Testimonial Manager Support Thread

countrycharm:

If you where already on a zen cart v1.5.0 and had Testimonials Manager installed why are you trying to install it again? That is what doesn't make since.

Because it was a newer version, I figured some things had changed.

DivaVocals:

Worked up?? Really?? that's what you got out of my post??? I always FAIL to understand how folks read emotions and sentiments into posts that JUST AREN'T there..:no: I just asked you a question because honestly in that long post you wrote I didn't see anything that looked like you had seen what I wrote.. (which is why I asked the question..) But okay.. thanks for the response..

Well, I said this "Ok so the difference is that the previous Testimonials Manager was for 1.3.9 and the new one is for 1.5.0, and that is the upgrade they're referring to? That makes sense written out that way, but is not clear at all in the text file that came in the zip for the new version." which I thought made it clear that I understood YOUR instructions but not the ones that came in the zip. As for why I thought you were worked up, it was the large font and the repeated use of ALL CAPS which made it seem that you were annoyed.

As for the files--no, it wasn't clear from either set of instructions whether any/some/none of the files needed to be uploaded. It appears now that you're saying that the only file change is getting rid of that folder, and that the only other change is an sql patch. If that's the case, it should be spelled out specifically; i.e. "No files need to be updated; remove the folder blah blah blah"

Anyway I'd be happy to help put together a new update package once I know for sure that I know what the details really are.

Oh, and it looks like it also says to re-upload these two files:
admin/includes/extra_definitions/testimonials_manager.php
admin/includes/languages/english/extra_definitions/testimonials_manager.php
However, saying to upload those two files isn't the same as saying to upload ONLY those two files, IMO. It's always best to err on the side of being more clear than assuming that someone will infer your meaning.

WebKat:

Oh, and it looks like it also says to re-upload these two files:
admin/includes/extra_definitions/testimonials_manager.php
admin/includes/languages/english/extra_definitions/testimonials_manager.php
However, saying to upload those two files isn't the same as saying to upload ONLY those two files, IMO. It's always best to err on the side of being more clear than assuming that someone will infer your meaning.

Like I said why don't you take a stab at making these updates?? You've got some ideas for improvements and if you feel that you can improve it, you should absolutely give it a shot..

DivaVocals:

Like I said why don't you take a stab at making these updates?? You've got some ideas for improvements and if you feel that you can improve it, you should absolutely give it a shot..

Did you not see my post just above?

Anyway I'd be happy to help put together a new update package once I know for sure that I know what the details really are.

WebKat:

Did you not see my post just above?

I saw your post and my suggestions with this regard remain the same.. download the add-on and give updating it a shot.. contact the current author and work out how you can collaborate on this.. pretty easy peezy..:smile:

Oh I already did download and install the add-on, but now I'm confused because they said > If you where already on a zen cart v1.5.0 and had Testimonials Manager installed why are you trying to install it again? That is what doesn't make since.
...so I'm not sure what is going on. Is this the same version I already had or not? I uploaded all the files and ran the upgrade patch, then added back in my modifications to remove the last name... but I'm not entirely sure based on that last comment what this upgrade is actually for. What it's upgrading from and what it's upgrading to. Since the developer seems to think it's strange that I upgraded at all... I'm just confused now.

WebKat:

Oh I already did download and install the add-on, but now I'm confused because they said
...so I'm not sure what is going on. Is this the same version I already had or not? I uploaded all the files and ran the upgrade patch, then added back in my modifications to remove the last name... but I'm not entirely sure based on that last comment what this upgrade is actually for. What it's upgrading from and what it's upgrading to. Since the developer seems to think it's strange that I upgraded at all... I'm just confused now.

Understood.. Maybe you guys should exchange emails offline and have a discussion so you can get an understanding???

Good call.

countrycharm, if you would like my help in setting up a distribution package for this upgrade I'd be happy to help... you can email me at webkat at webica.com.

countrycharm:

A new update has been submitted in the downloads for the above.
Updated the new_install.sql because TYPE is deprecated for
engine. Also updated and fix the Display All Languages header_php.php file
to display on a multilingual site. Also fix a bug for not sending out emails after a customer submits a Testimonial.
Also we are giving thanks to Diva and lat9 for there support in the updates.
Thank You! :yes:

WebKat:

Oh I already did download and install the add-on, but now I'm confused because they said
...so I'm not sure what is going on. Is this the same version I already had or not? I uploaded all the files and ran the upgrade patch, then added back in my modifications to remove the last name... but I'm not entirely sure based on that last comment what this upgrade is actually for. What it's upgrading from and what it's upgrading to. Since the developer seems to think it's strange that I upgraded at all... I'm just confused now.

