Hi, MG,

Thank you for your interest in CK-ERP.

Your question is answered by one of the FAQs listed in ck-erp.org . I am cutting and pasting it below for your reference,

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Q. Why is CK-ERP not tightly integrated with the underlying middleware ?
A. Presently, CK-ERP is able to run within 23 different middleware environments and there are more to come. If you are interested in 'integrating' tightly CK-ERP within xxx (database-wise, processing-logic-wise), you may perhaps spend a year to do the job -- 23 different middlewares? 23 man-years. Then, you would have to spend another nnn years to debug the (CK-ERP + xxx + yyy) combos, say, (Joomla + Zencart + CK-ERP). You know the sum.

One may consider things like SOA, RPC to provide some sort of loose coupling. However, these technologies do not seem to be mature enough nor secure enough to be able to stand the test in a court of law. That is, if there is a major processing error within, say, a SOA based (Joomla + CK-ERP) environment, it would take a team of experts to find which is at fault - Joomla, CK-ERP or even the SOA stack itself.

So, it is decided that (CK-ERP + xxx) 'integration' will stop at the point of producing xxx connectors. For the rest of the 'integration' job, it is a standing invitation for any open source software integrator to try his/her hand. Indeed, it is in this area, where software integrators, traditionally, excel. Again, it is also a standing invitation to any and all open source software integrators to contribute their integration code back to CK-ERP, if they, so, incline.

At the same time, please don't ask the CK-ERP project team how a particular (CK-ERP + xxx) tight integration should be done. Because,

1. We have no expertise in xxx .
2. As it is, we are already fully occupied with enhancing the various functions of CK-ERP and producing yyy connectors.
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A further standard rider:- I would encourage you to work on the database and logic integration of Zencart and CK-ERP to ensure the combination meets your requirements and subsequently contributing your integration code back to Zencart and CK-ERP.

Cheers,
CK

Umm i've been looking at CK-ERP for the last hour and correct me if I'm wrong but it's just a ERP that sites "within" the relevant apps, but doesn't actually have any real world data integration?

If so, then it's not really 'integrated' at all but more a case of being 'embedded' within the application as a seperate standalone module.

Hi, downforce,

Thank you for your interest in CK-ERP.

I guess the reply to your question is already included in the FAQ that I quoted before. At the same time, if you feel that the current 'combination' of (Zencart + CK-ERP) is not integration per se, I would encourage you to work on the 'integration' of Zencart and CK-ERP, and, subsequently contribute your integration code back to Zencart and CK-ERP.

Best Regards,
CK

Hi, folks,

I have posted a new release, v.0.25.1, of CK-ERP, at SourceForge.Net, http://sourceforge.net/projects/ck-erp .

New features include,
five new templates,
fy2t – for use by factory-like businesses operating within a dual (Canadian) tax environment
fy1t – for use by factory-like businesses operating within a single (Australian) tax environment
so2t – for use by service organizations operating within a dual (Canadian) tax environment
so1t – for use by service organizations operating within a single (Australian) tax environment
simp – for use by small simplistic businesses operating within a single (Australian) tax environment
a connector for IRM (Information Resource Manager),
a sample chart of accounts for use by internet based businesses,
addition of ZhongGuo VAT tax rate.

CK-ERP is an open source accounting/MRP/ERP/CRM system that runs on top of multiple middlewares. It comprises 22 modules - Administration, i18n, Contact Management, Customer Relationship, Customer Self Service, Vendor Relationship, Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, MRP, Warehouse, Inventory, Service, AP, AR, PO, SO, Quotation, POS for Cashier, POS for Manager, HR, Staff Self Service and Payroll. It provides accounting and back office functionalities to SMEs and utilizes the underlying middleware to administer accounts/groups. Please report error and suggestion to the discussion group / mailing list, CK-ERP-en(at)googlegroups.com or CK-ERP-zh_CN(at)googlegroups.com . General history and expected development is available at the discussion group's Archive.

