How to put a link in an additionnal sidebox with a logo

I installed the add on "logo sidebox".

I put a picture in my sidebox and would like to know which line of codes inside the "tpl_logo_sidebox.php" file do I have to edit to put a link to a page of my site.

Thanks for your help.

Chris :hug:

chrismonroe:

I installed the add on "logo sidebox".

I put a picture in my sidebox and would like to know which line of codes inside the "tpl_logo_sidebox.php" file do I have to edit to put a link to a page of my site.

Thanks for your help.

Chris :hug:

You need to edit two files:
#1 -
includes/languages/extra/definitions/logo_sidebox_defines.php

Find these lines of code and edit as necessary

//this is optional if you want to use the logo as a link
//replace your_link.com with the link you choose
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_LINK', 'http://your_link.com/');

#2 -

includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/sideboxes/tpl_logo_sidebox.php

right at the top of the file you will find these instructions:

// Link Option - uncomment this if you intend to use the logo as a link
//$logoimage = '<a href="' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_LINK . '">' . zen_image($template->get_template_dir(LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, DIR_WS_TEMPLATE, $current_page_base,'images'). '/' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT) . '</a>';

//comment this out if you use the above link option.
$logoimage = zen_image($template->get_template_dir(LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, DIR_WS_TEMPLATE, $current_page_base,'images'). '/' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT);

Just follow the instructions: comment out the line you won't be using and uncomment the line you will be using.

In fact before asking this question, I reached the point you ve described.

I put my link in the file #1

but I didn t know which line of codes to uncomment and comment out in the file #2

A programmer took a look to the file #2 and removed only some "" that were redundant (I don t know which one), didn t uncomment or comment out anything and it worked.

There must be a small mistake in the codes.

Thanks a lot for having taken the time to answer me clydejones. :hug:

Chris

chrismonroe:

In fact before asking this question, I reached the point you ve described.

I put my link in the file #1

but I didn t know which line of codes to uncomment and comment out in the file #2

A programmer took a look to the file #2 and removed only some "" that were redundant (I don t know which one), didn t uncomment or comment out anything and it worked.

There must be a small mistake in the codes.

Thanks a lot for having taken the time to answer me clydejones. :hug:

Chris

Can you post the changes your "programmer" made to tpl_logo_sidebox.php, I'd like to see what was done. Thanks

Hi,

I don't seem to be able to get the image to come up. In the first file I have given the url/path to the image file along with a text to display. The text displays fine but the image does not.

define('BOX_HEADING_LOGO_SIDEBOX', '');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_WIDTH', '125');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_HEIGHT', '125');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE', 'http://www.tranquillas.com/biz/includes/templates/tranquillas/images/Omega Skull.gif');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT', 'Tranquilla's');

I have verified that the path to the image is correct but can't get it to display. One the second file I tried things both ways and it did not seem to have an effect on the image displaying.

At this point I figure that it must be something dumb (smile)... so can someone nudge my brain in a direction?

crabdance:

Hi,

I don't seem to be able to get the image to come up. In the first file I have given the url/path to the image file along with a text to display. The text displays fine but the image does not.

I have verified that the path to the image is correct but can't get it to display. One the second file I tried things both ways and it did not seem to have an effect on the image displaying.

At this point I figure that it must be something dumb (smile)... so can someone nudge my brain in a direction?

You only need to define the image name as indicated by the highlighted portion.

define('BOX_HEADING_LOGO_SIDEBOX', '');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_WIDTH', '125');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_HEIGHT', '125');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE', 'Omega Skull.gif');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT', 'Tranquilla's');

The following statement in the second file takes care of locating the correct path to the image:

$logoimage = zen_image($template->get_template_dir(LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, DIR_WS_TEMPLATE, $current_page_base,'images'). '/' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT);

Well, it was as simple as that. Once I took out the hard coded path to the image file, everything worked fine and dandy. Thank you for helping me with the picture box. You have a great evening.

crabdance:

Well, it was as simple as that. Once I took out the hard coded path to the image file, everything worked fine and dandy. Thank you for helping me with the picture box. You have a great evening.

