Trying to link a page INTO OSC

Rousie · November 11, 2007

I am simply trying to incorporate a link in the Information Box, which will then display the link actually IN the OsC page (Like between the left, right, and top columns)

Is this possible?

I've got the link sorted, but when clicked, it takes me out of my store and to the selected link....

I would like the page to display, but stay in OSC...

Any help would be appreciated,

Dean

Rousie · November 11, 2007

Oh, i'm trying to link my forum main page into OSC, and keep it in OSC, so it looks better :)

germ · November 11, 2007

Care to post a link so someone can see what you're talking about?

:unsure:

What you ask doesn't seem too difficult a task on the surface...

Rousie · November 11, 2007

The Store: Here

The Forum: Here

I'd like to click the Forum Links (Which are located at the top and in the info box) and then have the forum display in the middle of the OSC store, keeping the categories, info boxes in tact.

Dean

germ · November 11, 2007

If I understand what you want, we'd have to use an iframe. That's as close as I can come, I think.

Please post the PHP code for your infobox (between "CODE" tags, please) and I'll see what I can cook up. I'm not real sure what you'll end up with. It might not be what you want.

I've not coded an iframe before but there's a first time for everything...

:lol:

Unless someone else who reads this has a better idea...

:unsure:

Rousie · November 11, 2007

Not sure what you are asking for mate? Information.php (in the boxes folder)?

germ · November 11, 2007

Yes, please.

Between "CODE" tags if you can as it preserves formatting.

Rousie · November 11, 2007

<?php
/*
 $Id: information.php,v 1.6 2003/02/10 22:31:00 hpdl Exp $

 osCommerce, Open Source E-Commerce Solutions
 http://www.oscommerce.com

 Copyright (c) 2003 osCommerce

 Released under the GNU General Public License
*/
?>
<!-- information //-->
	  <tr>
		<td>
<?php
 $info_box_contents = array();
 $info_box_contents[] = array('text' => BOX_HEADING_INFORMATION);

 new infoBoxHeading($info_box_contents, false, false);

 $info_box_contents = array();
 $info_box_contents[] = array('text' => '<a href="' . tep_href_link(FILENAME_SHIPPING) . '">' . BOX_INFORMATION_SHIPPING . '</a><br>' .
									 '<a href="' . tep_href_link(FILENAME_PRIVACY) . '">' . BOX_INFORMATION_PRIVACY . '</a><br>' .
									 '<a href="' . tep_href_link(FILENAME_CONDITIONS) . '">' . BOX_INFORMATION_CONDITIONS . '</a><br>' .
			 		 '<a href=" http://forums.crnproducts.co.uk">Forums</a><BR>' .
									 '<a href="' . tep_href_link(FILENAME_CONTACT_US) . '">' . BOX_INFORMATION_CONTACT . '</a>');


 new infoBox($info_box_contents);
?>
		</td>
	  </tr>
<!-- information_eof //-->

germ · November 11, 2007

OK.

Before you begin, make a backup copy of the infobox.php file as it is now so you can get back the original content quickly if need be.

In your /catalog folder of your store, create a file called forums.html

In this /catalog/forums.html file, place this code:

<html>
<body>

<iframe src ="http://forums.crnproducts.co.uk" marginheight="150" marginwidth="150"></iframe>

</body>
</html>

In your infobox.php code, this line:

				'<a href=" http://forums.crnproducts.co.uk">Forums</a><BR>' .

Change to:

				'<a href=" http://www.crnproducts.co.uk/catalog/forums.html">Forums</a><BR>' .

And cross your fingers.....

:blink:

germ · November 11, 2007

On second thought...

That won't work.

<_<

I'll have to think about this a while.

Rousie · November 11, 2007

Was getting all excited then :)

Seen it done here: Kingston 's Mem Configurator in an OsC Install....

germ · November 11, 2007

Getting the iframe in there looks easy.

It's the turning it off and on that I can't quite see a way to do.

:huh:

germ · November 12, 2007

What do you think about taking the forums link out altogether, and having a window to it on all the time?

:unsure:

Rousie · November 12, 2007

Any examples?

Gauravs · November 12, 2007

Yes it is possible, but considering your forum has google ads etc, on left, and its own header / footer, you are asking for too many changes in code (and those would be in Forum side, not OSC).

I know we can get forums index page loaded within OSC, but you would be dealing with 2 headers, links, ads .. all in all its going to be bit chaotic.

Cheers

GS

germ · November 12, 2007

No examples that I'm aware of.

Another approach is to change the link you have so it opens in a new window instead of over writing your store window.

That code would be:

				'<a href="http://forums.crnproducts.co.uk" target = "_blank">Forums</a><BR>' .

Of course, most people would <right-click> on the link and choose a new tab or new window depending on what browser they use anyway.

Rousie · November 12, 2007

I can change and remove the ads, no problem!

All i want is the forum address to open up within OsC :D

Gauravs · November 12, 2007

All i want is the forum address to open up within OsC :D

You didn't get my point. Forum has it own code with header (image on top / logo and other stuff) and the footer. So we would end up fitting a large box in a small area, and it would either get chopped, or show up with scroll bars. That I am afraid is going to spoil the looks of your site when forums link is clicked.

If you insist that it is what you want, give me some time to test on my sandbox and I shall give you the code for it.

Cheers

GS

Rousie · November 12, 2007

Ah right, thank you for explaining, wasn't quite sure what you meant.

Anyway, don't mind scrolling, and i'll alter the forums to fit in with the store if i have to...

Thank you for your time and efforts - i anticipate your reply :D

Dean

Gauravs · November 12, 2007

i anticipate your reply :D
Dean

Hi Dean,

You would get it by tomorrow around same time :) Just logged in to see new posts that could be handled, and time to signoff, rather late in India now :)

Cheers

GS

germ · November 12, 2007

Insert this line at the bottom of your /cataloig/index.php file, just above the </body> tag:

<iframe src ="http://forums.crnproducts.co.uk" width="100%" height="100%"</iframe>

Without creating and using a session variable, I'm not too sure how you can turn it on/off at will.

Maybe Gaurav has a better way?

:unsure:

Rousie · November 12, 2007

That seems to extend the page :(

Tried implementing the iframe into something like "Shipping & Returns" page.... Works well, but then makes 2 scroll bars, which ideally wanted 1 for the whole page :)

Thank you for your help so far!

Dean

germ · November 12, 2007

If you want to experiment with the iframe attributes, look here:

HTML <iframe> tag

germ · November 12, 2007

That seems to extend the page

Well, you're displaying TWO web pages.

It's either gotta' go longer vertically, or cover up something already there.

You can't get something for nothing...

:lol:

Gauravs · November 13, 2007

Gosh .. i forgot about this completely until i logged in a few mins back.

Here is what you were looking for

I hope I understood your issue correctly and if this gives you the desired output, PM your email id and I shall send you the instructions to achieve it.

In case this is not what you wanted ... :( I raise a white flag @ Surrender @ peace...

Cheers

GS

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