Is there any other banner manager plugin, besides zx-slideshow?

Is there any other banner manager plugin for ZC1.5.1, besides zx-slideshow? Thanks

fanisme:

Is there any other banner manager plugin for ZC1.5.1, besides zx-slideshow? Thanks

the ZX-Slideshow is a slideshow plugin which uses the built in Zen Cart Banner Manager.. If you want to find another SLIDESHOW, then search the plugins for "slideshow" there are a few plugins available.. Otherwise there are LOTS of javascript slideshows that are available and can easily be adopted to be used with Zen Cart if you are willing to roll up your sleeves a bit..

DivaVocals:

the ZX-Slideshow is a slideshow plugin which uses the built in Zen Cart Banner Manager.. If you want to find another SLIDESHOW, then search the plugins for "slideshow" there are a few plugins available.. Otherwise there are LOTS of javascript slideshows that are available and can easily be adopted to be used with Zen Cart if you are willing to roll up your sleeves a bit..
ZX slideshow is great, but it's kind of conflict with IH 4. (we talk about that in IH support thread). And today I check every file of ZX slideshow to make sure which one is making trouble. I find IH can't work correctly as soon as I upload the file install-v1.5.x.sql of SLIDESHOW. Your IH 4 is amazing and inreplacable. So I have to find another banner show. I know nothing about SQL.

fanisme:

ZX slideshow is great, but it's kind of conflict with IH 4. (we talk about that in IH support thread). And today I check every file of ZX slideshow to make sure which one is making trouble. I find IH can't work correctly as soon as I upload the file install-v1.5.x.sql of SLIDESHOW. Your IH 4 is amazing and inreplacable. So I have to find another banner show. I know nothing about SQL.

What kind of conflict are you talking about?? IH4 doesn't affect ANYTHING but the product and category images.. So HOW is it affecting the slideshow??

DivaVocals:

What kind of conflict are you talking about?? IH4 doesn't affect ANYTHING but the product and category images.. So HOW is it affecting the slideshow??
I showed you a vedio in IH support thread. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP9Mp_1HvAM

1. I can't enter IH interface through clicking the small icon of the poduct's right column in categories/products.
2. Just one category can be chosen to edit. The others can't be chosen.
   I uploaded the files of zx-slideshow one by one. IH can't work correctly after uploading the file install-v1.5.x.sql.
   I did that many times and it always happened.

fanisme:

I showed you a vedio in IH support thread. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP9Mp_1HvAM

1. I can't enter IH interface through clicking the small icon of the poduct's right column in categories/products.
2. Just one category can be chosen to edit. The others can't be chosen.
   I uploaded the files of zx-slideshow one by one. IH can't work correctly after uploading the file install-v1.5.x.sql.
   I did that many times and it always happened.
   You just upload the file install-v1.5.x.sql of zx-slideshow with "install SQL patches", then you can see the abnormal.

I don't often make this suggestion but...

Your forum join date suggests that you are new to Zen Cart.

I don't see any evidence that you are updating from a previous version in any of your posts.

You state that you are using the latest version of 1.5.1

IMHO, I would:

1. Start over with a fresh install of 1.5.1 (including the demo products) without using any automated installation software or file.
2. Find a template you like (avoid all paid templates as most don't work), install it, and test it thoroughly.
3. If you need to have more than one language on the site, do so now and test the demo products and all other cart functions with the installed languages.
4. Decide what shipping and payment methods you will use and install them. TEST THOROUGHLY
5. Check to see if any of the bug fixes should be applied by looking at http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?200688-Known-Bugs-%28and-fixes%29-with-v1-5-1
6. Add categories and products to your site. Since you have the cart "ready" for products, you now have a cart that can sell products and can open it for business without having to do more than turn off the demo items.

At this point you have a working store that can sell products.

Next:

1. Make a backup of your database and site files.
2. Create a folder on your site called _testSite.
3. Copy the original site's files to _testSite.
4. Create a new database like YOUR_ORIGINAL_DATABASE_NAME_test (Where YOUR_ORIGINAL_DATABASE_NAME is the database name in your main site) so you won't confuse the two. Use the same password as the original.
5. Change the includes/configure.php and YOUR_ADMIN/includes/configure.php files to show /_testSite and/or YOUR_ORIGINAL_DATABASE_NAME_test where needed. This will make sure that the test site is looking ONLY at itself and its database (the one with _test on the end).
6. TEST, TEST, TEST to make sure your test copy is working.

You now have a store where folks can shop and a _testSite where you can test add-ons ONE by ONE to see if they work with your setup.

