uslackeru Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 I am looking for a few good tips on how to do my own template. I don't want to download a template and completely rewrite all my changes. So I need to start from the beginning and do my own. Is there a list some where of all the files that need to changed when creating a template? If not anyone out there willing to give advice to a semi-newbie on where to get started and what all needs to be changed on osCommerce to create a custom template? Thanks! :thumbsup:
ErollorD Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 I know you said that you don't want to download a template and rewrite it, but I suggest you do this. You will be able to check which files you need to edit and how to do this...
uslackeru Posted February 23, 2007 Author Posted February 23, 2007 I know you said that you don't want to download a template and rewrite it, but I suggest you do this. You will be able to check which files you need to edit and how to do this... I actually already tried this and the template was simply a complete revision of osCommerce. No way to tell what files were changed or why. Reason I made the post in the first place. If you know of a template that clearly shows what files were edited and/or changed please let me know.
redbone Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Have you looked at the Simple Template Contribution (STS)? http://www.oscommerce.com/community/contri...ry,8/search,sts
uslackeru Posted May 12, 2007 Author Posted May 12, 2007 Have you looked at the Simple Template Contribution (STS)?http://www.oscommerce.com/community/contri...ry,8/search,sts I have heard [well actually read] that if I intend to add contirbutions I should not use STS as it conflicts with other contributions. I would really like to just find a list of the php files that need to be addressed when creating a new look for the store from the ground up. Either that or link me to a good resource for free templates as I cannot afford to buy one just yet. Maybe once the site is actually running and making money I can buy one but not at this point.
♥FWR Media Posted May 12, 2007 Posted May 12, 2007 List of files? Virtually every file in /catalog/ dependant on how much you want to change. Basic changes can be made through alteration of catalog/stylesheet.css Ultimate SEO Urls 5 PRO - Multi Language Modern, Powerful SEO Urls KissMT Dynamic SEO Meta & Canonical Header Tags KissER Error Handling and Debugging KissIT Image Thumbnailer Security Pro - Querystring protection against hackers ( a KISS contribution ) If you found my post useful please click the "Like This" button to the right. Please only PM me for paid work.
uslackeru Posted May 28, 2007 Author Posted May 28, 2007 No wonder there aren't any tutorials on how to do this any where on the net. It is a HUGE pain in the arse. I really wish OS could be redesigned to utilize a template system like wordpress, joomla, and other php based programs from content management. They make it easy for the user to make the application look like the site, but no osCommerce. Shame. :(
Guest Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 No wonder there aren't any tutorials on how to do this any where on the net. It is a HUGE pain in the arse. What you mean there aren't? What's all this? http://www.oscommerce.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=139426 http://www.oscommerce.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=178740 http://www.oscommerce.com/community/contributions/category,8 (Entire list of contribution themes for osc) I really wish OS could be redesigned to utilize a template system like wordpress, joomla, and other php based programs from content management. They make it easy for the user to make the application look like the site, but no osCommerce. Shame. :( And I really wish it remains as it is now.
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