This is just one part of installation; there may be many associated tasks that need to be done. All my contributions come with a README file; please take the time to review it to get the whole picture of how installation is to be done. Reading the instructions before starting installation is a great way to reduce grief. Getting Started Before you start, you'll need to verify that you have some things. My mods are provided in zip format, so you'll need a tool to unzip the file.
You'll need a tool to transfer the files from your local PC to your webserver. You'll need a simple text editor to do customizations to files Zip File Structure Here's the complete structure of the Quantity Discounts contribution as of version 1. An abbreviated listing of this is. This would put the file.
Templates and Core Files I chose the example of Quantity Discounts because it's the simplest form of a mod - it contains only new, original files. What about something more complex which modifies existing files in the cart? Zen Cart has two facilities for dealing with situations like this, and you need to understand them prior to installing mods to save yourself grief the next time you upgrade your cart.
Since changing the "skin" or "theme" of the cart is the most common customization, the user interface is built to accommodate relatively easy customization. Zen Cart calls this mechanism "template overrides" and provides guidelines on how to create a custom template. In my mods, I assume the template name is "custom.
If you've used a name other than "custom" then you will have to move the file accordingly. Note: If you are using Zen Cart 1. Some examples: the Better Together Promotional Page contains a file called. For instance, my Gift Wrap at Checkout contribution modifies the file. So if you want to apply one of my changes to your own template, do the appropriate compare, and then add the resultant difference to your template. You'll need to review the structure of the original file to determine where this line is in your copy of the template file.
Database Changes Some mods require database changes. After downloading, run the commands below to extract the download file into Apache2 root directory.
Finally, configure Apahce2 site configuration file for Zen Cart. This file will control how users access Zen Cart content.
Run the commands below to create a new configuration file called zencart. Then copy and paste the content below into the file and save it. Replace the highlighted line with your own domain name and directory root location. Then open your browser and browse to the server domain name followed by install. You should see Zen Cart setup wizard to complete.
Please follow the wizard carefully. Your email address will not be published. Note : Authorize. Be sure to set this to Production when you're ready to go live. You have the option to set a value for order status.
You can set order to display this option to your customers. The lower the number, the higher the display. Installing the credit card module allows you to collect credit card details online and then manually process the orders offline. Let's install the Paypal module.
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