Supported MiddleWares: IRM, LegalCase, MirrorMed, ClearHealth, OpenEMR, eGroupWare, Horde-GroupWare; Zencart, CRELoaded, osCMax, osCommerce; Drupal, Joomla, Mambo, e107, XOOPS, Xaraya; Moodle, Atutor; vTiger, XRMS; WordPress, b2evolution; TikiWiki; phpBB.

Information/Demo Websites:
http://ck-erp.org
http://ck-erp.net
http://ck-erp.com

Cheers,
Wu Chiu Kay, aka CK Wu, aka CK (CK is the preferred alias)
Hong Kong

Hi, all:

I'm very interesting in this ck-erp but i'dont have root acces to my hosting.

Anybody know how can i install this contribution in my zencart, i have only ftp acces to my linux hosting can i do that, and in my home have windows in pc.

Thank you very much for your help
Happy new year to every body.:lookaroun

Hi, jmeca,

Thank you for your interest in CK-ERP.

You don't really need root access to install Zencart + CK-ERP. The demo at,

http://ck-erp.org/zencart/admin/login.php

is, itself, installed via CPANEL, and setup within a webhosting environment. Please refer to the online Installation Manual located at,

http://ck-erp.org/drupal/?q=en/node/12

especially, Step 6Q.

At the same time, please note that, one of the design principles of CK-ERP is,
"Will fail within a Windows environment"

Best Regards,
CK Wu

Hi, all.

I try to install this contribution but wen I'll go to
http://www.outletmuebles.es/muebles/admin/ck-admin/index.php

an error told me the next:

Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_CONSTANT_ENCAPSED_STRING, expecting ',' or ';' in /hsphere/local/home/meca3210/outletmuebles.es/muebles/admin/includes/header.php on line **219

I revised the code several times but i can't continue.

Do you have any idea more than me, what can i do.

Thank you very much for your help.
**

Hi, jmeca,

With reference to the CK-ERP Installation Manual,

Step 6Q (for Zencart users only)

• Edit (zencart root)/admin/includes/header.php to insert [CK-ERP] into Zencart's header display,
  At around line 167 and behind the following clause - <td class="headerBarContent" align="center"><b><?php echo date("r", time()) . 'GMT' . ' [' . $_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'].' ] ';?></b></td>
  add the following phrase - <td class="headerBarContent" align="right"><b><?php echo '<a href="' . zen_href_link('ck-ledger/index.php', '', 'NONSSL') . '" class="headerLink">' . 'CK-ERP' . '</a> ' ?></b></td array('title' => BOX_HEADING_MY_ACCOUNT,
• AT THIS POINT, DO NOT CLICK ON THE [CK-ERP] MENU CHOICE. Instead use your browser to visit directly http://(domainname or localhost)/(zencart root)/admin/ck-admin/index.php
• Complete the Test Environment installation as described in Step 10 to step 19
  ===============================================================================
  I suspect the syntax error may have been created while editing (zencart root)/admin/includes/header.php . The line number (167) is based on Zencart v.1.3.7.1 . If you are running other Zencart version, you may have to adjust the editting a bit. Because the action involves editting raw php/html code, it does require a bit of php/html skill. If after multiple attempt, the syntax error remains, my suggestion is trying out CK-ERP at some other middleware platform.

Best Regards,
CK

Hello:
Maybe it can be the problem, i use the 1.3.7 Zencart version the line you say is 167 in my file is 219 it can't be the same.

Do you have any idea if i can install your software o how can i modify the file?
I don't kwon php only can i modify files.

Thank you very for you help.
Please be Happy in the New Year

Hi, jmeca,

Since Zencart 1.3.7 is quite a while back and the (Zencart + CK-ERP) connector had been steadily updated to align with the latest version of Zencart, you may face some other problems later on, (even if you solve the current file editting problem), due to some other version incompatibility issues. As mentioned in the previous reply, my best suggestion is to try out some other middleware platform.

