COWOA (for ZC v1.5.x)

Hi - re error with shipping/billing
played around with the files and I must have corrected something = seems to be working now
sorry
Rufusclc

[QUOTE=countrycharm;1152839]Why couldn't you put a notice up stating that, for For security reasons, an account needs to be created when purchasing a download or Gift Certificate? /QUOTE]

any suggestions on disabling cowoa when gift certs are in play or disabling gift cert redemption when cowoa is selected? i have the same issue, but, since people generally don't read or forget text as such, i'd like to build in a system to auto restrict.

I posted this as its own thread a while back and got no answer. The problem still exists, and I'm getting an error log generated every single time someone checks out.

The order seems to go through - at least nobody has complained yet. (I did have someone's info show up as a new account and it says it came from COWOA although he made no purchase)
Anyhow, I keep getting the following error in my logs:

PHP Parse error: syntax error, unexpected $end in
includes/languages/english/azienda/time_out.php on line 20

The time_out.php file is from COWOA and line 20 says:

// eof

so why is it generating an error?

Please explain in simple terms.....

thanks
Joe

scratch above RFI - I just checked files with original. Apparently I've got 2.2 and 2.3 that //eof line was removed.

joejoejoe:

I posted this as its own thread a while back and got no answer. The problem still exists, and I'm getting an error log generated every single time someone checks out.

The order seems to go through - at least nobody has complained yet. (I did have someone's info show up as a new account and it says it came from COWOA although he made no purchase)
Anyhow, I keep getting the following error in my logs:

PHP Parse error: syntax error, unexpected $end in
includes/languages/english/azienda/time_out.php on line 20

The time_out.php file is from COWOA and line 20 says:

// eof

so why is it generating an error?

Please explain in simple terms.....

thanks
Joe

Open up the file includes/languages/english/azienda/time_out.php and delete the // eof at the end and see if the error gos away.
What version of Cowoa are you using because there is no // eof in that file for Cowoa v2.3

joejoejoe:

scratch above RFI - I just checked files with original. Apparently I've got 2.2 and 2.3 that //eof line was removed.

I see you have it all worked out. I miss your other post for some reason.

I can't seem to find a solution to this problem anywhere and am now desperate! I have Zen cart 1.5.1 and have been trying to install the latest COWOA, 2.3. This is a brand new install I don't have the old version installed. Everything seems to work up until I need to switch it on in Admin--Configuration--Cowoa Configuration. When I go there all I get is a blank page with the words title, value, action. When I installed the SQL file I did not get any errors. I have tried to uninstall the module by running the uninstall_cowoa.sql file in the admin and get an error - Warning: An error occurred, please refresh the page and try again. I tried installing COWOA again on a backup site and the same thing happened.

I don't know if this helps at all but I was in the process of installing Fast and Easy Checkout when I decided to switch to COWOA. I have deleted all of the Fast and Easy Checkout files and ran the uninstall SQL on that module which worked fine.

I've googled and searched the forums but can't seem to find an answer to this problem that has worked. Does anyone have any idea how to fix this or know what I'm doing wrong? Thanks a bunch!

FAQ on troubleshooting blank pages:
http://www.zen-cart.com/content.php?124-blank-page
and on your "warning" message:
http://www.zen-cart.com/content.php?311-warning-an-error-occurred-please-refresh-the-page-and-try-again

(I found these by searching in the FAQs section)

NoHug4u:

I can't seem to find a solution to this problem anywhere and am now desperate! I have Zen cart 1.5.1 and have been trying to install the latest COWOA, 2.3. This is a brand new install I don't have the old version installed. Everything seems to work up until I need to switch it on in Admin--Configuration--Cowoa Configuration. When I go there all I get is a blank page with the words title, value, action. When I installed the SQL file I did not get any errors. I have tried to uninstall the module by running the uninstall_cowoa.sql file in the admin and get an error - Warning: An error occurred, please refresh the page and try again. I tried installing COWOA again on a backup site and the same thing happened.

I don't know if this helps at all but I was in the process of installing Fast and Easy Checkout when I decided to switch to COWOA. I have deleted all of the Fast and Easy Checkout files and ran the uninstall SQL on that module which worked fine.

