Unable to install STS v4, please help

[PJ2006]

Hi,

 

I really want to use this, but I just don't seem to be able to install it.

 

I have removed my existing OScommerce shop and done a clean install.

 

Using FTP, I then uploaded the files from the Modified_files/catalog and new_files/catalog.

 

I did the modified files first.

 

Should I just select the catalog folder and upload file and folders - my ftp client only allows me to upload one at a time - which should I do first the files or the folders?

 

I have tried both ways but with no luck.

 

I've read through loads of posts and saw other people have had similar and read replies about not uploading to admin, but the modified_files/catalog has an Admin folder - so am I going wrong by uploading all of the files if I should not be uploading Admin - why is it there?

 

Sorry to ask such stupid questions but I really want to get going with this, I think it will be the solution I am looking for. Perhaps if I get it sorted I should post an installation for dummies instruction file!

 

Would really appreciate some instructions.

 

Oh I also saw a reply where it said do the chmod thing to 777, I'm not sure which files I should do this on (though having said this can't find where to make these changes, using ws_ftp)

 

Thanks and sorry for being such a dunce, I'm new to e-commerce.

 

Lottie :blush:

[bkellum]

Hi,

 

I really want to use this, but I just don't seem to be able to install it.

 

I have removed my existing OScommerce shop and done a clean install.

 

Using FTP, I then uploaded the files from the Modified_files/catalog and new_files/catalog.

 

I did the modified files first.

 

Should I just select the catalog folder and upload file and folders - my ftp client only allows me to upload one at a time - which should I do first the files or the folders?

 

I have tried both ways but with no luck.

 

I've read through loads of posts and saw other people have had similar and read replies about not uploading to admin, but the modified_files/catalog has an Admin folder - so am I going wrong by uploading all of the files if I should not be uploading Admin - why is it there?

 

Sorry to ask such stupid questions but I really want to get going with this, I think it will be the solution I am looking for. Perhaps if I get it sorted I should post an installation for dummies instruction file!

 

Would really appreciate some instructions.

 

Oh I also saw a reply where it said do the chmod thing to 777, I'm not sure which files I should do this on (though having said this can't find where to make these changes, using ws_ftp)

 

Thanks and sorry for being such a dunce, I'm new to e-commerce.

 

Lottie :blush:

Lottie, I sent you a personal message with some suggestions. Also, you may find more help in the STS4 forum: http://www.oscommerce.com/forums/index.php?sho...381&st=1420

[PJ2006]

Lottie, I sent you a personal message with some suggestions. Also, you may find more help in the STS4 forum: http://www.oscommerce.com/forums/index.php?sho...381&st=1420

 

Hi Bill,

 

I did as you suggested.

 

I installed a new FTP client.

 

I selected the catalog directory in Modified_files and copied it over the catalog directory on my hosting site

then I selected the catalog directory in new_files and copied it over the catalog directory in my hosting site.

 

I then reconnected to my store - no error messages, but as I understand it under Modules there should be an extra link called sts - or am I wrong about that?

 

Thanks

 

Lottie :rolleyes:

[PJ2006]

Some more information.

 

I'm working through the installation doc.

 

There is a section about making manual changes - I had assumed that this was ony if you had a modified store, which I don't. Thought maybe not doing this was the problem.

 

I opened my admin/modules.php - but canot find switch($set){

 

Does this mean I have not some how copied the files over properly?

 

Thanks

 

Lottie :'(

[PJ2006]

I got it to work, thanks to Bill for his help!

 

I'm still not entirely sure if I'm meant to do the manual changes, but I'm guessing these are ony if it's not a fresh install - perhaps someone can confirm?

 

Thanks

 

Lottie :D

[bkellum]

I got it to work, thanks to Bill for his help!

 

I'm still not entirely sure if I'm meant to do the manual changes, but I'm guessing these are ony if it's not a fresh install - perhaps someone can confirm?

 

Thanks

 

Lottie :D

No, you do not need to do the manual changes if you just would prefer to copy the files included in the contribution. The manual changes are provided for those who have a modified osCommerce and prefer to edit the code on their own.

 

Are you still not seeing the STS option under Modules in your store's Admin section? By the way, which version of STS are you installing? STSv4.3.3 is the most recent.

[Guest]

Looks like ive messed up again guys :rolleyes: have installed everything site works fine untill i switch on STS in admin then i just get a blank home page is this right?

[PJ2006]

No, you do not need to do the manual changes if you just would prefer to copy the files included in the contribution. The manual changes are provided for those who have a modified osCommerce and prefer to edit the code on their own.

 

Are you still not seeing the STS option under Modules in your store's Admin section? By the way, which version of STS are you installing? STSv4.3.3 is the most recent.

 

 

Hi,

 

Thanks for the confirmation. I finally got it working :D

 

I'm using STSv4.3.3.

 

I'm currently ploughing through the User Manual and experimenting to see what I can do - and searching old threads so I don't drive everyone mad with 100 questions!!!!

 

STS looks fantastic, I think the only problems I will have are down to my lack of knowledge!!

 

Thanks for all your help.

 

Regards

 

Lottie

[bkellum]

Looks like ive messed up again guys :rolleyes: have installed everything site works fine untill i switch on STS in admin then i just get a blank home page is this right?

No, it is not. Prior to STSv4.3.3, this was caused by having Gzip compression turned on in the Admin. Go ahead and turn off Gzip compression to rule that out. If it helps, then that means you are still missing some files from the contribution because STSv4.3.3 has the Gzip fix included.

 

Also, make sure you have Search Friendly URLs turned off in Admin as well. This part of osCommerce is still in development and is not very stable.

[steve0]

Hi Bill,

 

I did as you suggested.

 

I installed a new FTP client.

 

I selected the catalog directory in Modified_files and copied it over the catalog directory on my hosting site

then I selected the catalog directory in new_files and copied it over the catalog directory in my hosting site.

 

I then reconnected to my store - no error messages, but as I understand it under Modules there should be an extra link called sts - or am I wrong about that?

 

Thanks

 

Lottie :rolleyes:

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hi iam also having the same problem with sts, i carnt see it in the moduals section in my shop admin,, what ismaking this happen

 

thanks

steve

[bkellum]

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hi iam also having the same problem with sts, i carnt see it in the moduals section in my shop admin,, what ismaking this happen

 

thanks

steve

Hey guys, just wanted to inform everyone where the "official" STS4 forum is located. This thread is getting too long to be outside of the STS4 forum. :-

 

 

 

http://www.oscommerce.com/forums/index.php?sho...p;#entry1017808