How do EZ-Pages work?

andrewg_ny:

For some reason EZ Pages consisting of internal links to define pages such as 'contact us' do not appear in tables-of-contents even when given the same chapter#. Is this to be expected? Is this a defect, and are there workarounds?

I want to keep using certain define pages such as contact us or for gift certificates because they have interactive forms beyond the straight HTML that the EZ pages generally contain--but I was hoping to avoid putting these EZ pages at the top level of the hierarchy, instead putting them as sub-chapters underneath a top-level parent 'Customer Service' EZ page.

Thanks in advance.

-Andrew

I was wanting to do the same thing, but haven't found a workaround yet.
Any ideas? Anyone? :(

What is the easiest and best way to make pictures appear on an EZ page? Ideally I want these pics stored on the server (thats hosting Zencart) not stored with my ISP's webspace (tend to change ISP's frequently!).
I'm thinking along the lines of creating a new folder on the server where I FTP all the pics to and then link to them in the HTML code but I know little to nothing about HTML. Where should I put this folder and what is the code to link to its content (if this line of thinking is correct)?

Here's the code I use for EZPages pics, where I have made a subfolder called
mypics under the Zen Cart images folder.

Leaving the alt="" in it helps with html validation.

is there a simple way to have the New Products for XXX display at the bottom on an EZ-Page?

kuroi:

There's not really an easy way to add it to individual EZ-Pages, but you could copy the code that calls in this listing box in tpl_index_default.php to tpl_page_default and if required add some filters to restrict the display to certain pages.

Thanks for the answer. This is exactly the kind of thing I thought might work.

I tried it out, but think I was using the wrong code (or leaving out important parts or dropping in too much code or...). The upshot is I broke those pages.

Can you point out the right bits of code to use?

Thanks.

-the redhead-

TShooters what file do you put the code in. I lost you on that.

<div align="center"><img src="../images/mypics/myimage.jpg" alt=""></img></div>

..what file do you put the code in. I lost you on that.

Put the code in the "HTML Content:" box of the EZPage you're creating
in Admin/Tools/EZPages.

TShooters thank you for your help. As I was waiting I came across this thread here that answer my question. Thank you again. http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88971

:thumbsup: Glad the post you referenced is a good solution for you.

Ok, I've gone over all this, and have yet to figure this out. Not so "ez" for me. I know I'm just missing something, but can not figure it out. :wacko:

All I want, is a sidebox with links to pages with my own content on them. Kind of like in a standard html based site. Just links to pages that I want to create. I'm completely lost, and the faq (as posted in this thread), just leaves me more clueless.

Can anyone give me simple step by step instructions, on how I can create a menu on my zen site (preferably on the right column), that contains links to pages that I want to create??

Thanx!

Never mind. Got it. :)

TheWarden when you log in your admin go to tools, scroll down to EZ pages click that. At the top of the page put in the Page Title that will be what shows for your link in the side box. Next you have to decide where you want it to show in the Header:, Side box:, ** Footer:, **** Chapter **** TOC: Make sure you put in your sort order greater than 0. Fill in your **HTML Content: and at the bottom you can add an Internal Link or a External Link if you like. Hope this helps.

countrycharm:

TheWarden when you log in your admin go to tools, scroll down to EZ pages click that. At the top of the page put in the Page Title that will be what shows for your link in the side box. Next you have to decide where you want it to show in the Header:, Side box:, ** Footer:, **** Chapter **** TOC: Make sure you put in your sort order greater than 0. Fill in your **HTML Content: and at the bottom you can add an Internal Link or a External Link if you like. Hope this helps.

Thanx, and that would have helped, cuz what I wasn't doing, was setting my sort order greater than 0.

Now I have one last question (hopefully) on this topic, how do I change the title of the sidebox from "important links" to whatever I wish?

Sorry Warden I had to go get my son. The answer to your question is here>includes/languages/english/extra_definitions/ez_pages_definitions.php

countrycharm:

Sorry Warden I had to go get my son. The answer to your question is here>includes/languages/english/extra_definitions/ez_pages_definitions.php

Thanx! Really getting somewhere now!:clap:

I'm glade it work out for you. :smile:

I forgot to tell you when you make changes to the file make sure you upload it to includes/languages/english/extra_definitions/your_custom_file/ez_pages_definitions.php

My EZ page is up and ready to go...just one problem every time i add content to it and then push update it sends me to my store front without updating the page...

any ideas?

(sorry fixed my problem)

Hi, This post is very informative, however there are some queries to ask about some specific topic. If someone can help me then please send me a private message. Thanks,

kuroi:

There's not really an easy way to add it to individual EZ-Pages, but you could copy the code that calls in this listing box in tpl_index_default.php to tpl_page_default and if required add some filters to restrict the display to certain pages.

Kuroi -

Thanks again for the tip. I have tried multiple versions of putting the New Products listing box into the tpl_page_default with no success. I've used progressively larger chunks of code, but nothing is showing up on the EZ pages.

Do you have any further suggestions for enabling this functionality? To refresh, I'm trying to add the standard New Products listing to the bottom of my EZ pages.

-the redhead-