1. Make a list of the add-ons that you MUST have. The "nice ones" can wait till later.
2. Check the list against known mods that WILL work with 1.5.1 at http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?183643-Confirmed-working-mods-in-Zen-Cart-1-5.
3. Download the latest version of a working copy from the Plugins section.
4. Search the forum for a support thread for the mod and look at all posts made since the release date of the mod. Often times, you'll find VERY valuable information that will prevent a botched install of the mod. There are also times when the author has found a fix for a problem but has not yet uploaded a corrected version of the mod.
5. Install the mod and TEST, TEST, TEST.
6. TEST again!
7. If it didn't work, consult the forum once again to decide whether to start over or just to not use the mod.
8. If it worked, do a complete backup of the testSite and its database and save them in a folder called modTest###### where ###### is the name of the mod. ( I add a date just for my old memory so mine would look like modTest_######_5_7_2013) This will help you as a step-by-step fail-safe during the modification process.Repeat steps 1 thru 8 above with the next mod on the list
9. Repeat these steps with the next most important mod on your list.

At some point, you will have a _testSite that has all the mods you want (and WORK) installed, tested and working.

The final step is to take _testSite back to the main store directory to take over for the basic site. IMHO, those steps are a ways off for you yet.

The best part is what you will learn along the way AND the huge reduction of frustration.

We'll be here to help along the way.

BTW...

Numbers 298 thru 300 on my list of Top Ten add-ons.

298 - Any mod that claims to aid, improve, simplify, solve, etc SEO.
299 - Any mod (Other than a custom template) that makes a site "pretty."
300 - Any mod that claims to make check out easier. (Most of them mess with files and create problems later).

One of the other things I'm assuming about your site is that you MAY have abandoned the "content is king" principle to wrongly concentrate on "pretty."

We have one site with 4 or 5 mods that is blowing away all the competition strictly because of content.

fanisme:

I showed you a vedio in IH support thread. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP9Mp_1HvAM

1. I can't enter IH interface through clicking the small icon of the poduct's right column in categories/products.
2. Just one category can be chosen to edit. The others can't be chosen.
   I uploaded the files of zx-slideshow one by one. IH can't work correctly after uploading the file install-v1.5.x.sql.
   I did that many times and it always happened.

and exactly HOW was I supposed to know that you concluded that it was the SLIDESHOW that was the cause of your problem?? Did you communicate that on the IH4 support thread????? (the answer is no..)

fanisme:

You just upload the file install-v1.5.x.sql of zx-slideshow with "install SQL patches", then you can see the abnormal.

Did you even ask this question on the support thread for the slideshow?? IF there is an issue, I would think that would be a better place tostart.. and before you tell me you already posted on that thread, posting "it's broken" with no details of the issue any information about your site or even your THEORY of the issue and how you came to that conclusion isn't going to bring a whole lot of response from folks..

fanisme:

You just upload the file install-v1.5.x.sql of zx-slideshow with "install SQL patches", then you can see the abnormal.

You should have posted your issue on the ZX Slideshow support thread.. As it turns out there IS an issue with the ZX Slideshow SQL file that could POSSIBLY cause the issue you say you are having with it..

Please go to the ZX Slideshow support thread:
http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?195957-ZX-Slideshow-support-thread&p=1201943#post1201943

Going forward it will be MUCH easier for folks to help you if you provide more than the preverbial "it's broken" "it doesn't work" "I tried everything" post.. Post details about your store.. Don't make people ask for this.. PROVIDE IT UPFRONT.. Provide details about what you did BEFORE the problem emerged, details about what mods you installed (and based on this issue, details about what order you installed them in) DETAILS.. the more details the better it is for the community to help you in their free time without having to go on some fishing expedition..

Help us so we can help you..:P

dbltoe:

I don't often make this suggestion but...

Your forum join date suggests that you are new to Zen Cart.

I don't see any evidence that you are updating from a previous version in any of your posts.

You state that you are using the latest version of 1.5.1

<assumptions> You are not familiar with some of the terminology we use which may or may not be a language barrier. You have so many mods you've thrown at your site, that it's impossible to sort it out through the forum. You've never given us a list of answers to the posting tips so we have no idea just how many mods you have added to your site without thorough testing. The assumption is that you have loaded several that perform or modify a similar function. </assumption>

IMHO, I would:

2. Start over with a fresh install of 1.5.1 (including the demo products) without using any automated installation software or file.

3. Find a template you like (avoid all paid templates as most don't work), install it, and test it thoroughly.

4. If you need to have more than one language on the site, do so now and test the demo products and all other cart functions with the installed languages.

5. Decide what shipping and payment methods you will use and install them. TEST THOROUGHLY

6. Check to see if any of the bug fixes should be applied by looking at http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?200688-Known-Bugs-%28and-fixes%29-with-v1-5-1

7. Add categories and products to your site. Since you have the cart "ready" for products, you now have a cart that can sell products and can open it for business without having to do more than turn off the demo items.

