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23 Feb 2008, 6:29 PM
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Auction Lister Pro (ALP) Support

I have a question about the includes/confif/ebay.config.php file

Everything is commented out, some lines starts with semi colons.

How does the server interpret this, is the semi colon equivalent to a double slash?

How should the final file look like?

Thanks!

24 Feb 2008, 10:44 PM
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Re: Auction Lister Pro (ALP) Support

Can you post one product at a time or do you have to upload all you inventory?>

25 Feb 2008, 5:44 PM
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Re: Auction Lister Pro (ALP) Support

FrenchFrog:

I have a question about the includes/confif/ebay.config.php file

Everything is commented out, some lines starts with semi colons.

How does the server interpret this, is the semi colon equivalent to a double slash?

How should the final file look like?

Thanks!

The semicolons are comments. The file is parsed by the eBay Toolkit and the relevant data is pulled into the program.

25 Feb 2008, 5:45 PM
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daver1510:

Can you post one product at a time or do you have to upload all you inventory?>

Hi Dave,

The products drop down list is built from your existing cart database. ALP lets you list one product at a time.

27 Feb 2008, 5:10 AM
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Re: Auction Lister Pro (ALP) Support

First, Kudos for all the work you've put in this. If I've missed this one on either this or your forum I apologize.
All of my images are broken in alp. On Create or Save I get a "AUCTIONS_LIST_ERROR_PIC" error in the shaded red box. I've changed paths etc. but no luck. Always get kicked back to the auctions page. Am I having a senior moment, or have I just flat missed something? (php 5.2 mysql 4.0.27 and zen1.3.8a).
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28 Feb 2008, 5:29 PM
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Is the syntax for the picture URL correct? It should be something like http://mydomain.com/images/mypic.jpg

And you should also be able to see the picture in the URL window just below that line. If it is not appearing then we just need to adjust your /alp/includes/configure.php file to contain the correct information.

29 Feb 2008, 12:50 AM
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Re: Auction Lister Pro (ALP) Support

re: broken images
I should be so lucky as a bad syntax. No, I can copy the syntax and paste in browser fine. config path is good, glad I looked though, https path needed to be set in there. I've had the broken image on the page always, even with the good path.
Source shows "messageStackError" for both url's.

Additionally, I find that the unsold auctions tab also brings the message Zwicker, now FatGuyinAZ brought up post 180. Never saw a final fix on that one, so can't tell if they're related or not.

Got both sandbox and production in, currently set for sandbox, tried both, db prefix is right, ebay cats updated.

29 Feb 2008, 1:20 AM
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maxrisc:

Is the syntax for the picture URL correct? It should be something like http://mydomain.com/images/mypic.jpg

And you should also be able to see the picture in the URL window just below that line. If it is not appearing then we just need to adjust your /alp/includes/configure.php file to contain the correct information.

Thanks, got it, "DIR_WS_HTTP_CATALOG" had dropped a slash (http:/)
Also glad you mentioned configure.php, https wasn't set.

29 Feb 2008, 7:18 PM
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Re: Auction Lister Pro (ALP) Support

I am currently working on a total rewrite of ALP to get rid of the osC based framework which is riddled with bugs that hinders further development on the current version.

I started working on it a few days ago and putting in a full time effort to get it done.

2 Mar 2008, 12:26 PM
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Re: Auction Lister Pro (ALP) Support

Hi,

I finally got time to use ALP to do some eBay listing. I would like to ask a few questions.

  1. I created a listing but it looks like it's still in sandbox. How do I activate it?
  2. There are quite a lot of fields that are not filled automatically in ALP.
    2a. How do I add multiple pictures preferably in HTML in the description like turbo lister does it so I don't have to pay extra fees.
    2b. How do I specify shipping cost and return policy?
    2c. How can I put in item specific details?
  3. I noticed that before submitting the listing in the ALP admin, there was a picture in the description. But after submission, the picture disappeared. Why is that?
  4. Will the new version be available soon?

Please advise. Thanks in advance.

3 Mar 2008, 5:33 AM
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  1. I created a listing but it looks like it's still in sandbox. How do I activate it?You need to go to eBay and apply for your production keys. They still control this. Just tell them you are using ALP and you should be good to go. There is also some code that needs to be changed by hand in auction_list.php. Just search for the http://cgi.sandbox line and remove the sandbox from the URL and save the file. This switches ALP into eBay production view.
  1. There are quite a lot of fields that are not filled automatically in ALP.Yes I know. It was a quick throw together to get something working for ZenCart. The next version is much more dynamic and pulls everything it needs from your existing cart. It also uses a separate database so you don't have to worry about upgrade problems.