Best Regards,
CK

Hello All:

I have zencart + ck-erp runing separat all they are running ok but how can i connet it, because i tried to connet modify admin/header.php but i think is imposibol. do you think can 'i use this contribution for external fields:

http://www.zen-cart.com/index.php?main_page=product_contrib_info&products_id=587

or if any know php can i send my header file to modificate it (of course pay)

Thank you very much for your help.

Hi, folks,

I have posted a new release, v.0.26.1, of CK-ERP, at SourceForge.Net, http://sourceforge.net/projects/ck-erp .

New features include,
connector for FreeRealty
connector for LandShop
connector for OpenAds
connector for FreightFleetManagementSystem
connector for PHPJB
connector for MyHandyRestaurant
connector for phpMySport
enhanced contact lists
enhanced user interface

Special thank is due to Vidar Vestnes of phpmyborder.com for producing an excellent screen bordering script.

CK-ERP is an open source accounting/MRP/ERP/CRM system that runs on top of multiple middlewares. It comprises 22 modules - Administration, i18n, Contact Management, Customer Relationship, Customer Self Service, Vendor Relationship, Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, MRP, Warehouse, Inventory, Service, AP, AR, PO, SO, Quotation, POS for Cashier, POS for Manager, HR, Staff Self Service and Payroll. It provides accounting and back office functionalities to SMEs and utilizes the underlying middleware to administer accounts/groups. Please report error and suggestion to the discussion group / mailing list, CK-ERP-en(at)googlegroups.com or CK-ERP-zh_CN(at)googlegroups.com . General history and expected development is available at the discussion group's Archive.

Supported MiddleWares: phpMySport; MyHandyRestaurant; PHPJB; FreightFleetManagementSystem; OpenAds, LandShop, FreeRealty; IRM; LegalCase; MirrorMed, ClearHealth, OpenEMR; eGroupWare, Horde-GroupWare; Zencart, CRELoaded, osCMax, osCommerce; Drupal, Joomla, Mambo, e107, XOOPS, Xaraya; Moodle, Atutor; vTiger, XRMS; WordPress, b2evolution; TikiWiki; phpBB.

Information/Demo Websites:
http://ck-erp.org
http://ck-erp.net
http://ck-erp.info

Download is available from,
http://sourceforge.net/projects/ck-erp
http://gforge.oss.org.cn/projects/ck-erp
http://gforge.lupaworld.com/projects/ck-erp
http://gro.clinux.org/projects/ck-ledger

Cheers,
Wu Chiu Kay, aka CK Wu, aka CK (CK is the preferred alias)
Hong Kong

Hi, folks,

I have posted a new release, v.0.27.1, of CK-ERP, at SourceForge.Net, http://sourceforge.net/projects/ck-erp .

New features include,
connector for AssetMan
connector for Coppermine
connector for Gallery2
connector for phpMyTicket
enhanced navigation bar

CK-ERP is an open source accounting/MRP/ERP/CRM system that runs on top of multiple middlewares. It comprises 22 modules - Administration, i18n, Contact Management, Customer Relationship, Customer Self Service, Vendor Relationship, Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, MRP, Warehouse, Inventory, Service, AP, AR, PO, SO, Quotation, POS for Cashier, POS for Manager, HR, Staff Self Service and Payroll. It provides accounting and back office functionalities to SMEs and utilizes the underlying middleware to administer accounts/groups. Please report error and suggestion to the discussion group / mailing list, CK-ERP-en(at)googlegroups.com or CK-ERP-zh_CN(at)googlegroups.com . General history and expected development is available at the discussion group's Archive.

Supported MiddleWares: AssetMan; Coppermine, Gallery2; phpMyTicket; phpMySport; MyHandyRestaurant; PHPJB; FreightFleetManagementSystem; OpenX, LandShop, FreeRealty; IRM; LegalCase; MirrorMed, ClearHealth, OpenEMR; eGroupWare, Horde-GroupWare; Zencart, CRELoaded, osCMax, osCommerce; Drupal, Joomla, Mambo, e107, XOOPS, Xaraya; Moodle, Atutor; vTiger, XRMS; WordPress, b2evolution; TikiWiki; phpBB.

