COWOA (for ZC v1.5.x)

takosabi:

Based on the instructions, I would have assumed that normally a folder called includes/modules/black_pure_free should already exist, which it does not. All the other folders in the instructions already exist and match.What part of the readme would give you this impression??? I don't think you are reading the instructions that come with COWOA v2.4.. (it sure doesn't sound like you are) Specifically you are not following the instructions in step THREE.. Which tells you EXACTLY what to do with the YOUR_TEMPLATE folders.

Please re-review the readme file.. specifically the "Installation" tab, specifically STEP THREE of the installation steps.. Tell me after reading this if you are still not clear on EXACTLY what to do with the YOUR_TEMPLATE folders.. I could simply post the readme here, but what is the point of writing a readme then??

takosabi:

There is no folder that I would assume matches the instructions.

includes/modules/YOUR_TEMPLATE/create_account.php (Merge)
includes/modules/YOUR_TEMPLATE/no_account.php (Move)
includes/modules/YOUR_TEMPLATE/os_downloads.php (Move)

These 3 files are listed that would not match the template folder being used.

Example:

These are the folders I have listed in my templates folder-

includes/templates/black_pure_free (this is the active template folder)
includes/templates/classic
includes/templates/template_default

In the modules folder these are the folders inside-

includes/modules/classic (this is the only potentially matching folder)
includes/modules/debug_blocks
includes/modules/order_total
includes/modules/pages
includes/modules/payment
includes/modules/shipping
includes/modules/sideboxes

Classic is the only folder that matches in both directories. (the only file in includes/modules/classic is empty.txt)

Based on the instructions, I would have assumed that normally a folder called includes/modules/black_pure_free should already exist, which it does not. All the other folders in the instructions already exist and match.

Example: includes/languages/english/YOUR_TEMPLATE/time_out.php is a core file I am supposed to merge for COWOA. The folder does exist based on the normal logic and instructions. (includes/languages/english/black_pure_free)

So should I essentially just create a new folder called black_pure_free, since the instructions tell me to "rename" the folder to match my template name? (Which doesn't exist)

I'm asking this because the first file I listed about is a merge of core files and that file does not exist. (includes/modules/YOUR_TEMPLATE/create_account.php) I would assume I need to put the file at includes/modules/black_pure_free/create_account.php but it doesn't exist.

Do you understand what I am saying?

takosabi, the name "YOUR_TEMPLATE" is designed to be changed to match your current template. The default template name is "classic". It looks like that is what you are using so you would put all the files from the YOUR_TEMPLATE folder into the "classic" folder. (includes/templates/classic).
Thank you,
Jacob Bushnell

JacobBushnell:

takosabi, the name "YOUR_TEMPLATE" is designed to be changed to match your current template.

Which the readme CLEARY states.. It would appear that takosabi has not viewed the readme file..

DivaVocals:

What part of the readme would give you this impression??? I don't think you are reading the instructions that come with COWOA v2.4.. (it sure doesn't sound like you are) Specifically you are not following the instructions in step THREE.. Which tells you EXACTLY what to do with the YOUR_TEMPLATE folders.

Please re-review the readme file.. specifically the "Installation" tab, specifically STEP THREE of the installation steps.. Tell me after reading this if you are still not clear on EXACTLY what to do with the YOUR_TEMPLATE folders.. I could simply post the readme here, but what is the point of writing a readme then??

Please stop responding, you are of no help with your current attitude. If you don't understand what I am asking then, then say so. It doesn't help to keep repeating "read the instructions." I've clearly read them if I am literally copying lines out of it for clarification.

JacobBushnell:

takosabi, the name "YOUR_TEMPLATE" is designed to be changed to match your current template. The default template name is "classic". It looks like that is what you are using so you would put all the files from the YOUR_TEMPLATE folder into the "classic" folder. (includes/templates/classic).
Thank you,
Jacob Bushnell

I understand that. My current template is black_pure_free, not classic.

My specific example belonged to this section:

There are 25 Zen Cart Core files that are over-written for this module. If you have any other Modules installed that uses these files, compare and merge the files and look for the COWOA word that is before all of the entries, just copy and paste those lines into your files. Some have very minor changes, others have a lot of additions.

This file listed at number 14 (includes/modules/YOUR_TEMPLATE/create_account.php), based on the instructions would be (includes/modules/black_pure_free/create_account.php). But it does not exist, so there is nothing to "merge" or "compare", so is it safe to assume I can just create the folder even though it doesn't exist and move the files?

takosabi:

Please stop responding, you are of no help with your current attitude. If you don't understand what I am asking then, then say so. It doesn't help to keep repeating "read the instructions." I've clearly read them if I am literally copying lines out of it for clarification.No attitude.. Free to answer if I like, and you are free to ignore if you choose.. But now that you've narrowed down what you are actually asking, your question wasn't clear to begin with.. (your following post was a LOT more clear than your previous posts)

takosabi:

I understand that. My current template is black_pure_free, not classic.

