Dam index.php

[condog_aus]

Wow this osC is so good Ive set up a working shop in just a couple of days. Problem is the only page im having dificulty with is index.php Ive managed to get some changes but have totally muffed it several times.

 

Given how easy it is to set up product pages etc there really needs to be a better and easier way to set up index.php.

 

Why is it that you dont have to write script for anything except the homepage. If the home page could be set up as easily as the rest it would be no barrier to those that have difficulty with script.

 

PS im a very competent LAN administrator and find it difficult and teadious so it must be hard for a lot of other.

 

And dont say read it. please.

 

Are there any links to tips on setting up index.php other than the default page

[boxtel]

Wow this osC is so good Ive set up a working shop in just a couple of days.  Problem is the only page im having dificulty with is index.php  Ive managed to get some changes but have totally muffed it several times.

 

Given how easy it is to set up product pages etc there really needs to be a better and easier way to set up index.php. 

 

Why is it that you dont have to write script for anything except the homepage.  If the home page could be set up as easily as the rest it would be no barrier to those that have difficulty with script.

 

PS im a very competent LAN administrator and find it difficult and teadious so it must be hard for a lot of other. 

 

And dont say read it. please.

 

Are there any links to tips on setting up index.php other than the default page

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haven't seen any documentation. Index is a little hard because it is setup in 3 sections:

 

1) display categories if there are subcategories

 

started with if ($category_depth == 'nested') {

 

2) display products with the module product_listing if no subcategories

 

started with } elseif ($category_depth == 'products' || isset($HTTP_GET_VARS['manufacturers_id'])) {

 

3) display the main page

 

started with } else { // default page

[RikR]

Take a look here:

 

short installation guide

 

A very short, basic guide to begin customizing oscommerce.

 

http://www.oscommerce.com/community/contributions,2565