Rajmahall

UNDERSTANDABLE!

I think you could make use of the table rate mod at: http://addons.oscommerce.com/info/1718 As far as the specific issue I mentioned, I just found it easiest to make a few simple changes to the one listed above, and create my own mod at: http://addons.oscommerce.com/info/6082 There is also one that might work for you, if you want to use multiple shipping vendors, called the Multiple Vendor Shipping module, or MVS, though the documentation did not make it clear to me if it would really solve my issue specifically and I was on a deadline! Big thanks go to GeoffreyWalton for your excellent post, and I will definitely enjoy having the other useful links that are in your signature. Where were you three weeks ago!?

See above about the google ads script. Anyways is best to use some kind of multi file search tool to go through all files to find something when you don't know where it is. This application uses code bits from lots of different files to create each individual page. When you get the "cannot write..." error message, it is because the permissions of the file are not set correctly. This is something you can correct via a hosting control panel or with most FTP clients. You might also use CHMOD command. I think on most LAMP environments, the correct setting for files that you want to be able to edit is 755. If you don't understand these concepts, it's a good thing to learn about. Google for CHMOD or "File Permissions". There's probably something about it in your hosting Help/Support section.

Go into product_info.php through control panel>tools>file manager. Look for: <script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "this is really cheesy"; google_ad_width = 250; google_ad_height = 250; google_ad_format = "250x250_as"; google_cpa_choice = "CAEQABAAEAAQABAAEAAQABAAEAAQABAAEAAQABAAEAAaCKw9X3twEcnWKNTwoKICKN683qwBKLvt wLkBKJi0ya4BKLzE0YEBKMf3_n8o1dKIywEox4jZeijTiKLOASjAufOmAii23_uiASi3qY-dASiM99uJASjzkv_TASjrkbfVAQ"; google_ad_channel = "6404077829"; google_color_border = "FFFFFF"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "32527A"; google_color_text = "000000"; google_color_url = "6C82B5"; //--> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> Delete it.

The php.ini file should go to the root directory of your osCommerce installation. From there, it should control the functionality of the php scripting engine in your base catalog directory, and all subdirectories of it. Some hosting/server setups have a special directory for php.ini. You might try consulting your hosting company, or poking around to find an existing php.ini file. IMPORTANT: php.ini tells php how to work, and requirements may change from server to server. If everything has worked until this module was installed, you will be better off to use your existing php.ini, and edit it to make ONLY the change that is required by the module in question. You should also be prepared and have a backup of your current php.ini. It is not advisable just to upload a new php.ini without requisite knowledge. PS: This thread might better move to General Contribution Support.

Bug is fixed. If this looks like a shipping scheme you will want to use, get the new version at: http://addons.oscommerce.com/info/6082 "The good lord helps those who help themselves!"

FOUND A BUG. SORRY FOLKS. What happens: Buyer is presented with the various shipping options and allowed to select one. When going to check out, the application again presents the shipping options and does not complete the check out process. What I have done is make several instances of the table rate shipping module, and changed very little basic info and lang files, so they will say things like "DHL Table Method", etc. then installed all of them. What I think is happening is that somehow each method is not uniquely identifiable by the application, because there is still a piece of information somewhere that I need to change. Any input from anyone experienced with creating shipping modules would be appreciated. Will share more info at anyone's request, show code etc., with anyone interested in looking at this one with me.

First to say, looking at the screenshot, there does not appear to be a placeholder for main text, so it may not be available in this template. I'd still like to see a live demo storefront somewhere! You can access the files and do any editing from control panel>tools>file manager. The style sheet is located in the root directory and is probably named something like stylesheet.css. I think you've indicated you know where to find the main text, but it is in installation_root/includes/languages/english/index.php. There are many resources online to learn about CSS, xHTML, and creating websites and building your code knowledge. There is one forum at sitepoint.com, and a good learning site I remember is http://www.webmonkey.com/. Of course, there is always Google search for terms like "html tutorials", "free web design tutorials", etc. Best of luck creating an effective and great looking storefront!

Thanks for the table rate mod allowing item count as one of the calculations for shipping costs at: http://addons.oscommerce.com/info/1718 This mod allows for use of a table rate shipping scheme, by weight, count, price, etc., and to give users and shop owners a choice of vendors for the shipping of products. This was created to accomodate a shipping scheme like: 1 Item 19.99 - USPS 1st Class Mail 2 Item 19.99 - USPS 1st Class Mail 3 Item 24.99 - USPS 1st Class Mail 1 Item 24.99 - DHL Express 2 Item 24.99 - DHL Express 3 Item 34.99 - DHL Express etc. (Like what I asked about at my post at http://www.oscommerce.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=308833) This will create basic table rate shipping modules for FedEx, DHL, USPS, UPS, with the added feature of basing it on item count. Get it here: http://addons.oscommerce.com/info/6082 "The good lord helps those who help themselves!"

Try removing any carriage returns you have entered. Also try to put your text in a paragraph. Small detail: <br> is HTML. <img src="includes/languages/english/images/main02.JPG" border="0" width="300px" alt="One Stop Mommy Organics" /> is xHTML. Try to use one or the other, probably xHTML is best, where <br> is <br /> If you try making a paragraph for the text, add the attribute class="my-promo-text" (something that does not already exist in the stylesheet). Then in the stylesheet, you can control the color, size etc. of the text like so: .my-promo-text{ color: #ffffff; /*color of the font, this case white*/ font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; /*font to use*/ font-size: 12pt; /*size of font, in this case 12 pts. can also be px for pixels*/ } Note the dot in front of the word my-promo-text. Then you can remove all of the font tags, which are also not proper xHTML. You will be able to control the font color (make sure it's not the same as the background, etc.), make it bold, almost anything you want, right from the style sheet. The same font style will also be available to use anywhere in your store where you use: <p class="my-promo-text">etc.</p> BTW, is there a demo of this template somewhere to look at?

Here is a contribution I found that might work for you. http://addons.oscommerce.com/info/1333

Merchant would like to see a DHTML box with large product image when user moves mouse over product small image as seen at: http://upscalemenswear.com/exotic-sneakerscasuals-c-153.html Any help?

I think one way would be to create product attributes such as "Set One Series Shipping" and etc., then place the appropriate amount in the in the "value" box, then don't use a shipping module. If you have 20 items at 7.50, 12 at 10.00, etc., you could name your attributes things like 7.50 shipping, then put the corresponding amount in the "value" box. More of a workaround than a contribution, but hope it works for you.

A merchant would like to use a shipping price model that works like so: USPS Flat Rate, 19.99, one item USPS Flat Rate, 19.99, two items USPS Flat Rate, 29.98, three items Would like to use similar pricing scheme for DHL, FedEx, UPS. I have been able to find out how to use multiple shipping vendors and flat rates. Where I am running into difficulty is the assorted prices for the different quantities of products. If anyone can direct me to a module or some documentation that will accomodate this type of shipping prices, it would be greatly appreciated! I've been searching a bit, and not finding it directly. Thanks again for any assistance. :blink: