Edit Orders v4.0 Support Thread

DivaVocals:

Not sure what you mean by section 2.. I can copy and paste verbatim what's in the readme.. but I don't see the point.. what part of the readme are you unsure about.. (details please.. I'm not gonna guess)

Modified core files. I don't understand how to modify them. My apologies for being too vague.

newtozc32:

Modified core files. I don't understand how to modify them. My apologies for being too vague.

If you have installed any mods which make changes to the files in this folder, you will need to use a tool like Winmerge or Beyond Compare to incorporate those changes into these files.
Winmerge and Beyond Compare are programs that allow you to compare two files and merge the differences between the two files.. This support thread is not the right place to explain how to use file merging software.. If you do not know how to use file merging tools, you can use the user manuals from the program to help you with using these programs. If you think this is still over your head, then you need to consider hiring someone to help you install this module.

DivaVocals:

Winmerge and Beyond Compare are programs that allow you to compare two files and merge the differences between the two files.. This support thread is not the right place to explain how to use file merging software.. If you do not know how to use file merging tools, you can use the user manuals from the program to help you with using these programs. If you think this is still over your head, then you need to consider hiring someone to help you install this module.

I have an Apple so I'll try using diff merge for these two files, which appear to be orders.php. I think it's my problem. I had to restore those two files from my zen cart folder so orders would work the same as before I tried installing edit orders 4.0.

DivaVocals:

From the ZC Back up thread

And my response to this post..

The two have nothing to do with each other. Yes, they have the same problem and that is only by coincidence. Please don't over analyze my postings. The two are the same in wording, but completely different for what I'm attempting to accomplish. In no way am I trying cause unfairness for other forum users.

newtozc32:

The two have nothing to do with each other. Yes, they have the same problem and that is only by coincidence. Please don't over analyze my postings. The two are the same in wording, but completely different for what I'm attempting to accomplish. In no way am I trying cause unfairness for other forum users.Understood.. and not over analyzing.. making an observation.. I am hoping you can get things all worked out.. My suggestion for getting there is to start over from a point from BEFORE you installed the mods you are having issues with.. Then install them one at a time and make sure it is working fully before you install the next one.. This way you can better narrow down the source of issues..

DivaVocals:

Understood.. and not over analyzing.. making an observation.. I am hoping you can get things all worked out.. My suggestion for getting there is to start over from a point from BEFORE you installed the mods you are having issues with.. Then install them one at a time and make sure it is working fully before you install the next one.. This way you can better narrow down the source of issues..

I can't seem to get the files to correctly merge because I am on an Apple machine. Does anyone have the merged files they could post for download or send me?

newtozc32:

I can't seem to get the files to correctly merge because I am on an Apple machine. Does anyone have the merged files they could post for download or send me?

No.. because we wouldn't have your store's modified UNIQUE files to merge the Edit Order changes into.. The common files that are in the modified files folders may be modified differently in your store versus someone else's store..

Gonna respectfully suggest that you might want to consider hiring someone to help you get this module all setup..

DivaVocals:

No.. because we wouldn't have your store's modified UNIQUE files to merge the Edit Order changes into.. The common files that are in the modified files folders may be modified differently in your store versus someone else's store..

Gonna respectfully suggest that you might want to consider hiring someone to help you get this module all setup..

I suppose I could go line for line and edit the php files myself, but I'm not going to pay someone to do that seeing that I'm a software engineer/programmer myself. I'm simply missing something, somewhere.

newtozc32:

I suppose I could go line for line and edit the php files myself, but I'm not going to pay someone to do that seeing that I'm a software engineer/programmer myself. I'm simply missing something, somewhere.
If you are using a file merging program, it should highlight the differences for you so you don't have to go line by line..

DivaVocals:

If you are using a file merging program, it should highlight the differences for you so you don't have to go line by line..

If I upload my files to you can you merge them? I can't find the right application to make it happen on my Apple. I wish more software was cross-platform.

Installation of Edit Orders is fairly straight forward. As with any other modification to Zen Cart, I would highly recommend you create a backup (files and database) before attempting to install.

The Edit Orders distribution zip includes already pre-merged files (for changes this module requires to existing Zen Cart 1.5 files). These pre-merged files can be found in the "Modified_Core_Files" directory of the distribution zip. If no changes have been previously made to the files found in the "Modified_Core_Files" directory you can simply replace the files in your installation with these files. If you have made any changes in your Zen Cart installation to the files found in "Modified_Core_Files", you will need to manually merge your previous changes into the files found in this folder.

newtozc32:

... I can't find the right application to make it happen on my Apple. ...
You may be interested in reading the following Zen Cart Wiki entry - Useful Tools: File Comparison Utility. In addition to what is listed there, I believe the Apple Developer Tools (Xcode) includes a utility for doing file comparisons and merges (called FileMerge).

