Easiest way to edit index page text

jdubbya · October 3, 2008

Im trying to edit out the text on the main index page, all the "this is a test, no products will be shipped" stuff. Im editing the index.php file in the admin panel, and it works fine if I add just a few words in place of the first paragraph, but If I type in the whole paragraph that I want it to display on my main page, I get some line 13 error, or something like that and have to restore the index.php file.

Is there an easier way to edit text without having to play with html code?

♥geoffreywalton · October 3, 2008

No

If you posted the "line 13 error, or something like that" you might get some more help.

(Anyway search for escape characters in this forum, I suspect you are trying to use " or ' in your new text.)

germ · October 3, 2008

define('TEXT_MAIN', 'Editing <b>TEXT_MAIN</B> really isn\'t that hard.<br>
Just be sure to put a \ (slash) in front of all the \' (single tick marks).<br>
If you don\'t to that, PHP can\'t figure out what it\'s doing so it won\'t display the page.<br>
<br>
If you continue to have problems, post the text.<br>
I\'m sure someone will help.<br>
<br>
I hope this demo hasn\'t been been in vain');

jdubbya · October 4, 2008

No, that helps.

I wasnt adding the

at the end of the lines. That might be my problem.

germ · October 4, 2008

Leaving out the won't cause an error.

Like I said, if you post what it is you're trying to insert, someone will be able to see the problem.

And a complete error message would be nice as well.

;)

jdubbya · October 4, 2008

Leaving out the won't cause an error.

Like I said, if you post what it is you're trying to insert, someone will be able to see the problem.

And a complete error message would be nice as well.

;)

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_STRING in /home/.pinnacle/jdubbya/samuraiscoot.com/catalog/includes/languages/english/index.php on line 14

It seems like I can edit one line just fine, or maybe 2, but when I type out the paragraph I want, I get that error.

Also Is there an easy way to get rid of this:

"Error Messages

If there are any error or warning messages shown above, please correct them first before proceeding.

Error messages are displayed at the very top of the page with a complete background color.

Several checks are performed to ensure a healthy setup of your online store - these checks can be disabled by editing the appropriate parameters at the bottom of the includes/application_top.php file.

Editing Page Texts

The text shown here can be modified in the following file, on each language basis:

[path to catalog]/includes/languages/english/index.php

That file can be edited manually, or via the Administration Tool with the Languages->English->Define or Tools->File Manager modules.

The text is set in the following manner:

define('TEXT_MAIN', 'This is a default setup of the osCommerce project...');

The text highlighted in green may be modified - it is important to keep the define() of the TEXT_MAIN keyword. To remove the text for TEXT_MAIN completely, the following example is used where only two single quote characters exist:"

germ · October 4, 2008

Like I said, if you post what it is you're trying to insert, someone will be able to see the problem.

jdubbya · October 5, 2008

osCommerce, Open Source E-Commerce Solutions

http://www.oscommerce.com

Released under the GNU General Public License

*/

define('TEXT_MAIN', 'Welcome to Samuraiscoot.com

Your new source for performance scooter parts that you can't get anywhere else!

We get the latest and best products straight from our place in Taiwan, things you can't get in the states. We specialize in parts for the new Zuma 125, custom exhausts, shocks lights, body panels, click the scooter to the left to see what's available. Don't see what you are looking for? Shoot me an email on the requests page, I will do my best to see if it is something I can order. <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="2"><tr><td class="main" valign="top">' . tep_image(DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'default/1.gif') . '</td><td class="main" valign="top">Error Messages If there are any error or warning messages shown above, please correct them first before proceeding. Error messages are displayed at the very top of the page with a complete background color. Several checks are performed to ensure a healthy setup of your online store - these checks can be disabled by editing the appropriate parameters at the bottom of the includes/application_top.php file.</td></tr><td class="main" valign="top">' .

