MultiSite Module Support Thread

Simple question, but I just can't figure out how to get the second site up.

Do I have to do a complete install of zencart in both domain folders or do I just link one domain folder to the other.

So in other words do I have to install zencart in /site1/ folder and then install and copy the same files to /site2/ or do I just link the second domain to /site1/ folder and it will know what do with it.

I know it's an easy question, just couldn't sort out how to go about it.

Thanks.

I have setup two (demo) sites with MultiSite and all seems to work well. Only het sideboxes don't show up on one of the sites. They do on the first site.

Any ideas?

Sites are: shop.snel.ws and shop2.snel.ws

Hi this is my first attempt to get a multisite working, have successfully setup the sites so you can get to them http://habitrol2u.com
http://habitrol2u.com

the problem is that i cant get the themes to work

im using the apple zen for both sites with the themes renamed to habitrol in all instances that i can find on the name apple_zen

when i told one site to use the classic template it showed that to edit it i could go to "includes/templates/classic" to edit it which was differant to the apple_zen template that said "YOUR_TEMPLATE"

Any assistance with this would be much appreciated

Thanks

using version 0.4.1 of multisite modual
and v1.3.9g zencart

Boy I hope someone can help.. I am very excited about this mod.. I even transfered from OSc tro zen cart to use this.. but I am stuck and I have read and re-read the manual please help me.

ok.. I got the main store setup. http://herasonlinemarket.com/shoppe.. Show correctly.
now I am lost on hope to get the second shop to show.. buykandibracelets.com

I have the a config file called buykandibracelets.com-config.php
----define('PRODUCTS_OPTIONS_TYPE_SELECT','0'); //Product option type Select
define('UPLOAD_PREFIX','upload_'); //Upload prefix
define('TEXT_PREFIX','txt_'); //Text prefix

$template_dir = "Classic";
define('SITE_NAME','Kandy');
define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://buykandibracelets.com/');
//define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://essexrodentcontrol.com');
define('CATEGORIES_ROOT','2'); //root categories is 1 for this site ############################################################__

This is where I am lost..
I have a reseller account and all domains I have have the same DNS.
I have done this the way i have seen on this forunm and nothing seems to work.

I have done the park domain name and have it point to shoppe
and it loads the main page titled herasonlinemarket.com
then I did the add domain name
and had the document root point to shoppe
and I get an empty file.

I am just really lost on what to do..

pLESE PLEASE i AM BEGGING FOR SOME HELP.

Oh my my... I had thought I followed these directions before with no avail. but I did it again and the the kandy site came up.. it really came up..
oh.. now just got to get the template working..
oh.. I can't believe it..
this is great..
ok.
keep all posted.

balihr:

@thewhiz01: there are several things you need to check. First, check if your other domains are configured to the right nameservers. Then, go to your hosting cpanel and see if you've configured your domains correctly - use addon domains and set their document root to the folder where you've installed zencart.
Let's say you've installed zc in your site1.com root and now want to configure site2.com. Look at the picture attached (this is for linux cpanel, if you're on a different system, you're on your own :P ).
Now, check your config_sites and see if you have www.site1.com_config.php and www.site2.com_config.php and check if they are configured properly. Note that your site2_config needs a line ```
define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://www.site2.com');

> This should do the trick, that's all their is to it.
> 
> P.S. Sorry I didn't reply earlier, I had a project on a deadline so I had to finish it...

OK I finally got the second site to show up..
and what happened.. is
you have to have this line in the yoursite.com_config.php
define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '/');
define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/');

do not put in the directory name.. I did that and got. a site with no template.. and couldn't go to any other pages..
just wanted to put that in there in case someone else runs into problems.
noppie.

I have a question about this module and I do apologize if this has been answered before.

Can this module be used to "link" multi-sites that are not hosted on the same server and have their own database?

If not, can this be achieved?

When a buyer purchases from more than one store and checks out, what happens with the payment? For example. The person pays using PayPal. Both the stores the buyer shopped on have PayPal accounts set up. Does each store automatically receive their portion of the sales or does that have to be worked out manually by the store owners?

Thank you so much for time answering my questions!

leilanddale:

I have a question about this module and I do apologize if this has been answered before.