My specific example belonged to this section:

There are 25 Zen Cart Core files that are over-written for this module. If you have any other Modules installed that uses these files, compare and merge the files and look for the COWOA word that is before all of the entries, just copy and paste those lines into your files. Some have very minor changes, others have a lot of additions.

This file listed at number 14 (includes/modules/YOUR_TEMPLATE/create_account.php), based on the instructions would be (includes/modules/black_pure_free/create_account.php). But it does not exist, so there is nothing to "merge" or "compare", so is it safe to assume I can just create the folder even though it doesn't exist and move the files?You need to check your install files.. I just downloaded v2.4 again and checked the zip file, and I also checked the file I submitted when I submitted v2.4.. Both do indeed include the modified create_account.php file.. Oh.. but let me stop responding..

DivaVocals:

No attitude.. Free to answer if I like, and you are free to ignore if you choose.. But now that you've narrowed down what you are actually asking, your question wasn't clear to begin with.. (your following post was a LOT more clear than your previous posts)

You need to check your install files.. I just downloaded v2.4 again and checked the zip file, and I also checked the file I submitted when I submitted v2.4.. Both do indeed include the modified create_account.php file.. Oh.. but let me stop responding..

"Should I just create the folder based on what template I am using? (black_pure_free)"

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Example: includes/languages/english/YOUR_TEMPLATE/time_out.php is a core file I am supposed to merge for COWOA. The folder does exist based on the normal logic and instructions. (includes/languages/english/black_pure_free)

"So should I essentially just create a new folder called black_pure_free, since the instructions tell me to "rename" the folder to match my template name? (Which doesn't exist)"

Both times I asked specific questions, and tried to elaborate, which CLEARLY showed I have read the instructions but was seeking clarification. Telling me the to read the instructions, repeatedly, esp. piggy backing off another user's response, is definitely a patronizing attitude. If you didn't understand what I was asking, you could just say so without having to patronize me.

The file is not missing in the COWOA download folder, it is there. The "core file" does not exist on my current installation on the server. So I cannot compare/merge/etc, as per the directions, I could only move the file from COWOA. This didn't seem correct. Hence me asking if it safe for me to just go ahead and create the folder, or am I missing files/folders that I need to find?

Double Post

takosabi:

Both times I asked specific questions, and tried to elaborate, which CLEARLY showed I have read the instructions but was seeking clarification. Telling me the to read the instructions, repeatedly, esp. piggy backing off another user's response, is definitely a patronizing attitude. If you didn't understand what I was asking, you could just say so without having to patronize me.Uh huh.. Right.. Not patronizing.. Your original question was not clear.. Period..

takosabi:

The file is not missing in the COWOA download folder, it is there. The "core file" does not exist on my current installation on the server. So I cannot compare/merge/etc, as per the directions, I could only move the file from COWOA. This didn't seem correct. Hence me asking if it safe for me to just go ahead and create the folder, or am I missing files/folders that I need to find?If the file doesn't exist, then simply copy COWOA the file into the correct location.. You only need to merge if that file existed..

DivaVocals:

Uh huh.. Right.. Not patronizing.. Your original question was not clear.. Period..

If the file doesn't exist, then simply copy COWOA the file into the correct location.. You only need to merge if that file existed..

If my question was unclear you could have simply asked me to clarify what part didn't make sense. I was trying to give as much information as I could, and maybe it was just too much to comprehend or I just didn't do a good job like I thought I did.

And whether you realize or now, how you type carries a lot of inflection and tone to the reader. The way you type comes off in a very passive aggressive manner. You have 1 line in particular in your profile that leads me to believe I'm not the only one that's felt this way. I mean no offense.

"Uh huh.. Right.. Not patronizing.. Your original question was not clear.. Period.." <-- This is totally reads as a sarcastic and almost patronizing comment BTW.

Anyways that's for your assistance.

takosabi:

If my question was unclear you could have simply asked me to clarify what part didn't make sense. I was trying to give as much information as I could, and maybe it was just too much to comprehend or I just didn't do a good job like I thought I did.Like I said, your ACTUAL question was simply not clear.. Hence my responses..

takosabi:

And whether you realize or now, how you type carries a lot of inflection and tone to the reader. The way you type comes off in a very passive aggressive manner. You have 1 line in particular in your profile that leads me to believe I'm not the only one that's felt this way. I mean no offense.

"Uh huh.. Right.. Not patronizing.. Your original question was not clear.. Period.." <-- This is totally reads as a sarcastic and almost patronizing comment BTW.that's YOUR interpretation/opinion.. which you are entitled to.. shrug

takosabi:

Anyways that's for your assistance.Yep.. glad you got it working..

Hi,

I've been testing this for a client's site and I came across what I think may be a small but important omission in the read me document for a new installation. In the list of modified files, the file includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/common/tpl_main_page.php is not mentioned but it is modified and will be uploaded if you upload the whole folder structure.

If I missed this in the documentation, then I apologize but I checked it several times and did not find it listed.

There is no option to "Subscribe to Our Newsletter" just HTML or Text Only choices.