Glad its working and always glad to help

clydejones:

Can you post the changes your "programmer" made to tpl_logo_sidebox.php, I'd like to see what was done. Thanks

Here is the file transformed by the programmer :

// Link Option - uncomment this if you intend to use the logo as a link
$logoimage = '<a href="' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_LINK . '">' . zen_image($template->get_template_dir(LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, DIR_WS_TEMPLATE, $current_page_base,'images'). '/' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT) . '</a>';

//comment this out if you use the above link option.
//$logoimage = zen_image($template->get_template_dir(LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, DIR_WS_TEMPLATE, $current_page_base,'images'). '/' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT);

$content = '';
$content .= '<div id="' . str_replace('_', '-', $box_id . 'Content') . '">';

$content .= $logoimage;

$content .= '</div>';
?>

chrismonroe:

Here is the file transformed by the programmer :

he did exactly what was required by the instructions

He uncommented one line of code and commented out the other.

Clyde,
I'm having a problem with my logo sidebox & I'm hoping you can help.

First of all, I have been trying to change NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS (the sidebox heading) to say SEE WHAT'S NEW. Should be simple enough, but every time I change the wording, I get a parse error and it disables the whole site.

I've been changing it in the logo_sidebox_defines.php file here:

define('BOX_HEADING_LOGO_SIDEBOX', 'NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS');

The next problem is making the image work as a link. Here's what I have in the different files.

logo_sidebox_defines.php:

define('BOX_HEADING_LOGO_SIDEBOX', 'NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_WIDTH', '125');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_HEIGHT', '150');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE', 'peek.gif');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT', 'Pet Tag Previewer');

//this is optional if you want to use the logo as a link
//replace your_link.com with the link you choose
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_LINK', 'http://www.kings-kreations.com/previewer');

?>

and in tpl_logo_sidebox.php I have this:

$logoimage = '<a href="' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_LINK . 'http://www.kings-kreations.com/previewer">' . zen_image($template->get_template_dir(LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, DIR_WS_TEMPLATE, $current_page_base,'images'). '/' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT) . '</a>';

//comment this out if you use the above link option.
$logoimage = zen_image($template->get_template_dir(LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, DIR_WS_TEMPLATE, $current_page_base,'images'). '/' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT);

$content = '';
$content .= '<div id="' . str_replace('_', '-', $box_id . 'Content') . '">';

$content .= $logoimage;

$content .= '</div>';
?>

WHAT am I missing?? :dontgetit

TIA,
Mindy

Clyde,
I'm having a problem with my logo sidebox & I'm hoping you can help.

First of all, I have been trying to change NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS (the sidebox heading) to say SEE WHAT'S NEW. Should be simple enough, but every time I change the wording, I get a parse error and it disables the whole site.

I've been changing it in the logo_sidebox_defines.php file here:

define('BOX_HEADING_LOGO_SIDEBOX', 'NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS');

The next problem is making the image work as a link. Here's what I have in the different files.

logo_sidebox_defines.php:

define('BOX_HEADING_LOGO_SIDEBOX', 'NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_WIDTH', '125');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_HEIGHT', '150');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE', 'peek.gif');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT', 'Pet Tag Previewer');

//this is optional if you want to use the logo as a link
//replace your_link.com with the link you choose
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_LINK', 'http://www.kings-kreations.com/previewer');

?>

and in tpl_logo_sidebox.php I have this:

$logoimage = '<a href="' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_LINK . 'http://www.kings-kreations.com/previewer">' . zen_image($template->get_template_dir(LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, DIR_WS_TEMPLATE, $current_page_base,'images'). '/' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT) . '</a>';

//comment this out if you use the above link option.
$logoimage = zen_image($template->get_template_dir(LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, DIR_WS_TEMPLATE, $current_page_base,'images'). '/' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT);

$content = '';
$content .= '<div id="' . str_replace('_', '-', $box_id . 'Content') . '">';

$content .= $logoimage;

$content .= '</div>';
?>

WHAT am I missing?? :dontgetit

TIA,
Mindy

gizmo_girl:

Clyde,
I'm having a problem with my logo sidebox & I'm hoping you can help.

First of all, I have been trying to change NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS (the sidebox heading) to say SEE WHAT'S NEW. Should be simple enough, but every time I change the wording, I get a parse error and it disables the whole site.

