Adding Text To Index.php

[soccermeister]

I'm trying to figure out how to add some text below my 'random products' box on my index page. On my main page, I have the Welcome greeting on top, followed by some additional text, followed by a 'random products' add-on. Below my random products, I would like to add some additional text. I have edited /index.php to include the additional cell (items in bold below. I have also added "define('FILENAME_DESCRIPTION', 'description.php')" in filenames.php;

:

 

<tr>

<td class="main"><?php echo tep_customer_greeting(); ?></td>

</tr>

<tr>

<td><?php echo tep_draw_separator('pixel_trans.gif', '100%', '10'); ?></td>

</tr>

<tr>

<td class="main"><?php echo TEXT_MAIN; ?></td>

</tr>

<tr>

<td><?php echo tep_draw_separator('pixel_trans.gif', '100%', '10'); ?></td>

</tr>

<tr>

<td><?php include(DIR_WS_MODULES . FILENAME_FEATURED); ?></td>

</tr>

<tr>

<td><?php echo tep_draw_separator('pixel_trans.gif', '100%', '10'); ?></td>

</tr>

<tr>

<td><?php include(DIR_WS_MODULES . FILENAME_RANDOM_PRO); ?></td>

</tr>

<tr>

<td><?php echo tep_draw_separator('pixel_trans.gif', '100%', '10'); ?></td>

</tr>

<tr>

<td><?php include(DIR_WS_INCLUDES . FILENAME_DESCRIPTION); ?></td>

</tr>

 

Lastly, I created description.php as such:

 

<?php

/*

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

 

osCommerce, Open Source E-Commerce Solutions

http://www.oscommerce.com

 

Copyright © 2007 osCommerce

 

Released under the GNU General Public License

*/

 

define('TEXT_INFORMATION', '<p><strong>Thank you for visiting Fragrance And Handbag Boutique. All products are guaranteed to be 100% authentic. We do not carry look-alikes or smell-alikes. We offer the best prices on fragrances, perfumes, colognes and handbags for both men and women. We carry perfumes and colognes from Calvin Klein, Davidoff, Dolce & Gabbana, Guess, Burberry, Paul Sebastian, Armani, Disney, Ralph Lauren, Yves St. Laurent, Prada, Nina Ricci, Juicy Couture, Lancome, Hugo Boss for men and women and many more. We also carry fine handbags include purses, handbags, wallets and laptop bags.<br></strong></p>');

?>

 

When I go to the the homepage (www.fragranceandhandbagboutique.com), nothing displays under the random products in the center of the screen. I originally forgot to add the filename to filenames.php which gave me a 'stream error'. Once I added the filename to filenames.php, the 'stream error' went away but no text displays as intended. I believe the problems lies in my description.php file. Can someone comment on what I'm missing?

 

Thank you.

[Guest]

Claus,

 

I believe it should be like this:

 

<tr>

<td class="main"><?php echo TEXT_DESCRIPTION; ?></td>

</tr>

 

 

as you are not calling a file to perform another task, you simply want to display text.

 

 

you also need to change this:

 

 

 

define('TEXT_DESCRIPTION', '<p><strong>Thank you for visiting Fragrance And Handbag Boutique. All products are guaranteed to be 100% authentic. We do not carry look-alikes or smell-alikes. We offer the best prices on fragrances, perfumes, colognes and handbags for both men and women. We carry perfumes and colognes from Calvin Klein, Davidoff, Dolce & Gabbana, Guess, Burberry, Paul Sebastian, Armani, Disney, Ralph Lauren, Yves St. Laurent, Prada, Nina Ricci, Juicy Couture, Lancome, Hugo Boss for men and women and many more. We also carry fine handbags include purses, handbags, wallets and laptop bags.<br></strong></p>');

 

 

 

and all you need to do is add that to your english.php, you don't need to call a filename in filenames.php

 

 

 

 

 

Chris

[soccermeister]

Claus,

 

I believe it should be like this:

 

<tr>

<td class="main"><?php echo TEXT_DESCRIPTION; ?></td>

</tr>

 

 

as you are not calling a file to perform another task, you simply want to display text.

 

 

you also need to change this:

 

 

 

define('TEXT_DESCRIPTION', '<p><strong>Thank you for visiting Fragrance And Handbag Boutique. All products are guaranteed to be 100% authentic. We do not carry look-alikes or smell-alikes. We offer the best prices on fragrances, perfumes, colognes and handbags for both men and women. We carry perfumes and colognes from Calvin Klein, Davidoff, Dolce & Gabbana, Guess, Burberry, Paul Sebastian, Armani, Disney, Ralph Lauren, Yves St. Laurent, Prada, Nina Ricci, Juicy Couture, Lancome, Hugo Boss for men and women and many more. We also carry fine handbags include purses, handbags, wallets and laptop bags.<br></strong></p>');

 

 

 

and all you need to do is add that to your english.php, you don't need to call a filename in filenames.php

 

 

 

 

 

Chris

 

That worked like a charm. Thanks Chris!