Can this module be used to "link" multi-sites that are not hosted on the same server and have their own database?

If not, can this be achieved?

When a buyer purchases from more than one store and checks out, what happens with the payment? For example. The person pays using PayPal. Both the stores the buyer shopped on have PayPal accounts set up. Does each store automatically receive their portion of the sales or does that have to be worked out manually by the store owners?

Thank you so much for time answering my questions!

I just started using this add on and the way it is set up to use one database and one admin.
the the second shops are made virtually.. and used a different template.
and what is so great about this program is that the customer can combine all purchases under one cart. so the domain name for each cart have to have the same domain name server (dns)
so to answer your question no, can not have a different database or hosted on a different server..
Now, if your hosting company is using linux server or at least Apache software and I think there is a windows version.. not sure.. this software will work.. you have to set your domains as addon to the main domain.
I hope this answers your question..

just an FYI.. I had used oscommerces's multi site.. but this one is way cooler and better.

noppie:

I just started using this add on and the way it is set up to use one database and one admin.
the the second shops are made virtually.. and used a different template.
and what is so great about this program is that the customer can combine all purchases under one cart. so the domain name for each cart have to have the same domain name server (dns)
so to answer your question no, can not have a different database or hosted on a different server..
Now, if your hosting company is using linux server or at least Apache software and I think there is a windows version.. not sure.. this software will work.. you have to set your domains as addon to the main domain.
I hope this answers your question..

just an FYI.. I had used oscommerces's multi site.. but this one is way cooler and better.

Thanks! So yeah. If it can't work as it is at the moment, is there a way that it can be adjusted to work?

How do the payment stuff work?

Why can't I see the page that's supposed to have the instructions?

Hi all have 2 sites that I’m going to combine the databases on for 2 different domains. Is there any way that I can combine the databases but keep separate payment mods for each site so I can keep track of the orders separately by site? If this isn’t possible is there any way to have 2 separate sites but combine just the product and product attributes stock Help Please

Hi Zen Doods
Ive been struggling with the order of specials, featured & New Products on the index page.

I have 9 websites in my multisite and the default order for all of them is:

1. Featured Products
2. Special Products
3. New Products
4. Upcoming Products

Which is perfect for 8 of my sites. However, for one of my sites i would like to swap the specials & featured products around so that Specials is top. I have Copied the Code below into the sites _config file, but it doesnt seem to overide the default?

As Below:

define('SHOW_PRODUCT_INFO_MAIN_NEW_PRODUCTS','3'); //Show New Products on Main Page
define('SHOW_PRODUCT_INFO_MAIN_FEATURED_PRODUCTS','2'); //Show Featured Products on Main Page
define('SHOW_PRODUCT_INFO_MAIN_SPECIALS_PRODUCTS','1); //Show Special Products on Main Page
define('SHOW_PRODUCT_INFO_MAIN_UPCOMING','4'); //Show Upcoming Products on Main Page

Im wondering if it has something to do with the tpl_index_default.php file?

Any thoughts on how to get around this?

i have ipage as my host ..i have a cool zencart template but i dont know what directory to upload it to any help would be great i can give you my password and user name if that would be easier i mean that way you could figure out which directory i need to upload my template to... as of right now there is nothing on my site and i really need some help

thanks

chili3ways:

i have ipage as my host ..i have a cool zencart template but i dont know what directory to upload it to any help would be great i can give you my password and user name if that would be easier i mean that way you could figure out which directory i need to upload my template to... as of right now there is nothing on my site and i really need some help

thanks

Are you trying to install a template to standard ZenCart or attempting to install a template to a zencart with multisite mod installed?

OK - I've been reading the entire thread, and site and now have to ask, since I'm not sure if this mod is right for what I'm trying - or - if there's a much easier way to skin the cat. (literally!)

I have one site: DisasterSupplyCatalog.com and it's all clean and nice looking... great for Mom, Dad, Corporate, etc.

But I also have the URL for Zombie-Survival-Supplies.com - for the edgy, end-of-days types and people having a more fun side to their disasters. The template ideas I have in mind are darker, more comedic, zombie-esque. :shocking:

Same company, same payment gateways - not trying to hide anything... I just want the **template skins **to change depending on the way they came into the site. AND stay that way until they leave.

