Guest Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Ive just recently installed the oscommerce shopping cart on to my server and ive had a look around the admin but it seems to be only letting you change things within the current set up. Whats the best way for me to completly change the look of the cart so that it fits into the design i have ? I use dreamweaver for all my site but im just wondering what pages do i have to start changing? im a bit confused as im really new to shopping carts cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtechosting Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I think you should look in the contirib section of this site, it has templates etc you may find one to your liking. All the colour of the site is controlled by the stylsheet.css if you want to do your own im guessing thats the place to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Modifying this cart is a lot harder than i expected it to be... infact im really struggling with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinces Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 It's no big deal, you just need to learn some PHP and start using BTS, which is way more powerful than STS. David Amherst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplyeasier Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Ive just recently installed the oscommerce shopping cart on to my server and ive had a look around the admin but it seems to be only letting you change things within the current set up. Whats the best way for me to completly change the look of the cart so that it fits into the design i have ? I use dreamweaver for all my site but im just wondering what pages do i have to start changing? im a bit confused as im really new to shopping carts cheers <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My two pennies worth There is well documented debate on these fora about the use of or no use of templates to customise your layout I would take time out ans search for the threads - in fact there is even someone with a blog on this subject. In the end I think it's best to do your own thing from stock osc and not use templates - but then there is a contrary view.... Sure it is hard when you begin - but a little hard work and you will get there Charles A kite flies highest AGAINST the wind ! "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, a lover in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming ~ WOO HOO!! What a ride!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemonj Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 A third option is to wait for MS3, which I believe will have a template system unless that has gotten pushed to MS4. "Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocre minds. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence." - A. Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 A third option is to wait for MS3, which I believe will have a template system unless that has gotten pushed to MS4. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Waiting for MS3 is always an option...but when is the release date so they can base their decision on some estimates? Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCwho Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Waiting for MS3 is always an option...but when is the release date so they can base their decision on some estimates? This is the #1 Question... When MS3 comes out, will there be a guide/instructions on upgrading existing MS2 to MS3, or will we have to start from default MS3 and put everything back? Drop_Shadow How Did You Hear About Us Email HTML Order Link ---- GMT -5:00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 You will have to start from default MS3 and install your contributions as they become ported to work with MS3. I anticipate that directly after MS3 release there will be a significant void in the number of contributions available. This will most likely persist for a few months and then slowly start to get some existing contributions ported over to work with MS3 and maybe a few new ones. The fact remains that once MS3 comes out you'll have to stick with default code for at least a few months. Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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