Place osCommerce catalog within website design

[raybreakall]

I already have a website created and I originally thought it would be simple to simply place the catalog within a table in the "middle" of my website.

 

It has proven to not be that easy. I know nothing about php other than it is like using html with "special" tags. I am very familiar with html but not php. It also seems to be very granular in configuration and overwhelming and non-intuitive to edit.

 

Can anyone get me started in taking the entire catalog and placing it within a table on my existing website design? I have a header with links directly below and then some very intricate tables below that.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Ray

[stevel]

I haven't used it myself, but Simple Template System would seem to be your best hope.

 

Good luck, this is one of the more difficult things to do with osCommerce.

[usmedia]

Simple Template System (STS) is AWESOME! I am a downright novice with OSC and was able to install STS and get a graphical layout implemented pretty easily. Make sure and read the readme file as there is a simple little text to add and get STS to function. It really is a great contribution.

 

John

[raybreakall]

Thanks Steve, I will check that out. From reading the description of it, it sounds like exactly what I need. Seems like it would be easier somehow though... :-)

 

Ray

[usmedia]

Once you try STS you will find that your entire layout is controlled through a single HTML file (page). Believe me, it doesn't get any easier than that. Once done, you are just adding products for a database driven website with your own custom look. It is really nice. One of the best mods I have seen for OSC. Great if you are like me and get lost trying to manage the CSS and multitude of php files in OSC.

 

John

[raybreakall]

Sounds great! I look forward to customizing now!