Guest Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 how do i edit front page, the page with this is only a temp site and no orders will be sent or charged?
♥monte22 Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 If you read it all it tells you exactly where to edit the text. Please try searching for answers before starting a new post. Thanks
Guest Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 well it would help if i knew were to start , there is only about 5000 pages to read, but thanks for youor reply, that is no help at all, at thata is exaCTLY THE REPLY I WAS TOLD I WOULD GET BY MY WEB HOSTING COMPNAY, WELL I AM GLAD THEY GET BACK TO MY QUESTION WITHIN 30 MINS IS THEY SOMEONE OUT THETRE THAT CAN ACTUALLY TELL ME WHERE TO LOOK , AND NOT SOME WISE BUTT.
♥monte22 Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 "The text shown here can be modified in the following file, on each language basis: [path to catalog]/includes/languages/english/index.php" Like I said read. Also check out: http://wiki.oscommerce.com/helpDocuments Can give you a great tutorial. It is much easier to get a basic understanding of how it all works, than to start a new thread for every little problem you have.
Guest Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 why dont you just help me, instead on making me read, i have no experience of web building or php, could save us all alot of time , and energy, all i want to do is edit this line of text, "Welcome Guest! Would you like to log yourself in? Or would you prefer to create an account? This is a demonstration online-shop, any products purchased will not be delivered nor billed. Any information seen on these products are to be treated fictional. If you wish to download this sample shop, or to contribute to this project, please visit the support site. This shop is based on osCommerce 2.2-CVS. " i can reads this site for the next six months and still not fine the answer, well at least all threee of my hosting companies answer all my questions and are not smart a***** , they all help me launch 3 different company websites. But you were recommeded to me, guess i will telll my customer base of 500,000 nopt to come any where near this company , tippical attitude of a german based company, i know i use to work for one . same attitude , dont want to help people just want there money. well guess i will just pay 4000 dollars and some one do it for me, at least then i will have REAL SUPPORT And not some wise butt, thinking he is being smart by saying go read, how far would staples, walmart microsoft aetc etc got with that attitude? welll i am sure i will here from youu again , nad as i said this is going to be posted on 4 miillion message boards and 200 web sites that my compaNY hosts That is what is wrong with this world today noo ne wants to help anyone and no one wants to listen. well guess it time for me to make people listen and help
gogowanda Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 you know i've been to many forums, and there is one forum i love - it's my Honda Aero Rider forum. and at the beginning it states : if you have a question, just ask it, someone will help you, again and again...i don't know how many times i've answered others where to buy break pads; what's the model # on K&N filter for our bike etc etc. it takes me same effort to tell him to look for it in the pages and to reply w/ my knowledge, so why not make one of my riding buddy's life easier w/ that effort... when you stumble into something totally new w/ vast information to learn it's often overlook the obvious stuff. and forgive us non or half-ass programmers. it took me two days to get the catalog updated and one day to find out how online credit card processing works. i was never the smartest but did get an MSEE from Ga Tech!
♥monte22 Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 I don't understand you. I am trying to help you learn the system so you can answer your own questions in the future. Chances are this will not be your last change to your store. It takes a basic understanding of the osC script to really know how to change things. I have been working with it for about a month and a half and I had no knowledge of PHP when I started, but with the help of the tutorials I got a better understanding of the concept behind most of the script. Then I asked questions in here if I had a more difficult question. Theres and old saying "You can give a man a fish and feed him for a day, or teach him to fish and feed him for a lifetime" If you want simple answers search before staring a thread, most people don't respond to questions like these because the have already been answered 1000 times. I'm not sure what you are expecting with osC. It is great software, but it takes time to get used to and figure out, (especially if you have no prior web experience). So unless you really want to leave your shop almost bone stock, I recommend you follow my suggestions.