Information/Demo Websites:
http://ck-erp.org
http://ck-erp.net
http://ck-erp.info

Download is available from,
http://sourceforge.net/projects/ck-erp
http://gforge.oss.org.cn/projects/ck-erp
http://gforge.lupaworld.com/projects/ck-erp
http://gro.clinux.org/projects/ck-ledger

Cheers,
Wu Chiu Kay, aka CK Wu, aka CK (CK is the preferred alias)
Hong Kong

ckwu:

Hi, folks,

I have posted a new release, v.0.27.1, of CK-ERP, at SourceForge.Net, http://sourceforge.net/projects/ck-erp .

New features include,
connector for AssetMan
connector for Coppermine
connector for Gallery2
connector for phpMyTicket
enhanced navigation bar

CK-ERP is an open source accounting/MRP/ERP/CRM system that runs on top of multiple middlewares. It comprises 22 modules - Administration, i18n, Contact Management, Customer Relationship, Customer Self Service, Vendor Relationship, Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, MRP, Warehouse, Inventory, Service, AP, AR, PO, SO, Quotation, POS for Cashier, POS for Manager, HR, Staff Self Service and Payroll. It provides accounting and back office functionalities to SMEs and utilizes the underlying middleware to administer accounts/groups. Please report error and suggestion to the discussion group / mailing list, CK-ERP-en(at)googlegroups.com or CK-ERP-zh_CN(at)googlegroups.com . General history and expected development is available at the discussion group's Archive.

Supported MiddleWares: AssetMan; Coppermine, Gallery2; phpMyTicket; phpMySport; MyHandyRestaurant; PHPJB; FreightFleetManagementSystem; OpenX, LandShop, FreeRealty; IRM; LegalCase; MirrorMed, ClearHealth, OpenEMR; eGroupWare, Horde-GroupWare; Zencart, CRELoaded, osCMax, osCommerce; Drupal, Joomla, Mambo, e107, XOOPS, Xaraya; Moodle, Atutor; vTiger, XRMS; WordPress, b2evolution; TikiWiki; phpBB.

Information/Demo Websites:
http://ck-erp.org
http://ck-erp.net
http://ck-erp.info

Download is available from,
http://sourceforge.net/projects/ck-erp
http://gforge.oss.org.cn/projects/ck-erp
http://gforge.lupaworld.com/projects/ck-erp
http://gro.clinux.org/projects/ck-ledger

Cheers,
Wu Chiu Kay, aka CK Wu, aka CK (CK is the preferred alias)
Hong Kong

Thanks ! I will try it !

I've tried to login to the zencart+Ck-erp demo site, but it keep on saying i entered the wrong username or password. Has the demo site been disable?

Yes ! Me too, i can't login into demo site !

I have a question, in reading the instructions I am having trouble with the following steps

4. Setup/Install the target middleware.
5. Test to ensure you have a working target middleware environment.
6. Login the target middleware as admin level user. DO NOT LOGIN AS NON-ADMIN USER.

I loaded the files, edited the header.php file, but is number four talking about the connector file? where do I put that?

pete

A new release, v.0.28.1, of CK-ERP, has been posted at SourceForge.Net, http://sourceforge.net/projects/ck-erp .

New features include,
Sample school chart of accounts,
System upgrade script,
menu choice for warehouse, retail store,
tree view for BOM, inventory category, service category,
import of eGroupWare addressbook,
full (draft) Spanish translation [improvement suggestions most welcome], and,
connector for CATS, php-residence, Open-Realty, phpScheduleIT, PSCafePOS, OpenBiblio, Centre/SIS, ClaSS, Care2X

CK-ERP is an open source accounting/MRP/ERP/CRM system that runs on top of multiple middlewares. It comprises 23 modules - Administration, i18n, Data Import, Contact Management, Customer Relationship, Customer Self Service, Vendor Relationship, Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, MRP, Warehouse, Inventory, Service, AP, AR, PO, SO, Quotation, POS for Cashier, POS for Manager, HR, Staff Self Service and Payroll. It provides accounting and back office functionalities to SMEs and utilizes the underlying middleware to administer accounts/groups. Please report error and suggestion to the discussion group / mailing list, CK-ERP-en(at)googlegroups.com or CK-ERP-zh_CN(at)googlegroups.com . General history and expected development is available at the discussion group's Archive.