All I was saying if everything was working fine for you in the first place why update. If you have read any of the thread a few pages back before you posted you would have seen that there were some minor things updated. Again if everything was working you didn't need to update. I will update this module sometime this coming week with the new install.txt

I'm generally in the habit of keeping modules/plugins/scripts/etc. up-to-date with the most recent version. If I see an updated version has been released I generally update my copy to stay current. It's a lesson I learned the hard way a few times by failing to do so.

countrycharm:

All I was saying if everything was working fine for you in the first place why update. If you have read any of the thread a few pages back before you posted you would have seen that there were some minor things updated. Again if everything was working you didn't need to update. I will update this module sometime this coming week with the new install.txt

Sounds like some good things are coming for this add-on.. I do think WebKat makes some good points and perhaps it makes sense for you giuys to work together on the next release to incorporate some of these ideas..:D

WebKat:

By the way, I hope it isn't considered bad form, but if you don't want your customers' last names to show up on their testimonials (privacy issues) you can follow these edits that I made to my installation which makes it just show the first name:

File to edit:
/includes/modules/pages/testimonials_add/header_php.php

Replace the default code to this new code; line numbers may be approximate--make sure the one you're replacing is very similar to the replacement code:

Line 126 $account_query = "select customers_firstname, customers_email_addressLine 132 $extra_info=email_collect_extra_info($name,$email_address, $account->fields['customers_firstname'] . ' ' . $account->fields[''] , $account->fields['customers_email_address'] );Line 150 $sql = "SELECT c.customers_id, c.customers_firstname, c.customers_email_address, c.customers_default_address_id, c.customers_telephone, ab.customers_id, ab.entry_street_address, ab.entry_company, ab.entry_city, ab.entry_postcode, ab.entry_zone_id, ab.entry_country_id, z.zone_id, z.zone_code, cn.countries_id, cn.countries_name FROM " . TABLE_CUSTOMERS . " c, " . TABLE_ADDRESS_BOOK . " ab, " . TABLE_ZONES . " z, " . TABLE_COUNTRIES . " cn WHERE c.customers_id = :customersID AND ab.customers_id = :customersID AND ab.entry_country_id = cn.countries_id";Line 155 ```
$testimonials_name = $check_customer->fields['customers_firstname'] . ' ' . $check_customer->fields[''];

I Will keep this in mind unless there is a demand for it. Since the original author wrote the module like this in the first place I think I will leave it as is. Thank you for the your input.

WebKat:

I'm generally in the habit of keeping modules/plugins/scripts/etc. up-to-date with the most recent version. If I see an updated version has been released I generally update my copy to stay current. It's a lesson I learned the hard way a few times by failing to do so.

DivaVocals:

Sounds like some good things are coming for this add-on.. I do think WebKat makes some good points and perhaps it makes sense for you giuys to work together on the next release to incorporate some of these ideas..:D

Thanks you for your concern and support. Webkat you did have some valid points and thank you for bringing them up. I have created and upgrade folder and created a upgrade.txt file. Maybe this will be a lot easier for the installer. Thank Again

Waiting on zen to approve it in the downloads.

countrycharm:

I Will keep this in mind unless there is a demand for it. Since the original author wrote the module like this in the first place I think I will leave it as is. Thank you for the your input.

You may want to put it in the install/upgrade/whatever text file as an optional modification. It seems like having your full name displayed on a testimonial might frighten off a lot of people who would otherwise write one, so it seems like the ability to set it to not display would be one a decent amount of people would like (who may not have thought of it before seeing it as an option). Several modules I've downloaded have had instructions for various tweak/hacks in their documentation, so it wouldn't be unusual.

WebKat:

You may want to put it in the install/upgrade/whatever text file as an optional modification. It seems like having your full name displayed on a testimonial might frighten off a lot of people who would otherwise write one, so it seems like the ability to set it to not display would be one a decent amount of people would like (who may not have thought of it before seeing it as an option).** Several modules I've downloaded have had instructions for various tweak/hacks in their documentation, so it wouldn't be unusual**.Great!!!:bigups:

Gonna say this again..:smile: YOU can also make these changes and submit them if you REALLY feel strongly that they should be a part of the add-on.. This would be an excellent place for you to make such a contribution!

WebKat:

You may want to put it in the install/upgrade/whatever text file as an optional modification. It seems like having your full name displayed on a testimonial might frighten off a lot of people who would otherwise write one, so it seems like the ability to set it to not display would be one a decent amount of people would like (who may not have thought of it before seeing it as an option). Several modules I've downloaded have had instructions for various tweak/hacks in their documentation, so it wouldn't be unusual.

DivaVocals:

Great!!!:bigups:

Gonna say this again..:smile: YOU can also make these changes and submit them if you REALLY feel strongly that they should be a part of the add-on.. This would be an excellent place for you to make such a contribution!

Yes that OK with me. Feel free to update and make the change. Just wait until I let you know that when the new update has been approved.

BillyBoyle:

@ Brian
you could use a blank sidebox available through the download section and set up a static page for your detailed testimonials. Putting a link in the sidebox to your page.

The blank sidebox worked great! Thank you!

stoneroses6300:

The blank sidebox worked great! Thank you!

:bigups: your welcome.

WebKat:

You may want to put it in the install/upgrade/whatever text file as an optional modification. It seems like having your full name displayed on a testimonial might frighten off a lot of people who would otherwise write one, so it seems like the ability to set it to not display would be one a decent amount of people would like (who may not have thought of it before seeing it as an option). Several modules I've downloaded have had instructions for various tweak/hacks in their documentation, so it wouldn't be unusual.

DivaVocals:

Great!!!:bigups:

Gonna say this again..:smile: YOU can also make these changes and submit them if you REALLY feel strongly that they should be a part of the add-on.. This would be an excellent place for you to make such a contribution!

countrycharm:

Yes that OK with me. Feel free to update and make the change. Just wait until I let you know that when the new update has been approved.

OK this update is now active in the downloads area. Webkat feel free to to do what you have suggested if you like to make such a contribution!