Link Manager 3.0 Support Thread

marianama:

Hello Clyde,

Thank you for contribution. I am using zen-cart1.3.9h and Links Manager v3_5_3c.
I got several promblems:

1. define_links.php not working. I edited this file: ../includes/languages/english/html_includes/mytemplate/define_links.php and the links page remained unchanged.

2. Setting of "Number of link catagories per row" did not work. - I set it to 1 and it shows 3.

3. Catagory order does not work. They do not show as I set at Extra-Link Catagories.

Best Regards,

Mariana

Link to your site would be useful.

1. How are you editing this file? if you are using the admin -> define pages editor have you made sure the file is writable? That is have you changed the file permissions to 777 before editing?

2. known issue and is being worked on.

3. by default the categories are listed by name.
   This will be changed to allow listing by sort order in a future update.

clydejones:

Link to your site would be useful.

1. How are you editing this file? if you are using the admin -> define pages editor have you made sure the file is writable? That is have you changed the file permissions to 777 before editing?

2. known issue and is being worked on.

3. by default the categories are listed by name.
   This will be changed to allow listing by sort order in a future update.

marianama:

Hello Clyde,

Thank you for contribution. I am using zen-cart1.3.9h and Links Manager v3_5_3c.
I got several promblems:

1. define_links.php not working. I edited this file: ../includes/languages/english/html_includes/mytemplate/define_links.php and the links page remained unchanged.

2. Setting of "Number of link catagories per row" did not work. - I set it to 1 and it shows 3.

3. Catagory order does not work. They do not show as I set at Extra-Link Catagories.

Best Regards,

Mariana

This is a followup to my last post.

for number 3 to allow display by sort order.

open includes/templates/mytemplate/templates/tpl_links_default.php

find the following section of code:

    $categories_query = $db->Execute("select lc.link_categories_id, lcd.link_categories_name, lcd.link_categories_description, lc.link_categories_image from " . TABLE_LINK_CATEGORIES . " lc, " . TABLE_LINK_CATEGORIES_DESCRIPTION . " lcd where lc.link_categories_id = lcd.link_categories_id and lc.link_categories_status = '1' and lcd.language_id = '" . (int)$_SESSION['languages_id'] . "' order by lcd.link_categories_name");

And replace it with the following:

    $categories_query = $db->Execute("select lc.link_categories_id, lcd.link_categories_name, lcd.link_categories_description, lc.link_categories_image, lc.link_categories_sort_order from " . TABLE_LINK_CATEGORIES . " lc, " . TABLE_LINK_CATEGORIES_DESCRIPTION . " lcd where lc.link_categories_id = lcd.link_categories_id and lc.link_categories_status = '1' and lcd.language_id = '" . (int)$_SESSION['languages_id'] . "' order by lc.link_categories_sort_order");

clydejones:

Link to your site would be useful.

1. How are you editing this file? if you are using the admin -> define pages editor have you made sure the file is writable? That is have you changed the file permissions to 777 before editing?

2. known issue and is being worked on.

3. by default the categories are listed by name.
   This will be changed to allow listing by sort order in a future update.

Hello Clyde,

Thank you very much for prompt response.

1. I wrote it from ftp. I found the point. The edited content of define_links.php shows on the link catagory page rather (like http://www.mxmach.com/links.html?lPath=2) than link index page (like http://www.mxmach.com/links.html). Now I have wrote the tpl_link_default.php to edit the link page, see http://www.mxmach.com/links.html

2. Fixed. Many thanks for help.

Now I've got another question.
The Ultimate SEO URL Addon seems not working for links pages, as you can see the URL is like http://www.mxmach.com/links.html?lPath=2. Any idea for this? I would like to edit each page title of link catagory as well if possible.

Regards,

Mariana

marianama:

Hello Clyde, Thank you very much for prompt response.

1. I wrote it from ftp. I found the point. The edited content shows on the link catagory page rather than link index page. Now I have wrote the tpl_link_default.php to edit the link page, see http://www.mxmach.com/links.html

2. Fixed. Many thanks for help.

Now I've got another question. The Ultimate SEO URL Addon seems not working for links pages, as you can see the URL is like http://www.mxmach.com/links.html?lPath=2. Any idea for this? I would like to edit each page title of link catagory as well if possible.