Im just trying to edit the first paragraph for now until I figure out how to delete the rest of the default junk.

germ · October 5, 2008

define('TEXT_MAIN', 'Welcome to Samuraiscoot.com
Your new source for performance scooter parts that you can\'t get anywhere else! 
We get the latest and best products straight from our place in Taiwan, things you can\'t get in the states. We specialize in parts for the new Zuma 125, custom exhausts, shocks lights, body panels, click the scooter to the left to see what\'s available. Don\'t see what you are looking for? Shoot me an email on the requests page, I will do my best to see if it is something I can order.<br><br><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="2"><tr><td class="main" valign="top">' . tep_image(DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'default/1.gif') . '</td><td class="main" valign="top"><b>Error Messages</b><br><br>If there are any error or warning messages shown above, please correct them first before proceeding.<br><br>Error messages are displayed at the very top of the page with a complete <span class="messageStackError">background</span> color.<br><br>Several checks are performed to ensure a healthy setup of your online store - these checks can be disabled by editing the appropriate parameters at the bottom of the includes/application_top.php file.</td></tr><td class="main" valign="top">' .

Didn't you read the bit about \'?

:unsure:

October 5, 2008

Things like

can't

need to be like

can\'t

So, as you can see, the apostrophe is escaped.

jdubbya · October 5, 2008

Things like
can't

need to be like

can\'t

So, as you can see, the apostrophe is escaped.

Son of a >>>>

Lol

Owned by puctuation.

jdubbya · October 5, 2008

Ok, one last thing, can somebody help me edit out all that default jargon about errors and all that jazz? Here is how my index looks now.

<?php

/*

$Id: index.php 1739 2007-12-20 00:52:16Z hpdl $

osCommerce, Open Source E-Commerce Solutions

http://www.oscommerce.com

Released under the GNU General Public License

*/

define('TEXT_MAIN', 'WELCOME TO SAMURAISCOOT.COM

Your new source for performance scooter parts that you cant get anywhere else! We get the latest and best products straight from our place in Taiwan, things you cant get in the states.

We specialize in parts for the new Zuma 125, custom exhausts, shocks lights, body panels, click the scooter to the left to see whats available.

Dont see what you are looking for? Shoot me an email on the requests page, I will do my best to see if it is something I can order. <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="2"><tr><td class="main" valign="top">' . tep_image(DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'default/1.gif') . '</td><td class="main" valign="top">Error Messages If there are any error or warning messages shown above, please correct them first before proceeding. Error messages are displayed at the very top of the page with a complete background color. Several checks are performed to ensure a healthy setup of your online store - these checks can be disabled by editing the appropriate parameters at the bottom of the includes/application_top.php file.</td></tr><td class="main" valign="top">' . tep_image(DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'default/2.gif') . '</td><td class="main" valign="top">Editing Page Texts The text shown here can be modified in the following file, on each language basis: [path to catalog]/includes/languages/' . $language . '/' . FILENAME_DEFAULT . ' That file can be edited manually, or via the Administration Tool with the Languages->' . ucfirst($language) . '->Define or Tools->File Manager modules. The text is set in the following manner: define(\'TEXT_MAIN\', \'This is a default setup of the osCommerce project...\'); The text highlighted in green may be modified - it is important to keep the define() of the TEXT_MAIN keyword. To remove the text for TEXT_MAIN completely, the following example is used where only two single quote characters exist: define(\'TEXT_MAIN\', \'\'); More information concerning the PHP define() function can be read <a href="http://www.php.net/define" target="_blank">here</a>.</td></tr><tr><td class="main" valign="top">' . tep_image(DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'default/3.gif') . '</td><td class="main" valign="top">Online Documentation Online documentation can be read at the <a href="http://www.oscommerce.info" target="_blank">osCommerce Knowledge Base</a> site. Support is available at the <a href="http://www.oscommerce.com/support" target="_blank">osCommerce Support Site</a>.</td></tr></table> If you wish to download the solution powering this shop, or if you wish to contribute to the osCommerce project, please visit the <a href="http://www.oscommerce.com" target="_blank">support site of osCommerce</a>. This shop is running on ' . PROJECT_VERSION . '.');

