Simple Zen Template - Support Thread

dharma:

Hi! I wanted to put tiny icons next to my sidebox headings: cart etc...I have done this my adding this to the english file:

define('BOX_HEADING_SHOPPING_CART', ' Shopping Cart <img src="images/logos/cart.gif" alt="Cart" />');

> 
> is there a better way?

I've done stuff like that plenty of times. If it works, it works! :yes: Now, you can also do stuff like this with css, if you wanted to add a background image to sidebox headings and adjust it there. But that is a fine way to do it.

I was easily able to change number products listed per page...but could not even locate the first instruction you gave in the admin at all...

"then change "Product Listing - Layout Style" to columns."

I went to config and product listing but there was nothing about layout style that I could find...?

Thanks for the info,
Moy

jettrue:

Have you tried this in your admin:

"Configuration", then "Product Listing", then change "Product Listing - Layout Style" to columns.

You can limit how many products are shown in the product listing under "configuration", "maximum values".

BDCreations:

I was easily able to change number products listed per page...but could not even locate the first instruction you gave in the admin at all...

"then change "Product Listing - Layout Style" to columns."

I went to config and product listing but there was nothing about layout style that I could find...?

Thanks for the info,
Moy
What version of zen cart are you using?

jettrue:

It won't be in the simple_zen folder, because it hasn't been included in my template, but if you go to includes/templates/template_default/templates/ it will be there. Move it to the includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates folder, make the changes, then upload it.

Since simple_zen does not have a temlate folder should I create one" I ask because mods that I have been looking at point to includes/template/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates folder. In my installation of simple_zen I just have "includes/templates/simple_zen/" which houses 'buttons', 'common', 'css' and 'images' folders - no template folder. The tpl_*.php files are all in the root of the simple_zen directory. This is confusing for me since google checkout points me to the template directory in the simple_zen folder.

Thanks,
Shawn

Yes, create a Templates folder in your simple_zen template folder. Then save any tpl files that you modify from the default_templates>templates into this new folder. Then simple_zen will use those instead of the ones in the default_templates for the ones that you modify.

I am using the most recent I believe...just downloaded and set it up within the last month...

Zen cart v1.3.7

jettrue:

What version of zen cart are you using?

BDCreations:

I am using the most recent I believe...just downloaded and set it up within the last month...

Zen cart v1.3.7
Well, then it should be there.

Try looking again... Under "Configuration", then choose "Product Listing", then down toward the bottom, there is a "Product Listing - Layout Style". It should be set to "rows" right now, you need to change it to "columns".

Just noticed that on IE the img botton at the top don't line up

MB1:

Just noticed that on IE the img botton at the top don't line up

Can you be more specific? I just checked in IE, and I'm not sure what you're referring to.

sorry i'm refering to the 3 links in the header with the cart, contact us and my account bottons in firefox it's perfect in EI the pictures don't line up right at all with the links

MB1:

sorry i'm refering to the 3 links in the header with the cart, contact us and my account bottons in firefox it's perfect in EI the pictures don't line up right at all with the links

Are you using the most recent version of the template? This template had that issue a good while back, but its been fixed. I just checked my test install of this template, and don't see the same issue (http://www.zencart13.jadetrue.com). Can I see a link please?

I must be mad cause it truly is NOT there...here are all available items I see under PRODUCT LISTING...

Display Product Image
Display Product Manufacturer Name
Display Product Model
Display Product Name
Display Product Price/Add to Cart
Display Product Quantity
Display Product Weight
Display Product Price/Add to Cart Column Width
Display Category/Manufacturer Filter
Prev/Next Split Page Navigation (1-top, 2-bottom, 3-both)
Display Product Listing Default Sort Order
Display Product Add to Cart Button (0=off; 1=on; 2=on with Qty Box per Product)
Display Multiple Products Qty Box Status and Set Button Location
Display Product Description
Product Listing Ascending Sort Order
Product Listing Descending Sort Order
Include Product Listing Alpha Sorter Dropdown
Include Product Listing Sub Categories Image
Include Product Listing Top Categories Image
Show SubCategories on Main Page while navigating

Could I have accidentally deleted it or something..or am I just lost???

jettrue:

Well, then it should be there.

