Need help to do an upgrade from 1.5.0 to 1.5.5

YESSSSSS!!!

I did it! Live site is upgraded and working!

The only thing still wonky is that backend. It still shows the same as above. That is more of an annoyance as it still works.

Checked what you said could be the culprits:

• css missing? any suggestion which one?
• extra slash? don't see any instance of any extra slash
• clearing cookie/browser cache? still no change after

CaroleAs:

YESSSSSS!!!

I did it! Live site is upgraded and working!

The only thing still wonky is that backend. It still shows the same as above. That is more of an annoyance as it still works.

Checked what you said could be the culprits:

• css missing? any suggestion which one?
• extra slash? don't see any instance of any extra slash
• clearing cookie/browser cache? still no change after
  Another case where F12 may help to identify issues. Such as this. But, have you tried a different browser or different device?
  Css files: well, if you were to pull up the source code and search for .css you should see the files that are involved, including the path that is generated (relative to your admin directory) and which file(s) are involved. Then as part of the F12 review or right click on an element to inspect the element should see css detail related to it.

Could also try logging out and back in, long shot, but sometimes...

Btw, congratulations! Now when you're reviewing posts by others, likely able to help someone else through their troubles! :)

mc12345678:

Another case where F12 may help to identify issues. Such as this. But, have you tried a different browser or different device?
Css files: well, if you were to pull up the source code and search for .css you should see the files that are involved, including the path that is generated (relative to your admin directory) and which file(s) are involved. Then as part of the F12 review or right click on an element to inspect the element should see css detail related to it.

Could also try logging out and back in, long shot, but sometimes...

Of course, I tried F12 (you taught me that) and I can see that the file is there. Also, the rest of the page is "styled" with the correct logo and such, so the file is in place.

I tried an incognito window, I tried a different browser, and I tried a different computer. Same look.

I tried logging out and back in. Same thing.

Btw, congratulations! Now when you're reviewing posts by others, likely able to help someone else through their troubles! :)
Not sure about HELPING them, but I can tell them that they CAN do it, with everyone's super help in this forum!
I would just know enough to be dangerous to others!

Even the login page is odd looking. Using the F12, it points to the file ADMIN/includes/index.css, but i can't even find that file.
Where is that?

CaroleAs:

Even the login page is odd looking. Using the F12, it points to the file ADMIN/includes/index.css, but i can't even find that file.
Where is that?

It is/was in the older version of ZC... Perhaps a file was not updated or remains that should have been removed?

There is no admin/includes/index.css in the current ZC 1.5.5; however, on a ZC 1.3.0.1 site that I am currently working to upgrade it is present there. It is/was also a part of ZC 1.5.1... So, raises the question about the admin upgrade portion......

Rechecking all the .css files individually, I found one from the zc admin folder that had a different size (major difference) and used it. It fixed the issue. Thanks for pointing me to the right direction.

I am all set!

How do you suggest I treat all those test installations? Just delete them?
I would like to keep one test installation available as just that... a test install so i could test new mods or other changes without affecting the live site. And then, how to keep one as a test without having Google index it and send visitors to it?

CaroleAs:

How do you suggest I treat all those test installations? Just delete them?
I would like to keep one test installation available as just that... a test install so i could test new mods or other changes without affecting the live site. And then, how to keep one as a test without having Google index it and send visitors to it?
Yes you should keep one of the upgraded sites as an upgrade with which to make future mistakes without impacting your actual live site.

As to how to continue to prevent inappropriate navigation, I actually encourage you to reread either this thread or the associated portions. Of all things discussed, that is covered herein...

Remember though. Measure three times, cut once...

Meaning, be absolutely sure that you are deleting the correct database. The files, well, they basically can/have been reproduced and are easily able to be duplicated. The database... not so lucky...

Also, if not mistaken, should also notify your host that you wish this/these databases destroyed/cleaned as part of responsible careship of other's data.

I am facing a different "problem" now and it is simply because I can't remember how to add the download file (or attribute) to my newly added products. Remember that I was using an All In One mod to have all the information in ONE place and it didn't look at all like what the default zencart interface looks like, so I have not used that in many years.

I can't find a clear information on how to add it. Can you point me to the right place?

Read through this?
https://www.zen-cart.com/content.php?113-how-do-i-make-products-downloadable

Thanks. That is what I was looking for.

CaroleAs:

Thanks. That is what I was looking for.

Well, found it using "zen cart attributes download" as my search criteria in my preferred search engine. :)

mc12345678:

Well, found it using "zen cart attributes download" as my search criteria in my preferred search engine. :)

I was searching with the wrong keywords! Thanks.

Now, I added the product, added the file in my download folder (I only sell downloadable zip files). Someone purchased it but there is no download for her.

I rechecked, and it still shows as a valid file (green dot).

I started from scratch and deleted that "association" with the product/download. When adding the same file association, I get a message on top that "Warning: No file uploaded.", but it still also says "
Filename: cass-CrochetLaceTubes2.zip Days: 7 Max: 5
with a green dot.

What am I missing?

CaroleAs:

I was searching with the wrong keywords! Thanks.

Now, I added the product, added the file in my download folder (I only sell downloadable zip files). Someone purchased it but there is no download for her.

