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4 Jan 2012, 8:30 PM
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With 3rd party template and mods concern

Hi Sirs,

Is there any advises for users currently using 3rd party template and many add on mods to upgrade to v1.5 from v1.39h ?

4 Jan 2012, 10:05 PM
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Re: With 3rd party template and mods concern

There aren't really any shortcuts - you'll need to compare all the files that your mods have changed with the files that are different in the new version and make the proper edits.

4 Jan 2012, 11:22 PM
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Re: With 3rd party template and mods concern

As stevesh says, the process is the same wherever your template comes from. I can say though, that there aren't a whole of template-related changes to worry about.

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5 Jan 2012, 2:09 AM
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Re: With 3rd party template and mods concern

My advice is to setup a 'test dir.' that is password protected. This will allow you test everything first while keeping anyone else from seeing what's in there. Also avoids the stress of updating a Live Site that is making you money.

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5 Jan 2012, 4:19 AM
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Re: With 3rd party template and mods concern

Website Rob:

My advice is to setup a 'test dir.' that is password protected. This will allow you test everything first while keeping anyone else from seeing what's in there. Also avoids the stress of updating a Live Site that is making you money.
... which is exactly how the upgrade instructions say to do an upgrade: https://www.zen-cart.com/upgrade

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