Could use a little help with install

I figured out to create a new sql database, username and generated a password.

Now I am in my Fantastico in my host CP.

I am not sure what goes in the "Install in directory" box.

Also not sure what to place in the two "Admin access data" boxes.

Also not entirely sure if I leave what is showing in the Base configuration site name box.

I sort of got the impression that I was going to be using the name of the new database I created and also thought would be using the password that was generated too.

Must be wrong because none of the boxes will accept the entire string of digits if in fact I am suppose to use the new database name in the "install directory name" box and same with the "Admin access data" boxes. Neither of them will accept the username I assigned to the new database nor will the password box accept the password that was generated.

Whew....... Hope that came out righ! :blink:

Installing ZenCart via Fantastico is NOT good idea.
You will have problems further down zencart road.
IF you must install this way, then you do not need to create
database, Fantastico does it on install.

I am not sure what goes in the "Install in directory" box.
You can use store or shop or whatever you wish there.

Hi Misty,

I found this and was using it as a guide.

I do not know id I have to install this way. I do have access to my host CP.

There is someone else on the forum helping with this as I am typing.

Waiting to see what they think.

I guess while I have you here, is there a link to show the way you suggest is best for the install?

Also, what should I do about the new database I created? Should I delete it as long as the other person looking does not end up using it?

Thats weird. Not sure what just happened to the post I just did..... Oh well..

So Misty,

I was sort of forced to create the additional database, username, and it also forced me to generate a password when I tried to use the install.

Am I confused.. ??

Also, the base configuration box has me concerned. If I leave it as it is, it has my domain name in there. I already have that assigned to my Wordpress blog

Your webhosting company, who provide Fantastico, should
have tutorials/and or guidelines for using this facility.
:smile:

I posted on my hosts forum, but no answer yet.

Also tried to call, but guess will have to wait until tomorrow for someone to pick up.

Thanks Misty...... :smile:

Installing ZenCart via Fantastico is NOT good idea.
Take the plunge and install it yourself..not difficult if you have
CPanel...only need to upload zip file to newly created folder,
and using CPanel, extract zip contents.
You will be glad you took this route, when later zencart issues are
released..upgrading via Fantastico will produce disaster.
:smile:

So simply upload the zip file for the theme I have picked out to the newly created database?

If that is correct, then will do it right now.

Heck, guess the worst that can happen is will have to remove anything I mess up! :blink:

So simply upload the zip file for the theme I have picked out to the newly created database?
Slow down... have you installed zencart program yet?
Installing themes/templates comes after program install.

misty:

Slow down... have you installed zencart program yet?
Installing themes/templates comes after program install.

No, have not installed yet.

You mentioned that I could apparently use whatever name I want for the directory name, and I guess just make up a user name and password as well right there during the install process.

Also, still unsure about the site name that is presently in the box under Base Configuration.

It has my domain address in there that is assigned to my WP blog.

Not sure if I would leave that in there or replace with something else.

Sorry...... I am trying to slow down and still make heads or tails of exactly what I am doing.

Am I going to use the new database that I created at any time?

Ok, I got it...... !! http://taogem.com/taogemst_myzencart/

Now, can I simply upload and unzip the theme I picked?

Upload and unzip it to???

Almost there!:smile:

Well done!!!
:clap:

Now, can I simply upload and unzip the theme I picked?
Upload and unzip it to???
Download template required... unzip to folder on your computer's
hard drive, KEEPING FOLDER STRUCTURES INTACT..
upload to
/includes/templates
TIP
Tutorials/FAQ.. link top right on this page is your best friend.
:smile:

Sorry Misty,

I need a bit more.

Not sure how to get to /includes/templates

Where exactly so I start from within my Admin panel to get there?

Not sure how to get to /includes/templates
FTP Program required...then you activate new template
install from admin...
FREE ftp program from
http://filezilla-project.org/

Ok I am there.

When I open the folder on my hard drive that I unzipped to, first it lets me open that folder. Then when I open that I see Includes+install+license.

Then when I open the includes I see templates.

Then when I open that I see my theme called Zen_ZenCart

Then when I open that I see Common+CSS+Images.

I assume to open CSS?

I see print style sheet and style sheet and also style sheet CSS buttons

I Picked the style sheet and uploaded.

I extracted, and it is there.

Now I just need to figure out how to make it my theme.

No..... I take that back. I did not get it extracted. Not sure what I am suppose to do or if what I have done was correct....

:oops:

Then when I open the includes I see templates.
Then when I open that I see my theme called Zen_ZenCart
You should upload WHOLE folder for Zen_ZenCart so that
on your hosted zencart it then looks like this
/includes/templates/Zen_ZenCart
Activate new template via zencart admin
i.e.
admin then Tools then template selection.
On installing new template, you have to reactivate sideboxes required
i.e.
admin then tools then layout boxes controllor..
As mentioned before
TUTORIAL/FAQ .. link, top right of this page, explains many
of zencart options/configurations you are going to need.
Am going offline now for several hours...other zencart members
may help you further.. otherwise, will check this thread on my return.
:smile:

Hey!!! I got it......:D:D

http://taogem.com/taogemst_myzencart/

This thread should be an inspiration for all who are starting out with Zencart.

In less than three and a half hours, taogem (with a little advice) went from total Zencart noob to a correctly installed cart with custom template. Not bad.