Are we talking sub-domain 'zombie.DSC.com' ? or ?!? Any ideas? I'm flummoxed. :frusty:

Thanks, and have fun.

Hi all I just downloaded multisite module 0-4-2V. I can't figure out which files I have to upload to site 1 and site 2. The install file is just saying replacing code and lines. is there a link anywhere that I can find a full installing guide for this mod?

2. I have 2 domain names already running on 2 different databases and different IP addressed. I want to just the same database for both domains but have different layout settings for each site. Does that mod allow you to use different layouts?

this would be perfect I think for that.. the reason being is that all orders go into the same database. yet the store are different.
this is the coolest addon..
Naomi

Fez-o Joe:

OK - I've been reading the entire thread, and site and now have to ask, since I'm not sure if this mod is right for what I'm trying - or - if there's a much easier way to skin the cat. (literally!)

I have one site: DisasterSupplyCatalog.com and it's all clean and nice looking... great for Mom, Dad, Corporate, etc.

But I also have the URL for Zombie-Survival-Supplies.com - for the edgy, end-of-days types and people having a more fun side to their disasters. The template ideas I have in mind are darker, more comedic, zombie-esque. :shocking:

Same company, same payment gateways - not trying to hide anything... I just want the **template skins **to change depending on the way they came into the site. AND stay that way until they leave.

Are we talking sub-domain 'zombie.DSC.com' ? or ?!? Any ideas? I'm flummoxed. :frusty:

Thanks, and have fun.

THIS IS A LLINK TO THE Manual
I have no idea why it wasn't added to the addon..
http://www.thisdomain.net/dev/
that is a real link.

and follow that closely.. step by step..
then
the question I have to ask is is your hosting linux base or windows.

if it is linux.. search this forum for how to setup a addon domain.
it is in this forum..
this whole thing took me a while to figure out but once I did it was well worth it.
if you have any question.. I will try to get back to help.

shahram:

Hi all I just downloaded multisite module 0-4-2V. I can't figure out which files I have to upload to site 1 and site 2. The install file is just saying replacing code and lines. is there a link anywhere that I can find a full installing guide for this mod?

2. I have 2 domain names already running on 2 different databases and different IP addressed. I want to just the same database for both domains but have different layout settings for each site. Does that mod allow you to use different layouts?

templates --templates, templates..

change it you the name of the template you want to change.to to tools.
select the template you want to change..
made sure the correct boxes are in the correct template.
the look and feel is driven by the template.

britneycook:

Hi Zen Doods
Ive been struggling with the order of specials, featured & New Products on the index page.

I have 9 websites in my multisite and the default order for all of them is:

1. Featured Products
2. Special Products
3. New Products
4. Upcoming Products

Which is perfect for 8 of my sites. However, for one of my sites i would like to swap the specials & featured products around so that Specials is top. I have Copied the Code below into the sites _config file, but it doesnt seem to overide the default?

As Below:

define('SHOW_PRODUCT_INFO_MAIN_NEW_PRODUCTS','3'); //Show New Products on Main Page
define('SHOW_PRODUCT_INFO_MAIN_FEATURED_PRODUCTS','2'); //Show Featured Products on Main Page
define('SHOW_PRODUCT_INFO_MAIN_SPECIALS_PRODUCTS','1); //Show Special Products on Main Page
define('SHOW_PRODUCT_INFO_MAIN_UPCOMING','4'); //Show Upcoming Products on Main Page

Im wondering if it has something to do with the tpl_index_default.php file?

Any thoughts on how to get around this?

I found this while merging the contents of the files very carefully, I'm not sure how major this is but it's definitely not right:

includes/functions/functions_categories.php

old line: if ($parent_categories->fields['parent_id'] !=0 && !$in_cat) {

new line: if ($parent_categories->fields['parent_id'] !=0 && !$incat) {

NOTE: the use of in_cat and incat??? possible bug here!

This is a code error!!! it's a variable in_cat is correct.

I haven't completed the file merge and install just yet, i'll continue to post any bugs i find!

Twitch.