You're going to have to check the support thread for the ultimate seo add-on

Thank you for your time, Clyde. :bigups:

Hi,

I'm using Link Manager v3.5.3c and ZC version 1.3.9f.

Everything works great except for the link image. I cannot get the correct directory to be accessed.

I have tried various combinations to remove the the first http address and extra information but cannot seem to remove it.

On the configuration page I have it set to "/links_image" and this is the address produced: "http://www.mystore.com/images/http://www.mystore.com/links_image/vendlogo.jpg"

The category image directory works fine and goes to the address I entered.

I know that there is something really simple I should be doing but I can't figure it out.

Please help!

Thanks

dmford:

Hi,

I'm using Link Manager v3.5.3c and ZC version 1.3.9f.

Everything works great except for the link image. I cannot get the correct directory to be accessed.

I have tried various combinations to remove the the first http address and extra information but cannot seem to remove it.

On the configuration page I have it set to "/links_image" and this is the address produced: "http://www.mystore.com/images/http://www.mystore.com/links_image/vendlogo.jpg"

The category image directory works fine and goes to the address I entered.

I know that there is something really simple I should be doing but I can't figure it out.

Please help!

Thanks

the links configuration should be links_image/

You didn't say how you are adding the images, but from your description you are trying to add them from the admin side.

all you need to add to the image url field is the name of the image
links_image/vendlogo.jpg

Hi Clyde - This is a detail I've been meaning to ask about for a while...

I have the links manager installed on a Zen 1.3.6 site. Everything functions fine except that the sort order setting in configuration/links manager does not seem to have any impact. As a result the first page of a specific category sorts by Oldest-Newest rather than the reverse, which is the desired setting.

Here is a link to the site in question.

Thanks!!

MeltDown:

Hi Clyde - This is a detail I've been meaning to ask about for a while...

I have the links manager installed on a Zen 1.3.6 site. Everything functions fine except that the sort order setting in configuration/links manager does not seem to have any impact. As a result the first page of a specific category sorts by Oldest-Newest rather than the reverse, which is the desired setting.

Here is a link to the site in question.

Thanks!!

open includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/tpl_links_default.php

find the following line of code

if (DEFINE_SORT_ORDER == 2) $sortorder = "l.links_date_added desc"; 

And change it to the following

if (DEFINE_SORT_ORDER == 2) $sortorder = "l.links_date_added asc"; 

clydejones:

open includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/tpl_links_default.php

find the following line of code

if (DEFINE_SORT_ORDER == 2) $sortorder = "l.links_date_added desc";

> 
> And change it to the following
> 
> ```
if (DEFINE_SORT_ORDER == 2) $sortorder = "l.links_date_added asc"; 

I didn't find the bit of code and assumed that it was because this site is running a Zen 1.3.6 it may not have yet been added. I checked the most recent version of tpl_links_default.php and found that to be the case.

I tried adding the following code to my 1.3.6 version but it did not have any impact:

// check sort order
//$sortorder = "ld.links_title";	
if (DEFINE_SORT_ORDER == 1) $sortorder = "ld.links_title"; 
if (DEFINE_SORT_ORDER == 2) $sortorder = "l.links_date_added asc"; 
if (DEFINE_SORT_ORDER == 3) $sortorder = "l.links_clicked desc"; 

I also tried over-writing the old file with the new but that threw an error.

Any suggestions, or is a total upgrade necessary?

Thanks

MeltDown:

I didn't find the bit of code and assumed that it was because this site is running a Zen 1.3.6 it may not have yet been added. I checked the most recent version of tpl_links_default.php and found that to be the case.

I tried adding the following code to my 1.3.6 version but it did not have any impact:

// check sort order
//$sortorder = "ld.links_title";
if (DEFINE_SORT_ORDER == 1) $sortorder = "ld.links_title";
if (DEFINE_SORT_ORDER == 2) $sortorder = "l.links_date_added asc";
if (DEFINE_SORT_ORDER == 3) $sortorder = "l.links_clicked desc";

> I also tried over-writing the old file with the new but that threw an error.
> 
> Any suggestions, or is a total upgrade necessary?
> 
> Thanks


I'm guessing your using links manager v3.0.1.

Upgrading to the latest version of links manager should work with your 136 version of zen cart.

How do I specify unique meta tags for each individual link page?