I rechecked, and it still shows as a valid file (green dot).

I started from scratch and deleted that "association" with the product/download. When adding the same file association, I get a message on top that "Warning: No file uploaded.", but it still also says "
Filename: cass-CrochetLaceTubes2.zip Days: 7 Max: 5
with a green dot.

What am I missing?
What's the order status of the particular order? What are the settings for configuration->attribute settings? What is the permissions of the pub folder?

Ahem, how well did it work when you tried it before making it available to a customer? Eh?

You say, not available for download, what message(s) are displayed? After purchase what is seen/offered?

It's great if you do/still have the green dot for all things download, it's the downstram processing that may still need to be addressed.

What's the order status of the particular order?
Delivered

What are the settings for configuration->attribute settings?
Enable Downloads > true
Download by redirect > true
Download by streaming > false
Number of days > 7
Number of downloads > 5

What is the permissions of the pub folder?
0755

Ahem, how well did it work when you tried it before making it available to a customer? Eh?
I didn't test it because I didn't expect anything different to happen since the testing that was made before, obviously using already available products.

You say, not available for download, what message(s) are displayed?
Typically, in the copy of invoice that I get, there is "Download 1 zip file 1" under each product name (even other invoices of today, for other products than the one I added today), but for today's product, there is NOTHING. And the customer said there was no download link in the store either. Since it is not a free product, I can't test it as it is obviously not allowing me to make a purchase with my own Paypal account.

It's great if you do/still have the green dot for all things download, it's the downstram processing that may still need to be addressed.
I have no clue what it is (other than the setting in the Attributes). Should it be enabled?

CaroleAs:

Delivered

Enable Downloads > true
Download by redirect > true
Download by streaming > false
Number of days > 7
Number of downloads > 5

0755

I didn't test it because I didn't expect anything different to happen since the testing that was made before, obviously using already available products.

Typically, in the copy of invoice that I get, there is "Download 1 zip file 1" under each product name (even other invoices of today, for other products than the one I added today), but for today's product, there is NOTHING. And the customer said there was no download link in the store either. Since it is not a free product, I can't test it as it is obviously not allowing me to make a purchase with my own Paypal account.

I have no clue what it is (other than the setting in the Attributes). Should it be enabled?
So you're saying that there is no issue with other downloadable product being purchased (since this upgrade), but this new product that has been since added (or at least an option has been added for download) that this one particular product is having an issue.

Last time someone said thay were having an issue like that, there were two option values: one to download and one to not download or something like that. Anyways, the file was associated with the wrong option value.

All of this basically being covered/controlled by the attributes controller.

mc12345678:

So you're saying that there is no issue with other downloadable product being purchased (since this upgrade), but this new product that has been since added (or at least an option has been added for download) that this one particular product is having an issue.

Last time someone said thay were having an issue like that, there were two option values: one to download and one to not download or something like that. Anyways, the file was associated with the wrong option value.

All of this basically being covered/controlled by the attributes controller.

Exactly. I had several other purchases made of older products, and everything is working as it should and displaying the invoice as expected.
I even made another test purchase after this happened, using a free product that was already in the store.
I got the invoice with the typical "Download 1 zip file 1" under the product name.
There is a download link in my account for it.
The download link is valid.

This new product is also displaying properly in the store itself:
http://creationcassel.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=544

Anyways, the file was associated with the wrong option value.
I am trying to "test" but since I can't do it through a full purchase, where else would I need to look to see anything "wrong"?

CaroleAs:

Exactly. I had several other purchases made of older products, and everything is working as it should and displaying the invoice as expected.
I even made another test purchase after this happened, using a free product that was already in the store.
I got the invoice with the typical "Download 1 zip file 1" under the product name.
There is a download link in my account for it.
The download link is valid.

This new product is also displaying properly in the store itself:
http://creationcassel.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=544

I am trying to "test" but since I can't do it through a full purchase, where else would I need to look to see anything "wrong"?

Let's see. One of what 5 demo sites all set up/upgraded. None of which must use PayPal, but could instead use check/money order with a default status that would reflect "full" payment (in a testing environment yes? Your the only one that can access/purchase from there, so what harm?

As said in the last paragraph, a download attribute is controlled/associated to a product and it's option value(s) through the attributes controller found either by clicking on the little 'a' on the row of the product when looking at the categories list or by going to catalog->attributes controller and then navigating to the product. Or... or... or...

mc12345678:

Let's see. One of what 5 demo sites all set up/upgraded. None of which must use PayPal, but could instead use check/money order with a default status that would reflect "full" payment (in a testing environment yes? Your the only one that can access/purchase from there, so what harm?

As said in the last paragraph, a download attribute is controlled/associated to a product and it's option value(s) through the attributes controller found either by clicking on the little 'a' on the row of the product when looking at the categories list or by going to catalog->attributes controller and then navigating to the product. Or... or... or...

Thanks. I guess by tweaking those attributes, I must have set it correctly (without knowing exactly what I was doing) because another order for that one product just came in and it has the typical "Download 1 zip file 1" mention in the invoice.

I also had made a purchase on the test store with a money order mode of payment (I had never thought of that, thanks for that idea). And it works fine too.

I guess I'll monitor future sales of that product.