I've been changing it in the logo_sidebox_defines.php file here:

define('BOX_HEADING_LOGO_SIDEBOX', 'NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS');

The next problem is making the image work as a link. Here's what I have in the different files.

logo_sidebox_defines.php:

define('BOX_HEADING_LOGO_SIDEBOX', 'NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_WIDTH', '125');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_HEIGHT', '150');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE', 'peek.gif');
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT', 'Pet Tag Previewer');

//this is optional if you want to use the logo as a link
//replace your_link.com with the link you choose
define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_LINK', 'http://www.kings-kreations.com/previewer');

?>

and in tpl_logo_sidebox.php I have this:

$logoimage = '<a href="' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_LINK . 'http://www.kings-kreations.com/previewer">' . zen_image($template->get_template_dir(LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, DIR_WS_TEMPLATE, $current_page_base,'images'). '/' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT) . '</a>';

//comment this out if you use the above link option.
$logoimage = zen_image($template->get_template_dir(LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, DIR_WS_TEMPLATE, $current_page_base,'images'). '/' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT);

$content = '';
$content .= '<div id="' . str_replace('_', '-', $box_id . 'Content') . '">';

$content .= $logoimage;

$content .= '</div>';
?>

WHAT am I missing?? :dontgetit

TIA,
Mindy

I get a parse error and it disables the whole site.

What exactly does the error message say?

Remember that ALL Upper case is a constant - so what you've done is define one constant to reference another constant which does not exist.

Try making define Notices & Announcements and see if that eliminates the parse error.

If you want it to be uppercase add this declaration to your stylesheet

h3#logosideboxHeading {
text-transform: uppercase;
}

$logoimage = '<a href="' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_LINK . 'http://www.kings-kreations.com/previewer">' .

You don't need the highlighted portion in this section of the code.

I tried typing 'See What's New' in place of 'NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS' (which has been working just fine) and this is the error message I get:

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_STRING in /home3/mindy/kings-kreations-www/zen/includes/languages/english/extra_definitions/logo_sidebox_defines.php on line 27

Line 27 is:
define('BOX_HEADING_LOGO_SIDEBOX', 'See What's New!');

gizmo_girl:

I tried typing 'See What's New' in place of 'NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS' (which has been working just fine) and this is the error message I get:

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_STRING in /home3/mindy/kings-kreations-www/zen/includes/languages/english/extra_definitions/logo_sidebox_defines.php on line 27

Line 27 is:
define('BOX_HEADING_LOGO_SIDEBOX', 'See What's New!');

Line 27 is:
define('BOX_HEADING_LOGO_SIDEBOX', 'See What's New!');

add the highlighted character as indicated and see if that eliminates the error message.

In tpl_logo_sidebox.php, I have the following (removed the http://www.kings-kreations.com/preview), but it still doesn't work. I'm certain I'm missing something very simple, I just can't figure out what it is...

// Link Option - uncomment this if you intend to use the logo as a link
$logoimage = '<a href="' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_LINK . '">' . zen_image($template->get_template_dir(LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, DIR_WS_TEMPLATE, $current_page_base,'images'). '/' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT) . '</a>';

//comment this out if you use the above link option.
$logoimage = zen_image($template->get_template_dir(LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, DIR_WS_TEMPLATE, $current_page_base,'images'). '/' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT);

$content = '';
$content .= '<div id="' . str_replace('_', '-', $box_id . 'Content') . '">';

$content .= $logoimage;

$content .= '</div>';
?>

Line 27 is:
define('BOX_HEADING_LOGO_SIDEBOX', 'See What's New!');

add the highlighted character as indicated and see if that eliminates the error message.

WOW, that's amazing that one.little.character can disable an entire web site. That worked perfectly! THANKS!

gizmo_girl:

In tpl_logo_sidebox.php, I have the following (removed the http://www.kings-kreations.com/preview), but it still doesn't work. I'm certain I'm missing something very simple, I just can't figure out what it is...

// Link Option - uncomment this if you intend to use the logo as a link
$logoimage = '<a href="' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_LINK . '">' . zen_image($template->get_template_dir(LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, DIR_WS_TEMPLATE, $current_page_base,'images'). '/' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT) . '</a>';

//comment this out if you use the above link option.
//$logoimage = zen_image($template->get_template_dir(LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, DIR_WS_TEMPLATE, $current_page_base,'images'). '/' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT);

$content = '';
$content .= '<div id="' . str_replace('_', '-', $box_id . 'Content') . '">';

$content .= $logoimage;

$content .= '</div>';
?>

define('LOGO_SIDEBOX_LINK', 'http://www.kings-kreations.com/previewer" target="_blank');

//comment this out if you use the above link option.
//$logoimage = zen_image($template->get_template_dir(LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, DIR_WS_TEMPLATE, $current_page_base,'images'). '/' . LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE, LOGO_SIDEBOX_IMAGE_TEXT);

Don't forget to comment out this section as indicated by the highlighted backslashes

Once again, you are the MASTER at figuring these things out! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

gizmo_girl:

Once again, you are the MASTER at figuring these things out! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

glad to help