david05 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Hello All, This is my first post so please take it easy. :'( I have installed osCommerce, and am experimenting with configuiring it to my own specifications. I have seen posts on how to change content (i.e. page titles, the default osCommerce logo, home page text etc.). Most of the replies suggest going to certain files and altering the code direct. This is fine but, then my question is, what is the point of the Admin control panel. For most small changes it is very convenient to use this. As a test I have tried to alter the title on the home page from the default 'osCommerce' to my own sites name. This is showing up in the control panel as having being changed but the home page is still the same (i.e. the server page is not updated). The permissions on this file are correct (owner can write), so can someone tell me if I can use the Admin control panel to alter site content or is it better to get my hands dirty and forget this and alter php code direct. And how can you use Admin to get your server pages updated? I look forward to your comments. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy James Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 To change the page name so it shows up correctly in your browser you need to edit catalog/includes/languages/english.php Altering oscommerce is done through editing the pages directly. The admin area is for running the store. =) You can add contributions like heading tags controller and I think several others that not only help with search engines but you can edit the information from your admin panel. Hope that helps. Wendy James Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david05 Posted June 11, 2005 Author Share Posted June 11, 2005 Just to clarify then, is there any info that you shouldn't change through code, but rather use the admin control panel (e.g. image widths/heights etc,) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥Vger Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Use 'admin' for all inbuilt functions, like changing small and large image widths/heights, changing e-mail address, store owner etc, just do not use the File Manager to edit the content of files directly. So, to change the name of your store from the includes/languages/english.php file - don't use the File Manager to edit. Look at the "Psst?? Got a parse error??" link below my name to see how to correctly edit file content. Vger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bglkk Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Most of the replies suggest going to certain files and altering the code direct. This is fine but, then my question is, what is the point of the Admin control panel. For most small changes it is very convenient to use this. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> David: A lot of the admin functions let you edit config. values and store content stored in the database. For that stuff, if you have phpmyadmin and know which tables/columns to go to--you don't really need the admin. "Buy the ticket, take the ride..." -HST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david05 Posted June 12, 2005 Author Share Posted June 12, 2005 David: A lot of the admin functions let you edit config. values and store content stored in the database. For that stuff, if you have phpmyadmin and know which tables/columns to go to--you don't really need the admin. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is there any detailed information on the database design (i.e. with explanations for all fields etc.) that comes with oscommerce. I know there is a pdf file of the database layout, but I was hoping for some detailed text info not just a layout map. I have added a couple of new categories, and sub categories and they display on the site ok. But in the categories_description table in phpMyAdmin there seems to be no record of the new category names. Am I looking in the wrong place, does any new category/sub category get added to the database? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bglkk Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Is there any detailed information on the database design (i.e. with explanations for all fields etc.) that comes with oscommerce. I know there is a pdf file of the database layout, but I was hoping for some detailed text info not just a layout map. I have added a couple of new categories, and sub categories and they display on the site ok. But in the categories_description table in phpMyAdmin there seems to be no record of the new category names. Am I looking in the wrong place, does any new category/sub category get added to the database? Thanks in advance. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've never looked for detailed database info, sorry--I just poke around. :o Did you look in the categories_name field in categories_description? Cheers. "Buy the ticket, take the ride..." -HST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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