Uploads & Modules

[erdingaqua]

I have not long taken over the running of an osCommerce online shop and note that I only have 3 modules and they are in payments. Is this normal? Another program I looked at offers 27 modules?

 

Does all changes to text or layout on front page have to be done in the programming or is there a missing module?

 

For example, if I wanted to change the front page store banner, how is this accomplished?

 

Are all front page changes done in english.php? :'(

[ashlyn]

Text changes are done via the admin panel, define languages, in tools. For index.php, edit from after the following:

define('TEXT_MAIN', '

 

*be careful that if you use words like can't, don't, it's etc, that you put a \ before the '

ie: can\'t, don\'t, it\'s. If you don't, you'll get nasty errors.

 

Image changes are done via the actual page code. I edit mine through my ftp program, then upload immediately to see changes, but you can also make changes via the file manager, in admin, tools (as long as all your pages have the correct permissions *writeable*)

 

If you can get by with only 3 payment modules, then it's enough. Unless you want to use fancy payment processors (and sometimes expensive as well) then Credit Card, Paypal and Check/Money Order are enough to get you going.

[erdingaqua]

Text changes are done via the admin panel, define languages, in tools. For index.php, edit from after the following:

define('TEXT_MAIN', '

 

*be careful that if you use words like can't, don't, it's etc, that you put a \ before the '

ie: can\'t, don\'t, it\'s. If you don't, you'll get nasty errors.

 

Image changes are done via the actual page code. I edit mine through my ftp program, then upload immediately to see changes, but you can also make changes via the file manager, in admin, tools (as long as all your pages have the correct permissions *writeable*)

 

If you can get by with only 3 payment modules, then it's enough. Unless you want to use fancy payment processors (and sometimes expensive as well) then Credit Card, Paypal and Check/Money Order are enough to get you going.

 

many thanks for taking time out to answer, at least it gives me a nod in the right direction. Regarding modules, ok on that, thanks, I was wondering if more modules were available for elsewhere, apparently not?

[erdingaqua]

many thanks for taking time out to answer, at least it gives me a nod in the right direction. Regarding modules, ok on that, thanks, I was wondering if more modules were available for elsewhere, apparently not?

 

in my ftp uploader, what is the number to define write permissions? Currently set on 644

[erdingaqua]

in my ftp uploader, what is the number to define write permissions? Currently set on 644

 

Its OK I found the number and relevant files for text changes!!! FEEL SOOOOOOO GOOD! My thanks

[ashlyn]

If you want more payment options, you could try the payment modules contributions.. you never know what you'll find ;)

 

http://www.oscommerce.com/community/contributions/category,1