joekalis Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 While I am apparently willing to work a little more than the previous patron, I am still really confused how PHP works. I got it all installed instantly via my web host, but I'm still having troubles customizing the mainpage. My store is hosted at www.joekalis.com/djcart, and all I've been able to figure out is how to change the text headers for the various boxes, as I've demonstrated by putting an image in one of them. So, while I am seeking advice, I will make my question a little narrower than the other...which php file do I need to alter in order to: 1. Change the order of the boxes (manufacturers, quick find, shopping cart, etc) either to the other side or lower down or higher up, etc. 2. Change the header image at the very top so i can put in my companys logo instead of it saying "osCommerce" we'll start from there. hopefully someone can help. my signature was banned. so now i have this.
gogowanda Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 But you were recommeded to me, guess i will telll my customer base of 500,000 nopt to come any where near this company , tippical attitude of a german based company, i know i use to work for one . same attitude , dont want to help people just want there money. well sometimes i think you do need to understand things better, this is "community support", not commercial support. and this is not his company either. so when use word "you", make sure who you are referring to, dude... peace
gogowanda Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 1. Change the order of the boxes (manufacturers, quick find, shopping cart, etc) either to the other side or lower down or higher up, etc. 2. Change the header image at the very top so i can put in my companys logo instead of it saying "osCommerce" we'll start from there. hopefully someone can help. 1. i'd like to know too 2. under "tools" there is a tool called "banner manager" make your own and replace the osC one
Guest Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 http://wiki.oscommerce.com/helpHowto 1. column_left.php and column_right.php 2. header.php tep_image(DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'oscommerce.gif', 'osCommerce') Good luck, Matt
joekalis Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 Thank you very much...what I was mainly looking for was a Modification guide, which you just pointed me too. Thank you kindly. my signature was banned. so now i have this.
♥monte22 Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 Amazing isn't it. The same link I posted at the beginning of this thread. Doesn't anyone listen? :x
joekalis Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 You posted a link to the installation guide...I needed a modification guide. While I appreciate your help, you really should simmer down a little bit if you're going to show signs of wanting to help. Either be helpful, considerate, and patient, or don't help at all. Nothing adds to frustration of problems with implementing code than someone being rude after someone doesn't understand their directions (sometimes incomplete, sometimes answering the wrong question). Just a thought. Thanks again. my signature was banned. so now i have this.
MichelleF Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 Dear James et al, I've heard great things about OS Commerce. But I understand the frustration others have shared. I also am unfamiliar with php - which is fine. I'm a quick study with the proper tools/guidance. But when I signed on with my host I did not receive what I really needed - the link you ultimately gave - either to the installation or modification guide. I think for many users the simple answer would be to put these links on the front page of your support site. You have news, demonstrations, PHILOSOPHY, knowledge base (which is piecemeal advice). But no place that takes you from start to end. I've been looking for two months and this is the first time I've had a link to something i can READ. You may think we're all idiots - but if you have so many people saying the same thing, it might be wise to take a look at the cause. By the way...I just disabled the OS banner and enabled mine - to no effect. Ah well....better do some reading.
Guest Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 there is 25000 new people signing on the internet per day and about 25% trying to set up websites and shopping carts. well guess i will just stick to my hosting company and use aacart for my shopping mall
♥monte22 Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 In the beginning I was trying to be nice and helpful. On the default osC page it tells you exactly what file to edit. Raymond took this the wrong way and starting screaming because the support forum isn't as good as his commerial paid support that he is used to. I am glad to help with any questions, but the fact is every question in here is one of the first things the install guide and modification guide deals with. Not only would you get an answer to your question, you will understand the theory behind what is actually happening in the site. I was in your same shoes in the begining of June, not knowing anything. But the first thing I did was read all of the wiki that I could. My site isn't live yet, but you can take a look: http://www.gofastperformance.com/catalog/default.php Granted I did have some help from the community, but it was for the more advanced problems I came accross. Please everyone read the docs and if you still have problems let me know and I will talk you through it.
New 
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.