MultiSite Module Support Thread

[ElSlozzo]

As far as this module goes, the added column in the orders table, is basically just good for tracking what site of your multisites the customer checked out on. It's great to have a multi-site module that allows customers to buy from multiple shops and domains in one transaction, but what about tracking which product came from where? If different shops are run by different people, one (I) needs to track which merchant(s) to credit for the sale. Is this possible or is it asking way too much of the module and perhaps zen-cart in general?

[instrumentalist]

Hi,

Again, I can't seem to find a similar problem (correct e if I'm wrong!) ...

I want to install the Multi site Mod but I need to know whether you can aplly different VAT levels to different sites?

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

[sezwakey]

I've been trying to set this module up on a test site to configure everything and test it as it seems as if it is exactly what we are looking to achieve.

I followed all of the installation instructions. It was an existing modified version of zen cart so I used winmerge to compare the files in the MODIFY directory and include the necessary code. I've included the site_switch line in the includes/config file and made sure I have a config file for each site.

The installation is setup on test.franchise-connect.co.uk
the second site is set up on test1.franchise-connect.co.uk

my config file for test.franchise-connect has the following info

<?php
$template_dir = "classic";
define('SITE_NAME','test');
define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://test.franchise-connect.co.uk');
?>

my config file for test1.franchise-connect.co.uk

<?php
$template_dir = "m2c";
define('SITE_NAME','m2c');
define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://test1.franchise-connect.co.uk');
?>

The web hosts set up a .htaccess file in the directory of the subdomain to rewrite the address for me but when I type in the subdomain it isn't changing the template or limiting the categories as set up in the admin.

Can someone point me in the right direction as to what I'm doing wrong as I've installed this mod from scratch twice now and can't get it to work correctly.

[balihr]

Your site doesn't work at this moment. All I get is a blank page so I can't see anything and therefore can't help...

But, since you've mentioned htaccess and rewriting, I believe your problem is there. Do you have a linux server? If so, check my previous post here. Have a look at the screenshots. Remove all your htaccess rewrites or whatever you may have done with it and try as I've described in that post. It should work... If not, we can talk again. Just get the main site running like you say it did...

[sezwakey]

I reinstalled a fresh installation of zen cart and put the multisite module straight on top of it. This has let me see that its a problem with the pointing of the subdomains and not with the installation or that I've missed something in the php code.

The domain this is running on is on an apache server with a plesk control panel. I cannot 'point' the subdomains as you would in cpanel. I'm much more familiar with cpanel as I use it on my personal website. However this multisite project is a work related thing and as such I had no choice over the hosting company/set up.

I can set up domain aliases in plesk. However these would point to the index page of the main domain and the zen cart installation is held on a subdomain so I don't see that this would be any use. Hence why the webhosts setup .htaccess rewrites.

Any advice on this would be great 'cos I'm tearing my hair out here!

[balihr]

OMG, plesk...

OK, I'm glad you realised that it has nothing to do with zencart nor multisite module. Perhaps you didn't set up your htaccess file correctly. Have you tried this here?

Also, I would suggest you try this first.

But, there's always your hosting company support if you really can't do it yourself. Just ask them to do it for you, I believe they will do it without any problems.

[sezwakey]

Believe me I already asked the hosting company. It took them four working days to set up working .htaccess files which actually pointed to the right place. I had to go back to them about six times to tell them what they had done wasn't working/wasn't what I asked them to do.

I don't know why they seem to be making it so difficult to just point some subdomains at another subdomain! I've now asked them to set up vhost.conf files to hopefully get this working.

In the mean time I think I'm going to install this onto my personal webspace which is controlled with cpanel and see if I can get it all set up, tested and configured. That way when the hosting company eventually gets their act together I can simply copy the zen cart install over and make the necessary adjustments to the config files.

Thanks for all your help

[raaj.smvec]

i am using 2 sites in multisite module.my problem is site1 is working fine and in site2 all subcategories are not displaying except few subcategories.pls someone help me out 2 sort ths issue....Thanks

[raaj.smvec]

someone help me out to fix that issue....

[balihr]

@ sezwakey: I hope you don't mind me being honest, but I think your hosting company sucks! This is a very simple request that you've made and they should solve it instantly. If it's something you're working on for a client, i believe it's your duty to inform the client (s)he's with a terrible hosting company and suggest a change. It's your work and your responsibility and therefore you should work with the best there is. If I may, I'd like to suggest Invisionshosting ( www.invisionshosting.com ) for a great service and low prices.

@ raaj.smvec: let me find my magic ball to find out what problems you have. You remind me of the story when a blonde calls the fire department and says "help, my house is on fire". The fireman asks "where are you" and she says "across the street at my friends place..." If you want someone to help you, you should at least provide a link to your site(s) and a few details...