Supported MiddleWares: Centre/SIS, ClaSS; OpenBiblio; CATS; php-residence, phpScheduleIT; AssetMan; Coppermine, Gallery2; phpMyTicket; phpMySport; PSCafePOS, MyHandyRestaurant; FreightFleetManagementSystem; OpenX, LandShop, Open-Realty, FreeRealty; IRM; LegalCase; ClearHealth, OpenEMR, Care2X; eGroupWare, Horde-GroupWare; Zencart, osCommerce; Drupal, Joomla, Mambo, e107, XOOPS, Xaraya; Moodle, Atutor; vTiger; WordPress, b2evolution; TikiWiki; phpBB.

Information/Demo Websites:
http://ck-erp.org
http://ck-erp.net

Download is available from,
http://sourceforge.net/projects/ck-erp
http://gro.clinux.org/projects/ck-ledger

Hi, maxchock, kimsonvu, colemanpa,

Please accept my apology for not answering earlier.

The demo site at http://ck-erp.org/zencart/admin/login.php had certainly been fouled up by someone and the default admin user (demo/guest) was deleted from the system. I had rectified the problem and the demo site had also been upgraded to (Zencart 1.3.8a + CK-ERP 0.28.1). Please, revisit the demo and see if there are any further outstanding problems.

At the same time, I like to put forward a plead here to all visitors to the demo site. The demo site is created for the Zencart community to try out a live (Zencart + CK-ERP) setup. So, for the benefit of the community, please, do not change the default setup of the site, especially those relating to the admin user settings. I am a lone developer and I do not have the resource to keep a constant watch over the demo site.

With respect to the installation instruction, the wordings,

4. Setup/Install the target middleware.
5. Test to ensure you have a working target middleware environment.
6. Login the target middleware as admin level user. DO NOT LOGIN AS NON-ADMIN USER.

when applied in a Zencart setting means,

4. Setup/install Zencart.
5. Test to ensure you have a working Zencart environment.
6. Login to Zencart as admin level user. DO NOT LOGIN AS NON-ADMIN USER

Best Regards,
CK

Hi, folks,

I have just updated the (Zencart + CK-ERP) demo at, http://ck-erp.org/zencart/admin , to Zencart 1.3.8a + CK-ERP 0.28.1.

With this update, there is one major zencart related enhancement (Zencart data import) being added to the CK-ERP codebase. This functionality is located at, ck-import -> zencart

This time round, the default zencart admin user, demo/guest, is allowed to access CK-ERP's administration cluster. Hence, you could visit, administation cluster -> ck-import -> zencart , to test out the new feature. As usual, Zencart data can only be imported once, so you may have to create new dummy Zencart data to test out the import if some one before you have already imported the standard Zencart demo data.

Currently, the import of Zencart [master] customer and product data had been fully developed and tested. After collecting your feedback and comments on the current design and with a bit of finetuning, the import of Zencart [transactional] order and payment data will be developed at a later stage. The end result is, hopefully, an integrated (Zencart + CK-ERP) environment, in which, Zencart will run continuously, with Zencart to CK-ERP data import being performed periodically, say weekly, to record Zencart online sales via CK-ERP ledger entries. Nevertheless, even at this stage, importing Zencart product data into CK-ERP will allow Zencart operators to issue stock-replenishment purchase orders via CK-ERP. Ideally, (LAMP + Zencart + CK-ERP) will evolve into perhaps one of the most powerful e-commerce platform.

Because of the previous incident of someone fouling up the Zencart admin user records, so, for the benefit of the community, please, do not change the Zencart admin user records when you visit the demo site.

As usual, any critique, comment, feedback,... are most welcomed and desired.

Best Regards,
CK