ZCA Bootstrap 4 Template [Support Thread]

amebb:

Thank you for your help.

I uninstalled the Bootstrap template and also run the script to delete lines from my database

The issue that i have now is that when i choose one of the default templates i get a blank screen.
I am unable to see anything from my site.

The admin still works but the main site is a blank page.

What can i do next ?
Think about hiring someone that can correct whatever you've done.

I have resolved the issue and the site is now back up and running.

However, I am still missing prices on the product page for my products.

Also, when i got Admin > Configuration > BootStrap Configuration i can see my page etc but no information about the configuration etc

All i did was to follow the simple instructions of removing the old installation and then reinstalling the new installation of the template.

it may be a fantastic idea when these plugins, templates are released that they are fully working and not contain bugs. Just stating this and not trying to trigger anyone.!

well, the template author and I just upgraded 4 websites using the template, and had no issues, so....

barco57:

well, the template author and I just upgraded 4 websites using the template, and had no issues, so....

well that is great. But for people like me who are not great with Php etc ... this is why we are hear asking for support.

amebb:

I have resolved the issue and the site is now back up and running.

However, I am still missing prices on the product page for my products.

Also, when i got Admin > Configuration > BootStrap Configuration i can see my page etc but no information about the configuration etc
I run the SQL query on my site and notice the same issue.

The template's configuration settings are recreated under a new configuration group ID, but the ID under the admin page still points to the old configuration group ID number. If you have the database backup, restore it and you'll be fine.

Not sure if it could be a clue for lat9, but if your site is fine with v3.6.5, stay with it until more info.

I finally figured out the issue of the price display box after upgrading to ZCA Bootstrap Template v3.7.x.

My site is running ZC v1.5.8a w/ PHP v7.4
After switching to PHP v8.1, the price display box shows up with ZCA Bootstrap Template v3.7.x correctly.
It looks like some functions in ZCA Bootstrap Template v3.7.x don't work well with PHP v7.4

Maybe a note can be added to remind people who still use PHP v7.4?

Keep your software up-to-date.
PHP 7.4 is obsolete for a long time.
Even PHP 8.0 has reached EOL last year.

https://www.php.net/supported-versions.php

The absolute minimum you should run your E-Commerce is PHP 8.1

siliconbug:

I finally figured out the issue of the price display box after upgrading to ZCA Bootstrap Template v3.7.x.

My site is running ZC v1.5.8a w/ PHP v7.4
After switching to PHP v8.1, the price display box shows up with ZCA Bootstrap Template v3.7.x correctly.
It looks like some functions in ZCA Bootstrap Template v3.7.x don't work well with PHP v7.4

Maybe a note can be added to remind people who still use PHP v7.4?

Thank you for pointing this out

Hi, very inresting what you say about Php...

On my site i am using PHP 7.4.33. If i was to update that version to php 8.1 would it cause any issues too my site?

My site version is V.1.5.8a

Thank you

Every Zen Cart version has a README with recommended PHP settings.

If you can't find a README you could look at github and search for older releases. There always is a README. Zen Cart is well documented.

I looked it up for you.
-> https://github.com/zencart/zencart/releases
-> https://github.com/zencart/zencart/blob/v158/README.md

amebb:

Hi, very inresting what you say about Php...

On my site i am using PHP 7.4.33. If i was to update that version to php 8.1 would it cause any issues too my site?

My site version is V.1.5.8a

Thank you

Zencart itself would run better at 8.1 is the recomended php. Your plugins could be a whole different story. You would have to look at each one and see what php version it supports, and then do upgrades and testing. Many plugins list an old supported php, but just kept working so there was no update. Some you have to dig through the forum to find the correct tweak for. Some you can fix using the php update doc: https://docs.zen-cart.com/dev/plugins/php_updating/
And some are just broken

OR you can just hire someone like lat9 to figure it all out for you.

siliconbug:

I finally figured out the issue of the price display box after upgrading to ZCA Bootstrap Template v3.7.x.