I've googled and searched the forums but can't seem to find an answer to this problem that has worked. Does anyone have any idea how to fix this or know what I'm doing wrong? Thanks a bunch!

I have struggled with the same issue. New install of Zen Cart 1.5.1 with COWOA 2.3. Previously installed template tb_sempre. The log shows

PHP Fatal error: 1062:Duplicate entry 'PRODUCT_LISTING_LAYOUT_STYLE' for key 'unq_config_key_zen' :: INSERT INTO configuration (configuration_title, configuration_key, configuration_value, configuration_description, configuration_group_id, sort_order, last_modified, date_added, use_function, set_function) VALUES ('Product Listing - Layout Style', 'PRODUCT_LISTING_LAYOUT_STYLE', 'rows', 'Select the layout style:<br />Each product can be listed in its own row (rows option) or products can be listed in multiple columns per row (columns option)', '8', '40', NULL, now(), NULL, 'zen_cfg_select_option(array("rows", "columns"),'); in /home/nutraex/www/shop/includes/classes/db/mysql/query_factory.php on line 120

Anyone know how to solve this?

Harvey1:

I have struggled with the same issue. New install of Zen Cart 1.5.1 with COWOA 2.3. Previously installed template tb_sempre. The log shows

PHP Fatal error: 1062:Duplicate entry 'PRODUCT_LISTING_LAYOUT_STYLE' for key 'unq_config_key_zen' :: INSERT INTO configuration (configuration_title, configuration_key, configuration_value, configuration_description, configuration_group_id, sort_order, last_modified, date_added, use_function, set_function) VALUES ('Product Listing - Layout Style', 'PRODUCT_LISTING_LAYOUT_STYLE', 'rows', 'Select the layout style:<br />Each product can be listed in its own row (rows option) or products can be listed in multiple columns per row (columns option)', '8', '40', NULL, now(), NULL, 'zen_cfg_select_option(array("rows", "columns"),'); in /home/nutraex/www/shop/includes/classes/db/mysql/query_factory.php on line 120

Anyone know how to solve this?If you indeed have the EXACT SAME issue as **NoHug4u **(blank pages, etc..), then the links DrByte posted apply to you as well.. If you are having a DIFFERENT issue, then some specifics of the issue you are having would help the community to help you..

That said, the error you posted does not seem related to COWOA at all... It would seem to indicate that you are having an issue with a different add-on (the parts I highlighted in red are how I reached this conclusion).. This SQL you posted in your error message is NOT part of the COWOA SQL..

So you have two options..

1. Rollback to before when you installed COWOA and start over with your install
2. Figure out which add-on you installed that is burping up this error and correct the issue

I'm not getting a blank page once COWOA is installed. The Zen cart admin screen shows up, the ADMIN-->Configuration-->Cowoa Configuration shows up on the drop down and I can click on it, however once I do, the 4 configurations that need to be set to true or false are not there. The page is not blank just those options are missing so I am unable to switch Cowoa on if that makes sense.

NoHug4u:

I'm not getting a blank page once COWOA is installed. The Zen cart admin screen shows up, the ADMIN-->Configuration-->Cowoa Configuration shows up on the drop down and I can click on it, however once I do, the 4 configurations that need to be set to true or false are not there. The page is not blank just those options are missing so I am unable to switch Cowoa on if that makes sense.

Yes, my system shows the exact same symptoms. I selected the classic template and installed COWOA again. There are no errors in the log file. (I removed those old ones)

When I select Configuration->Cowoa Configuration, I get a normal header and a black background across the screen with three words spread out across the page, Title (at the left) Value (in the middle) and Action (on the right). No error message and no way to turn on the COWOA function.

NoHug4u:

I'm not getting a blank page once COWOA is installed. The Zen cart admin screen shows up, the ADMIN-->Configuration-->Cowoa Configuration shows up on the drop down and I can click on it, however once I do, the 4 configurations that need to be set to true or false are not there. The page is not blank just those options are missing so I am unable to switch Cowoa on if that makes sense.

