Help!! My product description extends beyond zencart

Hi

THE PROBLEM:

I have very long descriptions for the products I am selling (over 5000 pixels in length!)

I create the description on a drag and drop WYSIWYG Html editor. I then cut and paste the generated code into the product description box under admin>catalog>catergories/products.

It renders fine, except that the extra long length of my description overshoots the bottom boundary of the zencart page.

I thought the zencart page will "extend" with the extra length of the descriptions, but it doesnt., it stays the same.

I need to make the zencart page adjust itself to the length of my descriptions.

I have searched the forums enough to know that it has something to do with the Cascading style sheet definitions. Unfortunately I know NOTHING about CSS.

I have uploaded a small jpeg image of what I am talking about. If you look at the image, you can see the bottom of the zencart page menu, then you can see my content overflowing this bottom, as well as the default banner at the bottom of the page.

Any help on how to fix this will be greatly appreciated. :wacko:

PROBLEM #2

Whoever can help me with this will probably also know where I can find the "Home", and "Log In" links at the top of the green default template menu bar, as well as how I can get rid of the "Ezpages::Privacy Notice::Shared::Zen Cart::" links on the 2nd menu bar (see second uploaded image) and replace them with other links of my choosing.

Finally, how can I reduce the height of the white space area containing the product categories on the default template (see middle red arrow on 2nd uploaded image)?

Thank you in advance for your hair-pulling prevention assistance.:wacko:

Antn

Post a url to see this in action

Hi,

I cant post a url because my site is not live yet (local). I am posting a larger screenshot to show PROBLEM #1: Middle product description layout area is overflowing zencart bottom boundary.

Because of the jpeg image size restriction of 18k on this forum, I can't post a full screenshot.

When looking at the image, you should know that all the boxes on the right have been removed.

I did this because I needed the space for the product description.

What you are looking at, basically, is the product description section in the middle of the layout overflowing the bottom menu of the zencart page (like a long tongue!). You can also see that this overflowing middle content area is covering the bottom default banner.

I just need to know how to make the zencart page "contain" this extended description middle area, by extending with it, instead of allowing it to overflow.

In other words, I want the bottom menu bar to BE AT THE BOTTOM of the entire page, and not let the middle content overflow it.

Am I clear?:cry:

PROBLEM #2 is how do I remove/alter the "Home" and "Log In" on the top menu bar of the default green template, as well as change the "EZpages:: Privacy Notice..." links on the 2nd menu bar, and finally, reduce the size of the white space between the two menu bars (see 2nd image on original post)

Thanks for your able assistance.....

antn

Can not determine anything from your shots...

As to the product descriprtion issue??? Are you trying to use an image for this description? To keep it fluid enter the description as text ans Zencart will wrap it as needed.

First You need to backup you file!!!!! Don't cry if you dont :p

Following coding will make your Home Login Top Navbar under the Logo and top of the white space u mention
first open includes\templates\acme\template_default\common\tpl_header.php

Find and use CUT following code (Before cut the code delete the red text):

<!--bof-header logo and navigation display-->
<?php
if (!isset($flag_disable_header) || !$flag_disable_header) {
?>

<div id="headerWrapper">
<!--bof-navigation display-->
<div id="navMainWrapper">
<div id="navMain">
    <ul class="back">
    <li><?php echo '<a href="' . HTTP_SERVER . DIR_WS_CATALOG . '">'; ?><?php echo HEADER_TITLE_CATALOG; ?></a></li>
<?php if ($_SESSION['customer_id']) { ?>
    <li><a href="<?php echo zen_href_link(FILENAME_LOGOFF, '', 'SSL'); ?>"><?php echo HEADER_TITLE_LOGOFF; ?></a></li>
    <li><a href="<?php echo zen_href_link(FILENAME_ACCOUNT, '', 'SSL'); ?>"><?php echo HEADER_TITLE_MY_ACCOUNT; ?></a></li>
<?php
      } else {
        if (STORE_STATUS == '0') {
?>
    <li><a href="<?php echo zen_href_link(FILENAME_LOGIN, '', 'SSL'); ?>"><?php echo HEADER_TITLE_LOGIN; ?></a></li>
<?php } } ?>

<?php if ($_SESSION['cart']->count_contents() != 0) { ?>
    <li><a href="<?php echo zen_href_link(FILENAME_SHOPPING_CART, '', 'NONSSL'); ?>"><?php echo HEADER_TITLE_CART_CONTENTS; ?></a></li>
    <li><a href="<?php echo zen_href_link(FILENAME_CHECKOUT_SHIPPING, '', 'SSL'); ?>"><?php echo HEADER_TITLE_CHECKOUT; ?></a></li>
<?php }?>
</ul>
</div>
<div id="navMainSearch"><?php require(DIR_WS_MODULES . 'sideboxes/search_header.php'); ?></div>
<br class="clearBoth" />
</div>
<!--eof-navigation display-->

Find: (delete the red text)

<?php } // no HEADER_SALES_TEXT or SHOW_BANNERS_GROUP_SET2 ?>
</div>
<br class="clearBoth" />
<!--eof-branding display-->

<!--eof-header logo and navigation display-->

Paste the code you just CUT after

<!--eof-branding display-->

<!--eof-header logo and navigation display-->