2a. How do I add multiple pictures preferably in HTML in the description like turbo lister does it so I don't have to pay extra fees.You can use the editor to link to images using HTML in your listing. There is an icon that looks like a chain link. You click on it then locate the picture and save it in your description. The picture must be available publicly on your website somewhere. Usually http://mystore.com/images/mypic.jpg is a good place to store your extra pictures. I am also working on a new gallery tool that will let you manage up to 8 pictures for an auction item. Hopefully I will be able to get it integrated as well.

2b. How do I specify shipping cost and return policy?At the moment it's something you will need to specify in your auction description as there is no way to handle it in the current version. This is fixed in next version.

2c. How can I put in item specific details?Like Sizes? I am currently addressing this issue.

  1. I noticed that before submitting the listing in the ALP admin, there was a picture in the description. But after submission, the picture disappeared. Why is that?If you are talking about the sanbox, eBay doesn't show the gallery picture in the sandbox listing. Instead you will see a picture or icon that represents the picture.
  1. Will the new version be available soon?That's a good question. I don't know the answer. As soon as possible is the best answer I can give you. I would like to see something out the door in time for Spring Break but I can't promise that.

The current status of it is that I have completely started from scratch on it. The login system is done and includes a tiered level for admin, marketing, employee etc. It's 99.9% CSS based. There is very little use of tables. In fact the only use of tables is where I am displaying database information to you. It's AJAX enabled where possible to make things more intuitive for you to use. It has an integrated auto complete Category tool. You simply start typing the category and it guesses for the closest match and offers you up to 10 related suggestions in a drop down.

Lots more to do on it though. I hope to have some screen shots up soon for a preview.

3 Mar 2008, 10:52 AM
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Re: Auction Lister Pro (ALP) Support

Excellent. We look forward to using the new version :)

3 Mar 2008, 1:24 PM
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Re: Auction Lister Pro (ALP) Support

I am very interested in yout mod and await the new version as well. I am especially interested in accepting payments on my site from transactions on ebay.

8 Mar 2008, 8:22 AM
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Re: Auction Lister Pro (ALP) Support

Is support for eBay Motors planned for the upcoming version?

9 Mar 2008, 10:22 AM
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Re: Auction Lister Pro (ALP) Support

kevinwill:

Is support for eBay Motors planned for the upcoming version?

Yes it is.

9 Mar 2008, 4:47 PM
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Re: Auction Lister Pro (ALP) Support

The Ebay Auction ID link points to my own website with an error. When I click on the number on the Running Auctions page.

140214135023

http://www.mysite.com/alp/getItem.php?itemId=140214135023

then brings up this code

140214135003
ebatns_responseerror Object
(
    [Ack] => Failure
    [Errors] => Array
        (
            [0] => errortype Object
                (
                    [LongMessage] => soap-fault: SOAP Authentication failed.
                    [ErrorCode] => 90002
                    [SeverityCode] => Error
                    [ErrorClassification] => SystemError
                )

            [1] => errortype Object
                (
                    [LongMessage] => SOAP Authentication failed due to missing or invalid security header.
                    [ErrorCode] => 14007
                    [SeverityCode] => Error
                    [ErrorClassification] => SystemError
                )

        )

)
11 Mar 2008, 8:03 PM
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Re: Auction Lister Pro (ALP) Support

I apologize if this has been mentioned already, but...

is inventory updated on the zencart site when products are purchased from the ebay store?

12 Mar 2008, 4:12 AM
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Re: Auction Lister Pro (ALP) Support

jrstaatsiii:

I apologize if this has been mentioned already, but...

is inventory updated on the zencart site when products are purchased from the ebay store?

Not in this version. I am working on inventory management on the next release. If a product sells it will fetch the transactions from eBay and synchronize your cart inventory accordingly. I am also looking into the "Keep One Listed" option as well.

12 Mar 2008, 4:14 AM
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Re: Auction Lister Pro (ALP) Support

140214135003
ebatns_responseerror Object
(
    [Ack] => Failure
    [Errors] => Array
        (
            [0] => errortype Object
                (
                    [LongMessage] => soap-fault: SOAP Authentication failed.
                    [ErrorCode] => 90002
                    [SeverityCode] => Error
                    [ErrorClassification] => SystemError
                )

            [1] => errortype Object
                (
                    [LongMessage] => SOAP Authentication failed due to missing or invalid security header.
                    [ErrorCode] => 14007
                    [SeverityCode] => Error
                    [ErrorClassification] => SystemError
                )

        )

)

When you see SOAP Authentication error it means that something isn't right with your credentials. This could be caused from an invalid token. Try creating a new token (non REST) and updating the /alp/includes/config/my.token file.

