Integrating "PHP Directory Source" into osc

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I am working on integrating an open source package called PHP Directory Source into my new osc shop. The original package and an online demo can be found here:

 

http://www.phpdirectorysource.com/

 

 

The app (running by itself) can be viewed on my webserver here:

 

http://www.myriad-designs.com/oscommerce/testpds/

 

 

 

This directory package is perfect for the project I'm working on (I've tried countless others... this is the ONLY one with all the features I need), but it needs to be integrated into the osc environment. Basically, I would like to run PHPDS, maintaining its full functionality, within the header, footer & infoboxes of oscommerce. I would like to know if anyone has attempted this before, knows of a solution, or could provide a little help in pointing me in the right direction.

 

 

My simple (failed) attempt at integrating it into osc may be viewed here:

 

http://www.myriad-designs.com/oscommerce/directory.php

 

 

In the previous example, all I really did, was duplicated an existing osc page (shipping.php), removed the references to shipping information, and added "<?php include('http://www.myriad-designs.com/oscommerce/testpds/index.php'); ?>" ---which is the main page of PHPDS.

The main problem I am having is this: When you click a link in the PHPDS portion, it will bring up the new page, but without the osc portions around it. I know, this is where my limited knowledge of php becomes blatantly obvious... Does anyone know of a relatively simple solution to effectively "contain" another web app within osc? Perhaps there is an instance where someone did the same with another application, like a bulletin board or gallery? It seems possible- Perhaps the experts could help me with this one? :)

 

 

Thanks so much!