define('TABLE_HEADING_NEW_PRODUCTS', 'New Products For %s');

define('TABLE_HEADING_UPCOMING_PRODUCTS', 'Upcoming Products');

define('TABLE_HEADING_DATE_EXPECTED', 'Date Expected');

if ( ($category_depth == 'products') || (isset($HTTP_GET_VARS['manufacturers_id'])) ) {

define('HEADING_TITLE', 'Let\'s See What We Have Here');

define('TABLE_HEADING_IMAGE', '');

define('TABLE_HEADING_MODEL', 'Model');

define('TABLE_HEADING_PRODUCTS', 'Product Name');

define('TABLE_HEADING_MANUFACTURER', 'Manufacturer');

define('TABLE_HEADING_QUANTITY', 'Quantity');

define('TABLE_HEADING_PRICE', 'Price');

define('TABLE_HEADING_WEIGHT', 'Weight');

define('TABLE_HEADING_BUY_NOW', 'Buy Now');

define('TEXT_NO_PRODUCTS', 'There are no products to list in this category.');

define('TEXT_NO_PRODUCTS2', 'There is no product available from this manufacturer.');

define('TEXT_NUMBER_OF_PRODUCTS', 'Number of Products: ');

define('TEXT_SHOW', 'Show:');

define('TEXT_BUY', 'Buy 1 \'');

define('TEXT_NOW', '\' now');

define('TEXT_ALL_CATEGORIES', 'All Categories');

define('TEXT_ALL_MANUFACTURERS', 'All Manufacturers');

} elseif ($category_depth == 'top') {

define('HEADING_TITLE', 'What\'s New Here?');

} elseif ($category_depth == 'nested') {

define('HEADING_TITLE', 'Categories');

}

?>

germ · October 5, 2008

define('TEXT_MAIN', '<b>WELCOME TO SAMURAISCOOT.COM</b><br>
Your new source for performance scooter parts that you can\'t get anywhere else! We get the latest and best products straight from our place in Taiwan, things you can\'t get in the states.<br>
<br>
We specialize in parts for the new Zuma 125, custom exhausts, shocks lights, body panels, click the scooter to the left to see what\'s available.<br>
<br>
Don\'t see what you are looking for? Shoot me an email on the requests page, I will do my best to see if it is something I can order.');

jdubbya · October 5, 2008

define('TEXT_MAIN', '<b>WELCOME TO SAMURAISCOOT.COM</b><br>
Your new source for performance scooter parts that you can\'t get anywhere else! We get the latest and best products straight from our place in Taiwan, things you can\'t get in the states.<br>
<br>
We specialize in parts for the new Zuma 125, custom exhausts, shocks lights, body panels, click the scooter to the left to see what\'s available.<br>
<br>
Don\'t see what you are looking for? Shoot me an email on the requests page, I will do my best to see if it is something I can order.');

Would I delete everything up to this line:

define('TABLE_HEADING_NEW_PRODUCTS', 'New Products For %s');

?

♥geoffreywalton · October 5, 2008

Try it.

If it works the answer is yes.

If it doesnt restore and the answer is no.

Then would be a good time to post again.

jdubbya · October 5, 2008

You would think that changing page text would be just a little more user friendly than this. I hope this isnt an omen of things to come with OScommerce.

Edit: alright, my guess about where to delete to was correct, I just didnt have this code at the end of my text ');

germ · October 5, 2008

Sorry, but I didn't see the need to post things you weren't supposed to change.

Since much of osC is PHP the more you understand it the easier things will be.

Maybe that's not very reassuring, but it is true.

:blush:

jdubbya · October 5, 2008

Sorry, but I didn't see the need to post things you weren't supposed to change.

Since much of osC is PHP the more you understand it the easier things will be.

Maybe that's not very reassuring, but it is true.

:blush:

Sorry, I was starting to get sort of pissy with the program, I think I'm starting to pick it up though. Im not too good with raw html. :blush:

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