Is it intentional that all customers that COWOA are automatically subscribed to the newsletter?

earmsby:

Hi,

I've been testing this for a client's site and I came across what I think may be a small but important omission in the read me document for a new installation. In the list of modified files, the file includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/common/tpl_main_page.php is not mentioned but it is modified and will be uploaded if you upload the whole folder structure.

If I missed this in the documentation, then I apologize but I checked it several times and did not find it listed.

it's modified for COWOA, and it should be uploaded.. (regardless as to whether the document mention it..)

I'm having an absolutely lovely night (not!) and I hope someone over on this page can help me.

One of the sites I maintain (https://www.carnal-pleasures.com) reported this morning that a customer had forgotten her password; the Forgotten Password page was coming up totally blank. So, not knowing whether or not the COWOA that I installed earlier this month was the cause of the problem...since no customer had ever reported this problem before, we have no idea whether the page was malfunctioning for the last two years, or whether it just started happening...I posted a request on the general forum, asking for help.

I was referred to http://www.zen-cart.com/content.php?124-blank-page. I followed the instructions, which were to reinstall the software. I started by reinstalling the COWOA, since one of the pages that was modified was in the Forgotten Password folder.

Suddenly the COWOA is completely missing! The site seems to work fine otherwise, but the COWOA box on the Checkout page is just poof! gone. So I tried reinstalling the sql patch. No change. Then I went into the COWOA Configurations screen. The link is there, but the page is blank.

Acting on this same guru's advice, I replaced all the COWOA files with the original files. Site still seems to work fine. So I reinstalled the COWOA again. The same thing is happening: It should be there, but it's not. The files have been properly installed, the sql patch has been reinstalled...the COWOA Configuration page is empty, and the login page has only the original two non-COWOA options.

I didn't remove or change anything...I only re-uploaded what had already been uploaded, and was working fine. Does anyone have any idea what went wrong here, and how I can fix it??

Thanks!

A quick update:

When I redid the sql patch, this is the list of query responses I got, in case it helps anyone figure out this frustrating mystery.

Success 12 statements processed.
Error ERROR: Cannot ADD column COWOA_account because it already exists.
Error ERROR: Cannot ADD column COWOA_order because it already exists.
Error ERROR: Cannot ADD column COWOA_order because it already exists.
Error ERROR: Cannot ADD column COWOA_order because it already exists.
Error ERROR: Cannot ADD column COWOA_order because it already exists.
Error ERROR: Cannot ADD column COWOA_order because it already exists.
Error ERROR: Cannot ADD column COWOA_order because it already exists.
Error ERROR: Cannot ADD column COWOA_order because it already exists.
Warning Note: 2 statements ignored. See "upgrade_exceptions" table for additional details.

Scully:

A quick update:

When I redid the sql patch, this is the list of query responses I got, in case it helps anyone figure out this frustrating mystery.

Success 12 statements processed.
Error ERROR: Cannot ADD column COWOA_account because it already exists.
Error ERROR: Cannot ADD column COWOA_order because it already exists.
Error ERROR: Cannot ADD column COWOA_order because it already exists.
Error ERROR: Cannot ADD column COWOA_order because it already exists.
Error ERROR: Cannot ADD column COWOA_order because it already exists.
Error ERROR: Cannot ADD column COWOA_order because it already exists.
Error ERROR: Cannot ADD column COWOA_order because it already exists.
Error ERROR: Cannot ADD column COWOA_order because it already exists.
Warning Note: 2 statements ignored. See "upgrade_exceptions" table for additional details.

You can't run the install SQL statement again or you'll get the results you see.. (which is very clearly telling you that column you are trying to add ALREADY exists..) so try running the UNINSTALL SQL before you run the install SQL..

I knew it would be something simple...thank you for reminding me of the missing step. LOL Curiously enough, when I reinstalled the COWOA sql patch, I got exactly the same list of query responses...but this time, the COWOA Configuration screen showed up properly. And now the third box is also showing up on the checkout page.

Side question: If all five items need to be changed to True, why aren't they set to True as a default?

So now...to the problem that caused this entire mess. Why is the Forgotten Password page coming up totally blank? Does anyone have any idea? The log file says:

[30-Aug-2013 21:30:34] PHP Fatal error: Call to undefined function zen_create_padss_password() in /home/carnal1/public_html/zencart/includes/modules/pages/password_forgotten/header_php.php on line 48

So I looked at line 48, and it says:

$new_password = zen_create_PADSS_password( (ENTRY_PASSWORD_MIN_LENGTH > 0 ? ENTRY_PASSWORD_MIN_LENGTH : 5) );

But I'm a php moron, so that doesn't mean anything to me. If anyone can help me with this, I'd be very grateful.

Scully:

PHP Fatal error: Call to undefined function zen_create_padss_password() in ...
As I said in your other thread, while I'm no expert on the COWOA plugin itself, I do know that the zen_create_padss_password() function didn't get introduced until v1.5.1
So the error you're getting means you've added code which depends on v1.5.1 features being present. Why therefore means you've installed a version which is designed for v1.5.1 (whether its author realized it or not when they submitted it).

Hello again! LOL

Okay, so what should the proper code be? Anyone? Anyone? :P