14 Mar 2008, 2:56 PM
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I refreshed all production keys and tokens and updated config and my.token and still get the same error.

(non REST)? Whats that mean? or is that a typo for test?

140214135003
ebatns_responseerror Object
(
    [Ack] => Failure
    [Errors] => Array
        (
            [0] => errortype Object
                (
                    [LongMessage] => soap-fault: SOAP Authentication failed.
                    [ErrorCode] => 90002
                    [SeverityCode] => Error
                    [ErrorClassification] => SystemError
                )

            [1] => errortype Object
                (
                    [LongMessage] => SOAP Authentication failed due to missing or invalid security header.
                    [ErrorCode] => 14007
                    [SeverityCode] => Error
                    [ErrorClassification] => SystemError

I deleted the numbers and site name for security
ebay.config

<?php
/*
Auction Lister Pro, More Freedom, Lower Fees
Open Source E-Commerce Solutions
http://www.auctionlisterpro.com

Released under the GNU General Public License
*/

// Define the eBay Configuration
/*
[ebay-config] 
compat-level = 515

dev-key-test = dummy
app-key-test = dummy
cert-id-test = dummy
; and here for the production environment once you passed certification
dev-key-prod = xcxxxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx
app-key-prod = xcxxxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx
cert-id-prod = xcxxxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx

//Select Site ID 0 = US
site-id = 0
//Select Sandbox or production
;1 => sandbox, 0 => production
app-mode = 0

[ebay-transaction-config]
use-http-compression=1

[token]
; Your absolute path to your token file
;local
token-pickup-file=/var/www/vhosts/palmer-pursuit.com/httpdocs/alp/includes/config/token/my.token
token-mode=0
*/ ?>

configure

<?php
/*
Auction Lister Pro, More Freedom, Lower Fees
Open Source E-Commerce Solutions
http://www.auctionlisterpro.com

Copyright (c) 2007 Auction Lister Pro
Portions of this file are copyright by the following authors:

Copyright (c) 2003 osCommerce

Released under the GNU General Public License
*/

// Define the webserver and path parameters
// * DIR_FS_* = Filesystem directories (local/physical)
// * DIR_WS_* = Webserver directories (virtual/URL)
define('DIR_WS_ADMIN', '/alp/');
define('DIR_FS_ADMIN', DIR_FS_DOCUMENT_ROOT . DIR_WS_ADMIN);
define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://www.mysite.com'); // eg, http://localhost - should not be empty for productive servers
define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://www.mysite.com'); // eg, https://localhost - should not be empty for productive servers
define('ENABLE_SSL', true); // secure webserver for checkout procedure?
define('HTTP_COOKIE_DOMAIN', '');
define('HTTPS_COOKIE_DOMAIN', '');
define('HTTP_COOKIE_PATH', '');
define('HTTPS_COOKIE_PATH', '');
define('DIR_WS_HTTP_CATALOG', 'http://www.mysite.com/cart/');
define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', 'https://www.mysite.com/cart/');
define('DIR_WS_IMAGES', 'images/');
define('DIR_WS_ICONS', DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'icons/');
define('DIR_WS_INCLUDES', 'includes/');
define('DIR_WS_BOXES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'boxes/');
define('DIR_WS_FUNCTIONS', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'functions/');
define('DIR_WS_CLASSES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'classes/');
define('DIR_WS_MODULES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'modules/');
define('DIR_WS_LANGUAGES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'languages/');

define('DIR_WS_DOWNLOAD_PUBLIC', 'pub/');
define('DIR_FS_CATALOG', '/var/www/vhosts/mysite.com/httpdocs/alp/');
define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'download/');
define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD_PUBLIC', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'pub/');

// define our database connection
define('DB_SERVER', 'localhost'); // eg, localhost - should not be empty for productive servers
define('DB_SERVER_USERNAME', 'xxxxxxxxxxxxx');
define('DB_SERVER_PASSWORD', 'xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx');
define('DB_DATABASE', 'xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx');
define('USE_PCONNECT', 'false'); // use persistent connections?
define('STORE_SESSIONS', ''); // leave empty '' for default handler or set to 'mysql'
?>