melanie)
sales_tax_summary_report_2-0 (Tested by Melanie)
Save your sideboxes layout as the default (Tested by Clyde Jones)
Sidebox for list Manufacturers logos (tested by me, incorrect install instructions tho)
Simple Google Analytics (Tested by Clyde Jones)
Snap Shot 1.1 (Tested by skipwater)
tabbed_products_pro_v1-05 (Tested by Clyde Jones)
telephone_not_required_on_signup_1-0 (Tested by Clyde Jones)
testimonial_manager ( Tested by Clyde Jones )
USPS Autofill (Tested by JTheed )
Zen Lightbox (Tested by me, so youre probs best testing it yourself!)


Kindly Redeveloped for zc139a
Gift Wrapping (swguy) PHP 5.3 Ready
jscroller sidebox package PHP 5.3 Ready
links manager PHP 5.3 Ready
order steps tableless PHP 5.3 Ready
returns authorization PHP 5.3 Ready
testimonial manager PHP 5.3 Ready

TEMPLATES
cold_steel template PHP 5.3 Ready
comstock template PHP 5.3 Ready
cork_board template PHP 5.3 Ready
desert_noon template PHP 5.3 Ready
forest_path Template PHP 5.3 Ready
glacial_age template PHP 5.3 Ready
mystic_river template PHP 5.3 Ready
ocean_front template PHP 5.3 Ready
rustic template PHP 5.3 Ready
zencart_zen template PHP 5.3 Ready

[DivaVocals]

The functions it uses to generate the backup cannot run in PHP 5.3X as they are no longer supported. Fact is this type of module for PHP 5.3 will be a challenge to accomplish, especially for hardened PHP carts.

We built this module for a client who had NO access to create a backup for his site which we needed to move. For compliance and security, everyone should be running full backups from their hosting account and downloading them to a physical drive.

We only submitted the module in hopes that the code could be utilized for those in similar situations. But it is old, expired and cannot work in PHP5.3 .... As a matter of fact it does not work in many server configurations already due to security measures taken by hosting companies.

~Melanie

Thanks for this.. I had suspected as much especially the last part since it did not work for my hosting company.. It's a cool tool but you are absolutely right in that "everyone should be running full backups from their hosting account and downloading them to a physical drive".. I have one client who loved this tool, WILL not try to learn how to use his webhost's tools to do this on his own, and he's not willing to pay to have it done on a regular basis for him.. **sigh**

[Feznizzle]

Thanks for the input you guys. Bummer to see this will not work, it was such a convenient little mod!

[DivaVocals]

UPDATE

Not Working (Needs rewriting)
Login Spruce Up (tested by me, this rewrites the /admin/login.php which has changed in 139)

This is not being reported on this list correctly IMO.. While the login.php file for this mod should be updated/replaced, the mod itself will work just fine as the ONLY thing that this module modified were the HTML portions of the login.php file. Therefore with CAREFUL merging this module will still work JUST FINE (and as far as I can tell there are NO PHP 5.3 compatibility issues). I provided instructions on what to look for to get this module to work in the support thread for this module. (link is below)

Though I haven't tested this yet, I do know that the Login Spruce Up mod is a cosmetic module which does NOT add or remove any default login functionality.. It simply makes the login page look pretty.. There would be NO reason why with a little extra review that you can't get this module to work with 1.3.9a.. Will post my suggests for how in the appropriate place, and post a link here later

This is NOT hard core programming at all.. this is simply looking at the three files and seeing what is going on and making the correct changes accordingly..

More details on my findings/musings/ramblings here: http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpo...7&postcount=11

[Shane78]

This is not being reported on this list correctly IMO.. While the login.php file for this mod should be updated/replaced, the mod itself will work just fine as the ONLY thing that this module modified were the HTML portions of the login.php file. Therefore with CAREFUL merging this module will still work JUST FINE (and as far as I can tell there are NO PHP 5.3 compatibility issues). I provided instructions on what to look for to get this module to work in the support thread for this module. (link is below)

lol, like all good women, nag nag nag... i will change this on next update... haha, just joking... i like you

of course if you fancy having a bash and converting this yourself... i think your name would look great... no, it will look amazing here...

Mods Kindly Redeveloped
Login Spruce Up - DivaVocals

[DivaVocals]

lol, like all good women, nag nag nag... i will change this on next update... haha, just joking... i like you

Sorry it's part of the charm that comes with being a BA/PM..

of course if you fancy having a bash and converting this yourself... i think your name would look great... no, it will look amazing here...

Mods Kindly Redeveloped
Login Spruce Up - DivaVocals

It's really a simple change.. and I'll be happy to contribute the update, but my time is PRESSED right now.. I wanted to share what I found for those using this app in the meantime..