I can specify the same keywords for ALL my link pages with:
define('META_TAG_KEYWORDS_LINKS','links page');

but how do I make each link page unique? For example, my Children's link page ID is 20, and I'm having problems with the &lPath=20.

The following code does not change the keywords on this particular link page:
define('META_TAG_KEYWORDS_LINKS&lPath=20','childrens links');

I've tried capitalizing the LPATH=20, using & but it just isn't working. Help!

Using file: /includes/languages/english/desert_noon/meta_tags.php

CustomBooks:

How do I specify unique meta tags for each individual link page?

I can specify the same keywords for ALL my link pages with:
define('META_TAG_KEYWORDS_LINKS','links page');

but how do I make each link page unique? For example, my Children's link page ID is 20, and I'm having problems with the &lPath=20.

The following code does not change the keywords on this particular link page:
define('META_TAG_KEYWORDS_LINKS&lPath=20','childrens links');

I've tried capitalizing the LPATH=20, using & but it just isn't working. Help!

Using file: /includes/languages/english/desert_noon/meta_tags.php

You can try this: it checks for the lpath and then defines the various Meta Tags. You'll need to do this for each of your links categories.

//Check for links pages

if (isset($_GET['lPath']) && ($_GET['lPath'] == '20')) {
define('META_TAG_DESCRIPTION_LINKS','childrens links');
define('META_TAG_KEYWORDS_LINKS','childrens links');
define('META_TAG_TITLE_LINKS', 'childrens links');
}

Thanks, Clyde. That lets me specify unique meta tags for each link category - but is there a way to slightly alter the meta tags for each link PAGE within the category (i.e., how do I address ?main_page=links&lPath=20&page=2)?

I would like the meta tag title for the first page,
?main_page=links&lPath=20
to read something like "Childrens Links Page 1"

and the meta tag title for the second page,
?main_page=links&lPath=20&page=2
to read something like "Childrens Links Page 2"

How do I add a "Page 2" or "2" - the link page number to the meta tag?

CustomBooks:

Thanks, Clyde. That lets me specify unique meta tags for each link category - but is there a way to slightly alter the meta tags for each link PAGE within the category (i.e., how do I address ?main_page=links&lPath=20&page=2)?

I would like the meta tag title for the first page,
?main_page=links&lPath=20
to read something like "Childrens Links Page 1"

and the meta tag title for the second page,
?main_page=links&lPath=20&page=2
to read something like "Childrens Links Page 2"

How do I add a "Page 2" or "2" - the link page number to the meta tag?

You don't have that amount of fine tuning even on the product listing pages, so I'm not sure its even possible.

I feel a bit stupid. i got the module installed quit well, but now i realise i don't have a sidebox in my shop:blush::blush: i have a css header menu and left the sideboxes to sleep.
( without categories, just like jade made it)
can i use this module anyhow? and if so, how?
thanks
Eugenie:blush: again..

kernheimer:

I feel a bit stupid. i got the module installed quit well, but now i realise i don't have a sidebox in my shop:blush::blush: i have a css header menu and left the sideboxes to sleep.
( without categories, just like jade made it)
can i use this module anyhow? and if so, how?
thanks
Eugenie:blush: again..

Link to your site?

Hi,

First I used 1.38a and linkmanager 3.53 and everythings works. then I updated Zencart to 1.39h and linkmanager refused to uploaded the banners. So I decided to upgrade to 3.53
And everything is working fine exept ......the banners, when a visitor want to upload a banner, its not working, they get the message: Warning: no file uploaded.

configuration: Link Banner Image Directory links_image/
the directory images/links_image is 777.

all files are on the server

:(

the url is http://www.habbekratskinderkleding.nl/links.

Lieke :wacko:

Webbies:

Hi,

First I used 1.38a and linkmanager 3.53 and everythings works. then I updated Zencart to 1.39h and linkmanager refused to uploaded the banners. So I decided to upgrade to 3.53
And everything is working fine exept ......the banners, when a visitor want to upload a banner, its not working, they get the message: Warning: no file uploaded.

configuration: Link Banner Image Directory links_image/
the directory images/links_image is 777.

all files are on the server

:(

the url is http://www.habbekratskinderkleding.nl/links.

Lieke :wacko:

I just did a test submission. check it and see if the image was uploaded.

clydejones:

I just did a test submission. check it and see if the image was uploaded.

thanks but no it is not uploades, the default image is used.:no:

Lieke