Try looking again... Under "Configuration", then choose "Product Listing", then down toward the bottom, there is a "Product Listing - Layout Style". It should be set to "rows" right now, you need to change it to "columns".

BDCreations:

I must be mad cause it truly is NOT there...here are all available items I see under PRODUCT LISTING...

Display Product Image
Display Product Manufacturer Name
Display Product Model
Display Product Name
Display Product Price/Add to Cart
Display Product Quantity
Display Product Weight
Display Product Price/Add to Cart Column Width
Display Category/Manufacturer Filter
Prev/Next Split Page Navigation (1-top, 2-bottom, 3-both)
Display Product Listing Default Sort Order
Display Product Add to Cart Button (0=off; 1=on; 2=on with Qty Box per Product)
Display Multiple Products Qty Box Status and Set Button Location
Display Product Description
Product Listing Ascending Sort Order
Product Listing Descending Sort Order
Include Product Listing Alpha Sorter Dropdown
Include Product Listing Sub Categories Image
Include Product Listing Top Categories Image
Show SubCategories on Main Page while navigating

Could I have accidentally deleted it or something..or am I just lost???
I am SUCH a DORK.

I've added so many things to my own default install of zen cart, that I've started to forget what is STOCK, and what is what I added.

I'm SO sorry for sending you on a wild goose chase!

here is the link to the download section, if you'd like to add it to your store:
Column Layout Grid for Product Listing

Do you have any of the image files in *.PSD format?

Thanks

Additionally,
When I select to have search_header show up, two search boxes appear. one on the top (I like this placement) and one is the side boxes column. How do I only get the search field in the info boxes region to disappear while the other one in the header stays on?

Thanks

blumcafe:

Additionally,
When I select to have search_header show up, two search boxes appear. one on the top (I like this placement) and one is the side boxes column. How do I only get the search field in the info boxes region to disappear while the other one in the header stays on?

Thanks

Make sure that for search_header.php in the layout boxes controller is set to OFF for Left/Right Column status, and is only ON for the Single Column Status.

I really only have the entire site mock up in .psd form. What specifically are you looking for?

jettrue:

Make sure that for search_header.php in the layout boxes controller is set to OFF for Left/Right Column status, and is only ON for the Single Column Status.

I really only have the entire site mock up in .psd form. What specifically are you looking for?
Jettrue,
Thanks, I fixed that right up real quick. I'm starting to get the hang of some of this stuff.
I was actually looking for a psd of the navbar and shopping cart buttons. Also, how would I go about adding tabs to my site? Can it be done with your temlate?

Thanks,
BlumCafe

No sweat - thank you and will try to get it installed now...

Thanks again :)
Moy

jettrue:

I am SUCH a DORK.

I've added so many things to my own default install of zen cart, that I've started to forget what is STOCK, and what is what I added.

I'm SO sorry for sending you on a wild goose chase!

here is the link to the download section, if you'd like to add it to your store:
Column Layout Grid for Product Listing

I am having a problem with my header not working correctly in Firefox. I hopefully have added a screenshot to show people what the problem is. You can check it in IE to see what it should look like. Anyone with Firefox can check it out at:
http://web-host-design.com/eugene/catalog/

I have validated the page at W3C, as well as trying a few other things. Do I need to be looking at the CSS or is it somewhere else in my code? A little nudge in the right direction is what I am looking for.

Thanks for a great template,
Jedbase

jedbase:

I am having a problem with my header not working correctly in Firefox. I hopefully have added a screenshot to show people what the problem is. You can check it in IE to see what it should look like. Anyone with Firefox can check it out at:
http://web-host-design.com/eugene/catalog/

I have validated the page at W3C, as well as trying a few other things. Do I need to be looking at the CSS or is it somewhere else in my code? A little nudge in the right direction is what I am looking for.

Thanks for a great template,
Jedbase

It's definitely a css issue, as if I paste the original css for this template, the issue goes away.

compare your #navMainWrapper to the original, as well as #navMain ul. There may be other issues as well, but those are the major ones.