I'd say 99% of the professional tools (and environments) for software development I've used over the years include "version control" (and related tools such as diff and merge). If you are not currently using "version control" I would highly recommend learning and using "version control" tools... Especially for medium to large projects and project with multiple contributors. It may seem like extra steps at first, but the long term benefits are worth the cost IMHO.

lhungil:

Installation of Edit Orders is fairly straight forward. As with any other modification to Zen Cart, I would highly recommend you create a backup (files and database) before attempting to install.

nods in agreement :yes:

lhungil:

The Edit Orders distribution zip includes already pre-merged files (for changes this module requires to existing Zen Cart 1.5 files). These pre-merged files can be found in the "Modified_Core_Files" directory of the distribution zip. If no changes have been previously made to the files found in the "Modified_Core_Files" directory you can simply replace the files in your installation with these files. If you have made any changes in your Zen Cart installation to the files found in "Modified_Core_Files", you will need to manually merge your previous changes into the files found in this folder.Good information.. and let me add to this:
What you posted is all explained/laid out on the "Installation" tab of the Edit Orders readme file.. I hope folks who download and use Edit Orders will follow the guidelines/suggestions/instructions in the readme when installing Edit Orders.. A lot of time was put into the documents to help make it simple for folks to install/configure/use Edit Orders.. I know folks get annoyed when I refer them back to the readme document. However, if one follows the RTFM kind of mentality, they will find that MANY of the most common questions are addressed in the Edit Orders documentation..

DivaVocals:

nods in agreement :yes:

Good information.. and let me add to this:
What you posted is all explained/laid out on the "Installation" tab of the Edit Orders readme file.. I hope folks who download and use Edit Orders will follow the guidelines/suggestions/instructions in the readme when installing Edit Orders.. A lot of time was put into the documents to help make it simple for folks to install/configure/use Edit Orders.. I know folks get annoyed when I refer them back to the readme document. However, if one follows the RTFM kind of mentality, they will find that MANY of the most common questions are addressed in the Edit Orders documentation..

Can I see a screenshot of how the orders page should look if this plugin properly installs?

newtozc32:

Can I see a screenshot of how the orders page should look if this plugin properly installs?

Never mind. I think I finally got it to install. I was making one crucial dumb mistake. :lamo: Can anyone guess what I was doing wrong? I slapped myself once I realized it. Now time to install something else. Thanks for all of the help. :clap:

newtozc32:

Never mind. I think I finally got it to install.

Glad you got it all worked out..

Edit Orders 4.1 is a massive rewrite of this module based upon Edit Orders 4.0.3.

Please make sure to completely read the included README! Things have changed and you will want to know what to expect.

Anyone who wishes to install this module should also make a "known good" backup before installing the new version. Do not skip this vital step!

A sneak preview of changes (full list can be found in the README):

• Removed all direct MySQL calls in favor of Zen Cart database abstraction.
• Utilization of the Zen Cart order, order_total, and shipping classes.
• Calculation of subtotal, taxes, total and other Zen Cart "Order Total Lines" are now done in a similar manner as a customer checkout.
• Coupon Codes are checked and automatically applied to an order if valid.
• Ability to add and specify a shipping method and price (no request quote at this time).
• Ability to search for products to add to an order.
• ... many other changes ...

Now go read the README (especially the KNOWN ISSUES)!
One Such Note: This version loads shipping and order total modules from the "admin" interface of Zen Cart. If you have any custom modules, you may need to modify them so they can be loaded within the "admin" interface.

We would also encourage users to first test the installation and use of this module on a "development" site or "clone" of their Zen Cart installation and not their live storefront.

Can anyone recommend someone to install this on my site?

nannid:

I installed:
zencart 1.51
edit orders 4.1

I have the following problem:

1. I make an order (i.e. from front-end). In attached order1 file, the order apperas correctely in admin
2. I try to modify it (attached file order2)
3. When I click on UPDATE (even doing any modification) the order total is put at 0 (zero) with a strange tax amount (attached file order3).
   Can you check the "/logs" and "/cache" folder for any error messages?

I have just checked my install which I did a couple of days ago and it is doing exactly the same as nannin described where the order total is zero-ed when I edit a shipping address. The shipping price is still there.
The install went on with no errors. I checked the error log on my cpanel and there are no errors. Any thoughts anyone?

Phil Lomas:

I have just checked my install which I did a couple of days ago and it is doing exactly the same as nannin described where the order total is zero-ed when I edit a shipping address. The shipping price is still there.
The install went on with no errors. I checked the error log on my cpanel and there are no errors. Any thoughts anyone?
I've not been able to duplicate this yet in a test store or a clone of a production store. Can you supply some additional information?

What version of Edit Orders?
What version of Zen Cart?
What order total modules do you have installed?
What order total modules do you have enabled?
What message did you see at the top of the screen after installing Edit Orders and clicking "Admin Home"?
What if any Zen Cart error logs exist (/cache/ in 1.5.0 and /logs/ in 1.5.1 - use FTP to look)?
What other modifications (plugins, add-ons, etc) have been done?