header help

I do appologise please don`t think lazy of me.
i am admitingly new to this, and i have been trying to sort this out my self for 3 day almost solid but im out.
i have read, added custom files, tried everything i can but i am well and truely stuffed.

i have made a header which is jpg. but when i add it to the relivent files i notice in the section where it says type it has text/x-generic not image/x-generic
could this be my problem i must be close, but i really am on the verge of giving up i have read all the tuts, but call me dumb i really don`t know please help

tony

BACKUP THE FILE BEFORE CHANGING*

you need to edit the file

includes\templates\template_default\common\tpl_header.php

How much of the header are you changing, just the logo, or all of the navigation links

im using the classic green zencart home page, and i just want to change the header pic with the chineese looking stone henge bit to my own picture.

thanks for your reply

tony

That would be a Japanese torii gate and you replace it by editing the line in your stylesheet highlighted below to point to your new image> #logoWrapper{

background-image: url(../images/header_bg.jpg);
background-repeat: repeat-x;
background-color: #ffffff;
height:75px;
}

Please read the tutorials/FAQ for the method of setting up the template overrides or you customizations will be overwritten when you upgrade.

kuroi:

That would be a Japanese torii gate and you replace it by editing the line in your stylesheet highlighted below to point to your new image

i apprecaite what your saying and i don`t mean to be rude when i say i have 100 times but that text is not in my style sheet

so im still stuck like i said i am not a lazy goffa and i don`t mind reading up.
but i keep getting to dead ends
in that write up its say edit or add but it doesnt say where to add it

thanks for your replies

tony

islandaq:

i apprecaite what your saying and i don`t mean to be rude when i say i have 100 times but that text is not in my style sheet

so im still stuck like i said i am not a lazy goffa and i don`t mind reading up.
but i keep getting to dead ends
in that write up its say edit or add but it doesnt say where to add itSounds like your issue is that you are looking in the wrong place. It must be there. Although the torii may be look slightly mystical, the image is very real and so is the code that causes it to be displayed on your site. You just haven't found it.

Do you have a link to your site, so that we can see exactly where it's located?

http://www.island-aquatics.co.uk/zencart/

sorry fell asleep for a few hours this is the site im trying to set up,
many thanks tony

Your stylesheet is
includes/templates/classic/css/stylesheet.css

and the styling to which I drew your attention earlier is right there at line 196.

However, you should take seriously Kim's comments about reading up on using template overrides, otherwise you will be liable to lose any changes that you make.

Also, even at this early stage you have validation errors creeping in breaking the structure of your site. I'd recommend keeping an eye on them and fixing them as you go.

almost there it has gone blank (white) now.
i really appreciate your help mate.

i have been through that giude a fare few times i swear.
i have set up the overide system exactly how it tells you to i even called my custom folders custom to aviod confusion being new to this.

with appreciation

tony

i read in another thread that this could be the repeat-x needs to be changed to no-repeat

i think ill try that
sorry for 100 questions
tony

islandaq:

almost there it has gone blank (white) now.
i really appreciate your help mate.

i have been through that giude a fare few times i swear.
i have set up the overide system exactly how it tells you to i even called my custom folders custom to aviod confusion being new to this.

with appreciation

tonyIn which case you need to change your template to the custom one via Admin > Tools > Template Selection

islandaq:

i read in another thread that this could be the repeat-x needs to be changed to no-repeat

i think ill try that
sorry for 100 questions
tonyI can't see anything in the questions you've asked, or issued you've raised in this thread that would be affected by switching anything from repeat-x to no-repeat.

kuroi:

I can't see anything in the questions you've asked, or issued you've raised in this thread that would be affected by switching anything from repeat-x to no-repeat.

no it did`nt work i was just reading other threads and another guy had a simular issue and you advised to do that.
you havent lead me wrong so far:D

but on second inspection maybe i have mucked up the override as in admin/tools/teplate selection there is no custom to select.

what do you recon i will post my layout in 2 mins

tony

zencart
admin

cache 

docs 

download 

editors 

email 

extras 

images 

includes 
 auto_loaders 

 classes 

 extra_cart_actions 

 extra_configures 

 extra_datafiles 

 functions 

 index_filters 

 init_includes 

 languages 

 modules 

 templates 
  classic 
   css 

   CUSTOM 
    images 

   images 

  CUSTOM 

  template_default 

media 

pub 

the other thing i noticed is that in my custom/images the header TYPE is text/x-generic ?

im only in portsmouth kuroi maybe i could phone you?
i would love to get this sorted today.

thanks again

tony

right first an appology with the lack of sleep and many hours trying to sus this i got a bit stressed,

i have taken a few steps back and retried

i have created

includes/templates/CUSTOM/IMAGES

and i uploaded my image in there (header11)

i went in

includes/templates/classic/stylesheet.css

and this is what i know have

#logoWrapper{
background-image: url(../images/header11.JPG);
background-repeat: repeat-x;
background-color: #ffffff;
height:75px;
}

but my header is now blank.

come on then what have i done.:smile:

tony

the image type is still text/x-generic

anyone see anything wrong?

I'm new too but I was able to change mine quite easily. Just go to:

/ public_html / includes / templates / classic / images /

Then you will see header_bg.jpg
You must save your new image the exact same name and over ride it when you upload to the same place.

If you're image is bigger I have no idea how to change that, lol, that's actually why I'm on here tonight.

Hugs
Farrah

I really appreciate you taking the time to reply fer but it was advised strongly not to do that and to do it via the overide system as in the case of future updates it could muck things up a bit but if i get no joy i think i will be forced to do it that way.

tony