At this point you have a working store that can sell products.

Next:

2. Make a backup of your database and site files.

3. Create a folder on your site called _testSite.

4. Copy the original site's files to _testSite.

5. Create a new database like YOUR_ORIGINAL_DATABASE_NAME_test (Where YOUR_ORIGINAL_DATABASE_NAME is the database name in your main site) so you won't confuse the two. Use the same password as the original.

6. Change the includes/configure.php and YOUR_ADMIN/includes/configure.php files to show /_testSite and/or YOUR_ORIGINAL_DATABASE_NAME_test where needed. This will make sure that the test site is looking ONLY at itself and its database (the one with _test on the end).

7. TEST, TEST, TEST to make sure your test copy is working.

You now have a store where folks can shop and a _testSite where you can test add-ons ONE by ONE to see if they work with your setup.

2. Make a list of the add-ons that you MUST have. The "nice ones" can wait till later.

3. Check the list against known mods that WILL work with 1.5.1 at http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?183643-Confirmed-working-mods-in-Zen-Cart-1-5.

4. Download the latest version of a working copy from the Plugins section.

5. Search the forum for a support thread for the mod and look at all posts made since the release date of the mod. Often times, you'll find VERY valuable information that will prevent a botched install of the mod. There are also times when the author has found a fix for a problem but has not yet uploaded a corrected version of the mod.

6. Install the mod and TEST, TEST, TEST.

7. TEST again!

8. If it didn't work, consult the forum once again to decide whether to start over or just to not use the mod.

9. If it worked, do a complete backup of the testSite and its database and save them in a folder called modTest###### where ###### is the name of the mod. ( I add a date just for my old memory so mine would look like modTest_######_5_7_2013) This will help you as a step-by-step fail-safe during the modification process.Repeat steps 1 thru 8 above with the next mod on the list

10. Repeat these steps with the next most important mod on your list.

At some point, you will have a _testSite that has all the mods you want (and WORK) installed, tested and working.

The final step is to take _testSite back to the main store directory to take over for the basic site. IMHO, those steps are a ways off for you yet.

The best part is what you will learn along the way AND the huge reduction of frustration.

We'll be here to help along the way.

First, I wanna appologyze for the mess. I'm totally a rookie，even I don't how to ask my question. Your suggestion is really helpful for me which put my thoughts into shape. I suggest you make a new thread and post that content which will help many new zeners avoid detours. Anyway ZC is for unprofessional people more than experts. Thanks for your time.

DivaVocals:

You should have posted your issue on the ZX Slideshow support thread.. As it turns out there IS an issue with the ZX Slideshow SQL file that could POSSIBLY cause the issue you say you are having with it..

Please go to the ZX Slideshow support thread:
http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?195957-ZX-Slideshow-support-thread&p=1201943#post1201943

Going forward it will be MUCH easier for folks to help you if you provide more than the preverbial "it's broken" "it doesn't work" "I tried everything" post.. Post details about your store.. Don't make people ask for this.. PROVIDE IT UPFRONT.. Provide details about what you did BEFORE the problem emerged, details about what mods you installed (and based on this issue, details about what order you installed them in) DETAILS.. the more details the better it is for the community to help you in their free time without having to go on some fishing expedition..

Help us so we can help you..:P
Thank you for your suggestion. Sometimes it's really hard for me to describe ZC or code thing, but I will make it better.

fanisme:

First, I wanna appologyze for the mess. I'm totally a rookie，even I don't how to ask my question. Your suggestion is really helpful for me which put my thoughts into shape. I suggest you make a new thread and post that content which will help many new zeners avoid detours.

This advice along with the posting tips is already available throughout this forum.. the posting tips appears above the message body on every new post..

fanisme:

Anyway ZC is for unprofessional people more than experts. Thanks for your time.this is NOT a true statement at all.. Not sure how you drew this conclusion.. it's actually more of the opposite.. Zen Cart is not the plug-n-play DIY tool that folks like to say it is.. the fact is that if you are going to be a DIYer using Zen Cart you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and learn skills that may not be familiar to you.. Makes this more of a dev friendly tool than a tool that is DIY friendly.. Doesn't mean that DIYers can't learn it, but it does as I say require more of a "roll up your sleeves" mentality than say something like WordPress..

fanisme:

Thank you for your suggestion. Sometimes it's really hard for me to describe ZC or code thing, but I will make it better.
Stop thinking that you have to describe code.. start describing your ISSUES in plain language.. that's much more helpful than saying "it doesn't work" and hoping others will know what you mean..