ZC Overrides Cheatsheet

This cheatsheet identifies the override possibilities for various directories in the Zen Cart structure. I thought I'd post it here before submitting it to the Free Software Add-Ons to see if there's any interest and/or suggestions for improvement.

Just extract the files and then bring up the file zc_overrides_139.htm in your browser window.

Would be interested in the differences between this and http://www.zen-cart.com/index.php?main_page=product_contrib_info&products_id=298

DrByte, the add-on you referenced identifies the locations of the template-specific overrides only. My submission attempts to pull together all the override possibilities available in Zen Cart.

Fair. Was just curious. Hadn't reviewed yours yet.

NOTES:
a) /index_filters/YOUR_TEMPLATE/ is also valid since 1.3.9

b) I would probably add a little emphasis to your comments about copying from template_default that it's not necessary to copy the entire template_default folder: just the files you want to change.

c) I would also suggest adding to your comments about header_php.php files that a good reminder would be to NEVER rename any existing header_php.php files for backup purposes. ie: header_php-old.php would STILL get loaded, and could cause all manner of confusion and complicated debugging steps. (Same point is valid for all other auto-inclusion folders, but this one is particularly volatile because of the existing files vs the other folders where usually one is only adding new files.)

DrByte, thanks for the comments; I'll incorporate them in my next iteration.

Here's v1.0.1 of the cheatsheet. I've incorporated DrByte's comments and found another override location.

Amazing what you find on random searches through this forum.. BOOKMARKING THIS!!!!:clap:

This offering is now available in the Plugins area
http://www.zen-cart.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=1393
the information is still valid for v1.5.0.

Whoo hoo!!!!:clap:

BEYOND EXCELLENT.

As to the renaming of files, I have a small addition to that of DrByte's. Renaming a file to .bak will raise PCI flags. I generally use my initials and rename filename_here.php to filename_here.jet. As long as you are not J.Paul Getty, George I Foxworthy, or Peter H Phillips, etc. there should be no problem. AND, your changes are easily found later with a search.

Thanks, dbltoe! I'll get that updated real-soon-now.

v1.0.3 has been submitted to the Plugins.

I've just uploaded v1.1.0 to the Plugins area; it identifies the override location for the newly-added in Zen Cart v1.5.3 auto-loaded observers.

That was fast! v1.1.0 is now available for download.

lat9:

I've just uploaded v1.1.0 to the Plugins area; it identifies the override location for the newly-added in Zen Cart v1.5.3 auto-loaded observers.Nice... :cool:

I've just submitted v1.1.1 to the Plugins for review (https://www.zen-cart.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=1393).

This minor update notes that the override locations hold for Zen Cart versions 1.3.9 through 1.5.5b and makes a notation on those locations where the files are loaded in file-system order (as opposed to alphabetically).

v1.1.1 of the cheat-sheet is now available from the Plugins.

Where do you upload the only file?

nicksab:

Where do you upload the only file?
This isn't a "normal" plugin; it's just a file containing documentation. You can unzip the plugin's zip-file on your local machine and open it for viewing with your web-browser.

I've had this as a bookmark for ages. Great tool.

Just wondering a little on the includes/modules/pages portion.

If customizing includes/modules/pages/ask_a_question, would you add header_phpask_a_question.php in the folder or header_phpresponsive_classic.php?

Trying to figure some way to recognize the template being used for that file. Of course there's the problem if the next template is "quick_run" it won't have a chance until the header_phpresponsive_classic.php is removed.

Asking for a friend. :P