Harvey1:

Yes, my system shows the exact same symptoms. I selected the classic template and installed COWOA again. There are no errors in the log file. (I removed those old ones)

When I select Configuration->Cowoa Configuration, I get a normal header and a black background across the screen with three words spread out across the page, Title (at the left) Value (in the middle) and Action (on the right). No error message and no way to turn on the COWOA function.

My response to both of you is the same... Roll back your store to the state it was before you installed COWOA (You did back up your store files and database BEFORE you installed it right???)

Then try doing this install again..

DivaVocals:

My response to both of you is the same... Roll back your store to the state it was before you installed COWOA (You did back up your store files and database BEFORE you installed it right???)

Then try doing this install again..

I am working with a new install. Went back to the beginning and re-installed a fresh copy of 1.5.1, no template and installed this plugin as the first and only plugin. Works like a charm. Thanks for your help.

Well that error message I got about the unexpected end didn't go away when I put the updated time_out.php file in. I just checked and after each sale I am still getting it (PHP Parse error: syntax error, unexpected $end in )- but now it says line 19 instead of line 20 and line 19 is the last line of the file, which I uploaded straight from the unzipped download of v2.3 Line 19 says:

define('TEXT_PASSWORD_FORGOTTEN', 'Forgot Your Password?')

And I opened it with Crimson editor just to check and there are no extra spaces or lines after that )

joejoejoe:

Well that error message I got about the unexpected end didn't go away when I put the updated time_out.php file in. I just checked and after each sale I am still getting it (PHP Parse error: syntax error, unexpected $end in )- but now it says line 19 instead of line 20 and line 19 is the last line of the file, which I uploaded straight from the unzipped download of v2.3 Line 19 says:

define('TEXT_PASSWORD_FORGOTTEN', 'Forgot Your Password?')

And I opened it with Crimson editor just to check and there are no extra spaces or lines after that )
Hard to troubleshoot one off issues.. The most likely cause of most issues with COWOA is an installation error/mistake.. So roll back your store to the state it was before you installed COWOA (You did back up your store files and database BEFORE you installed it right???)

Then try doing this install again..

"unexpected $end" is almost always caused by unmatched/unclosed parentheses or braces, such as in an IF statement or WHILE or FOR or SWITCH loop, or an incomplete class/function declaration (such as would happen if you were editing a class or function file and remove a closing brace, or forget to add a closing brace to an IF statement you're adding, etc). Basically it's a programming error in your customized code.

Probably been asked before, but I don't remember seeing it in the thread.

Is there a way to merge a COWOA account with a Standard account?

Even if I have to delete standard account and flip a bit in the db, ie COWOA_account from 1 to 0

What issues will that cause?

Any way to transfer order history, etc?

Harvey1:

I am working with a new install. Went back to the beginning and re-installed a fresh copy of 1.5.1, no template and installed this plugin as the first and only plugin. Works like a charm. Thanks for your help.

Another question about COWOA - this is about the document flow.

Considering that we want to give a visitor (not a member) easy access to buy, then it follows that we should limit his/her choices. I want to show only the COWOA path and not the rest of the login options. If they want to log in, they can do so from the menu.

That said, I still want members to have login privileges. So I cannot eliminate the signup and login completely.
I want the COWOA path to not be offered when you select login, only when you try to buy something and you are not a (logged in) member.

Is this possible?

Finding that one of the on-screen messages may not be fully understood by all customers. It's the error message displayed when a customer attempts to use COWOA with an e-mail address that is linked to a standard customer account.

So I've revised it so it is much more detailed than the current message. Thought I'd share in case anyone else has the same experience.

Updated includes\languages\YOUR_TEMPLATE\english.php:
Change this:

define('ENTRY_EMAIL_ADDRESS_ERROR_EXISTS', 'Our system already has a record of that email address - please try logging in with that email address. If you do not use that address any longer you can correct it in the My Account area.');

To this:

define('ENTRY_EMAIL_ADDRESS_ERROR_EXISTS', 'You cannot use our "<strong>checkout without an account</strong>" feature with the e-mail address provided because our system already has a regular store account on file using that email address - please try logging in to our store with that email address. If you do not use that email address any longer you can correct it in the "<strong>My Account</strong>" area once logged in.');