My site is running ZC v1.5.8a w/ PHP v7.4
After switching to PHP v8.1, the price display box shows up with ZCA Bootstrap Template v3.7.x correctly.
It looks like some functions in ZCA Bootstrap Template v3.7.x don't work well with PHP v7.4

Maybe a note can be added to remind people who still use PHP v7.4?
Nice sleuthing! With that information, I am able to recreate the issue under PHP 7.4.

The root-cause is the additional check on lines 192

    if ($display_price_top === true && zen_get_products_display_price((int)$_GET['products_id']) > 0) {

and line 241

if ($display_price_bottom === true && zen_get_products_display_price((int)$_GET['products_id']) > 0) {

The zen_get_products_display_price function returns a ***string ***similar to

<span class="mx-auto w-100 p-1 productBasePrice">$35.99</span>

which fails the > 0 test on PHP 7.4 but passes on PHP 8.0+. Go figure. I'll get that worthless clause removed from v3.7.2 of the template.

See this GitHub issue for resolution: https://github.com/lat9/ZCA-Bootstrap-Template/issues/414

lat9:

Nice sleuthing! With that information, I am able to recreate the issue under PHP 7.4.
See this GitHub issue for resolution: https://github.com/lat9/ZCA-Bootstrap-Template/issues/414
The changes work on PHP v7.4, thanks!

Is the bootstrap version of tpl_order_status_default.php compatible with OPC so that guests can look up order status? I have overridden zc158a core files includes/templates/default/templates/tpl_order_status_default.php and includes/modules/pages/order_status/header_php.php with the OPC versions as instructed, but what should be used for tpl_order_status_default.php in bootstrap with OPC?

Dave
zc158a, OPC 2.5.2, ZCA Bootstrap 3.7.1

Dave224:

Is the bootstrap version of tpl_order_status_default.php compatible with OPC so that guests can look up order status? I have overridden zc158a core files includes/templates/default/templates/tpl_order_status_default.php and includes/modules/pages/order_status/header_php.php with the OPC versions as instructed, but what should be used for tpl_order_status_default.php in bootstrap with OPC?

Dave
zc158a, OPC 2.5.2, ZCA Bootstrap 3.7.1
That template is compatible with OPC; for bootstrap, the template's tpl_order_status_default.php should be used.

Shop Suey:

Every Zen Cart version has a README with recommended PHP settings.

If you can't find a README you could look at github and search for older releases. There always is a README. Zen Cart is well documented.

I looked it up for you.
-> https://github.com/zencart/zencart/releases
-> https://github.com/zencart/zencart/blob/v158/README.md

Even quicker is to go to https://docs.zen-cart.com/ and click on Server Requirements. The docs are your friend.

v3.7.2 of the ZCA Bootstrap Template is now available for download: https://www.zen-cart.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=2191

This release contains changes associated with the following GitHub issues:

#401: AJAX search's product count can be 'off' (again); variant-managed products might again 'explode' the count!
#404: Correct HTML id parameter in shipping-estimator modal.
#405: Use language-constant for modal shipping-estimator instead of hard-coded English.
#407: Reformat shipping-estimator layout to use 2-column display on medium and above viewports.
#409: Correct AJAX search not including keywords in a product's description; note, new configuration setting added!.
#410: Correct accessibility issue with shopping_cart page's template.
#413: Remove pre-zc158 processing from AJAX search class.
#414: Restore product-pricing display when the site's running on PHP 7.4.

Hi

Am experimenting with using bootstrap template for my next upgrade - downloaded latest version and I am tinkering with it.

Generally loving it, however I can't get font awesome social icons to work - have tried a number of permutations of v5 and v6 FA - I see conflicting info on what version is applicable.

If someone could please tell me how to get a facebook, pinterest and insta icons to appear please let me know.

have you tried something like:

<a class="nav-link" href="https://www.instagram.com/mygramthing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fab fa-lg fa-instagram"></i></a>

for fa 6 you might need to do:

<i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i>
or
<i class="fa-brands fa-square-instagram"></i>