Contest System [support thread]

It looks like there is allot of files for this add on. Will this affect any customizations I have made. I would not even know what files to back up, since there are so many!

I would recommend to backup the wholesite and the database before you do anything. There are addons available for database backup and files backup. Hope this helps.:D

Everyone should backup as princenbo suggested above. Any time they are adding / updating there ZC.
Contest mod uses the override system so no files are edited or over written.

Skip

WOW! After waiting awhile for updates to the contest module, due to the first download I was having major issues. Now with me uploading the new update my contest module finally works :clap:.

But I do have one issue that looks like it can be fixed very easy just with a little help from the forum:

On my contest page here: http://divaboutiques.com/store/index.php?main_page=contest I am getting funny lettering on contest start & content end spot. How do I correct this issue?

divaboutiques:

WOW! After waiting awhile for updates to the contest module, due to the first download I was having major issues. Now with me uploading the new update my contest module finally works :clap:.

But I do have one issue that looks like it can be fixed very easy just with a little help from the forum:

On my contest page here: http://divaboutiques.com/store/index.php?main_page=contest I am getting funny lettering on contest start & content end spot. How do I correct this issue?I'm stumped since this never happened in any of my testing.. Hopefully someone MUCH more knowledgeable can step in with an answer.. I did enter the contest though.. :blush: (I registered on your site AGES ago.. I'm a fan/stalker.. tee hee hee)

It seems that you did not run YOUR_ADMIN/install-sql-contest-v1.6.php

Version 1.6 added a new date value.

Look under admin->Configuration->Contest

If you see
Contest Date Display Format F d Y
You did run install-sql-contest-v1.6.php

If you do not see
Contest Date Display Format F d Y
You did NOT run install-sql-contest-v1.6.php

Note: If the date value is not fixed (after running install-sql-contest-v1.6.php) clear the cache of your browser and exit the browser. Then open browser and return back to the page and all should look fine.

Skip

:D!!!!!
Thanks for a response DivaVocals lol

I will try the fix you suggested skipwater

divaboutiques:

:D!!!!!
Thanks for a response DivaVocals lol

I will try the fix you suggested skipwater:laugh::laugh:

Skip!

Thank you it worked!
:clap::clap::clap:

I am using version 1.38a. Upgraded from 1.37. I installed contest system and it seems to be working, but I cannot modify the text on the box(BOX_HEADING_CONTEST_), or the HEADING_TITLE. I am not the greatest at solving problems, but I think I have made a fine site with your software. Excellent job guys. But I cannot change the text. Attached is .jpg of what I am talking about. I'm sure it is something simple, but I'm used to that. Also where it should state to enter your e-mail adress, is says, (FORM_FIELD_ENTRY_EMAIL). Any response would be great, thanks. I have it turned off for now until I can get it working correctly.

http://www.cuttinboards.com/

cuttinboards.com:

I am using version 1.38a. Upgraded from 1.37. I installed contest system and it seems to be working, but I cannot modify the text on the box(BOX_HEADING_CONTEST_), or the HEADING_TITLE. I am not the greatest at solving problems, but I think I have made a fine site with your software. Excellent job guys. But I cannot change the text. Attached is .jpg of what I am talking about. I'm sure it is something simple, but I'm used to that. Also where it should state to enter your e-mail adress, is says, (FORM_FIELD_ENTRY_EMAIL). Any response would be great, thanks. I have it turned off for now until I can get it working correctly.

http://www.cuttinboards.com/Simple.. You haven't uploaded all the module files.. Specifically the language files..

I have removed every file on the list in the readme, and still no luck. I will download unzip, and install again. I followed the instructions perfectly.

cuttinboards.com:

I have removed every file on the list in the readme, and still no luck. I will download unzip, and install again. I followed the instructions perfectly.
Did you re-name all the YOUR_TEMPLATE folders as per the readme??

Hey folks, everything works fine for me, except one thing, when I click on the link for hte contest the sideboxes are moved around.. Almost as if the contest mode is too wide for my site.. I tried to prior 2 suggestions but they did not work

any suggestions..

Thanks
here is the link

http://www.prokarateshop.com/contest

At first look you are loading the contest page twice. How this is happening I can't tell.
Do a test. Load the default template for the site and see if this fixes the layout.
Also double check that all the contest files where uploaded to the correct folders.

Skip

skipwater:

At first look you are loading the contest page twice. How this is happening I can't tell.
Do a test. Load the default template for the site and see if this fixes the layout.
Also double check that all the contest files where uploaded to the correct folders.

Skip

I why would it run twice, can I change the stylesheet to reduce the size of the table. it may just be encroaching on the sidebars

You have something not setup properly because if "Contest has Ended" is showing and then below that a contest with the admin error showing, that is not right.

Again I would just say double check the install.

Skip

wagnerguy:

I why would it run twice, can I change the stylesheet to reduce the size of the table. it may just be encroaching on the sidebarsTechnically the center content should just fit into the section where the center content goes. You can adjust the size of the contest content by adding styles for the ID that controls the contest page center content without affecting the other pages of your site, but it's strange that you have to do this at all..

DivaVocals:

Technically the center content should just fit into the section where the center content goes. You can adjust the size of the contest content by adding styles for the ID that controls the contest page center content without affecting the other pages of your site, but it's strange that you have to do this at all..

Thanks

Can you send me a link of a any example site, so I can see what it should look like

skipwater:

You have something not setup properly because if "Contest has Ended" is showing and then below that a contest with the admin error showing, that is not right.

Again I would just say double check the install.

SkipSkip is right.. You do not have something installed right.. Changing the CSS isn't going to fix this.. I suspect that if you double check your install that it will resolve all of the display issues you are having..

wagnerguy:

Thanks

Can you send me a link of a any example site, so I can see what it should look likehttp://zen138.overthehillweb.com/index.php?main_page=contest

This is how your contest page should look if "Contest has Ended" is showing..