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Mr. G

11-07-2011 08:52 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

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Also I've seen a lot of facebook plugins going around on popular sites. e.g Ebuyer. I think you should implement one if you can.

View here as an example: http://www.ebuyer.com/285944-fujitsu...y-ah531mrsc2gb

Product Discussion - Seems good to get conversations going, I know you have your smart comments but it saves customers signing in or typing there email address etc etc as nearly everyone is automatically logged into facebook these days.

http://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/

I just want to make sure everyone is on the same page. The socialize changes with 4.4 .4 do not include the facebook Connect plugin that Jack showed in his example. Look at the bottom of the page in the example, not the top. The facebook Connect plugin shows your facebook profile thumbnail pic and a comment box to type in. I also want this badly.

PhilJ

11-07-2011 09:03 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

The Socialize module does include the Facebook commenting system, it replaces the standard reviews module. See in the module options...

Quote:

Use the "Facebook comments" block instead of default X-Cart "Customer Reviews" functionality.

BillV

11-07-2011 10:27 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

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Originally Posted by a1deano

Hi all

Just wondering if anyone is getting the same issue as me, using templates for v4.4.4
On main products pages I see the social buttons - Facebook, Twitter, google button, however if I click on Manufactures then I don't get the social buttons, am I missing a setting that i need to enable

Thanks

I am having the same problem with the social links.
http://forum.x-cart.com/showthread.php?t=61465

costanza

11-08-2011 07:55 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

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Originally Posted by PhilJ

costanza,

The files to modify are
skin/smart_template/customer/main/subcategories.tpl
skin/smart_template/customer/main/subcategories_t.tpl (for columns)

Thanks Phil,

Love this template, but just want to get a couple things looking perfect.

1) Unfortunately I am new to x-cart and don't have a clue on the correct code. To clarify, I want my sub category pages to work like your demo store. Is custom code needed to work like your demo?

To explain, on subcategory pages with no description - I don't want the empty border to show up. I also don't want the sub category icon to show up in the description area on this page (just on the category page), but I do want the border to show up when I have a sub category description - All of this is the same as your demo.

2) If anyone can help with the code to only have 2 or 3 columns of subcategories on a category page, it would be much appreciated. In X-cart you can select maximum rows of categories, but this doesn't change anything on my smart template.

- I actually formatted some pictures to an exact size and then could get 3 columns of subcategories. So, if there is an easy way to just space the rows out a bit, this would work fine.

Any help would be much appreciated!!

dragonfly

11-08-2011 08:13 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

I have Xcart 4.4.2 and Smart Template.

Are there there any issues using the upgrade pack to get to 4.4.4 when Smart Template is installed?
Has anyone done it? Will it fail due to modified files?

PhilJ

11-08-2011 08:18 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

costanza, PM'd you.

dragonfly, it should be fine, except the new sozialize module will not work. Get in touch and I'll send you the latest template files.

Mr. G

11-09-2011 09:10 PM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

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Hi Phil,
On all the product listing pages, there's a gap (empty vertical space) below each of the products, and above each of the horizontal rules. Please see image attached. How do I remove the gaps?

I've had this issue for a long time. Just been delaying asking you for help. Thank you.

JacksmithxD

11-10-2011 03:04 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. G

Hi Phil,
On my home page, there's a gap (empty vertical space) below each of the products, and above each of the horizontal rules, in the Featured Products section. Please see image attached. How do I remove the gaps?

I've had this issue for a long time. Just been delaying asking you for help. Thank you.

Ask GadgetGo to sell you a Gadget to do it! ;)

Jobananas

11-10-2011 08:32 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

After a test upgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 it all went fine except my speedbar menu has now gone pearshaped as just displays text links.

Do we need a 4.4.4 version of Smart Template to fix this?

PhilJ

11-11-2011 06:00 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

ok, Ability Template is almost ready, I'll be enabling the demo now and then...

http://demos.xcartmods.co.uk/ability444

Theme designer is enabled.

We are in the process of optimising for as many browsers as possible.

You might be only seeing a small portion of the features that are included.

JacksmithxD

11-11-2011 06:48 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

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Originally Posted by PhilJ

ok, Ability Template is almost ready, pending issues with Clean Urls (dammit).

Have a play, any feedback is welcomed.

http://demos.xcartmods.co.uk/ability444/home.php?shopkey=temp

Theme designer is enabled, so my server will probably go down (!), I may pull it at any point.

It's not yet fully optimised, and yes I know it won't work in IE6 etc.

You're only seeing a small portion of the features that are included.

Send me your best CSS code and I'll include it as a theme :)

YAY. Phil I love the Testimonials bottom left. Epic idea. Looking through the template, seems really good! :D

JacksmithxD

11-11-2011 07:13 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

I like a lot of these features. But I also like the smart template. If I purchased this template would it be hard to be able to insert some features? e.g the footer, and the 'view cart' and the FAQ? They are some great add on's I would like for my smart template. I personally don't like the drop down bar at the top to login and contact us etc it just doesn't feel right. I'm sure this can be changed. I like the typography and elements! I would love to be able to do the inline content as it's great to give customers information.

Clicked on checkout and the testimonails bugged out as it displays all of them.

The multi-level menu seems to bug out when you try to click on a categorie. (basically jumps up and down)

The more I look at it the more I fall in love.

PhilJ

11-11-2011 09:22 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Thanks Jack, sorted the checkout issue.

Bearing in mind the features, it's been tricky getting everything to work seamlessly, but we're getting there.

I'd hoped to launch today, but getting it finished and documented is going to take a bit longer than I thought.

It will have five different header and footer layouts to choose from - it'll be very easy to make your own custom header/footer.

JacksmithxD

11-12-2011 03:46 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

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Originally Posted by PhilJ

Yeah I completely agree. Well I think everyone would rather have a template that works than a template that is full of bugs and issues. So take your time! :) Ahh great. I can't wait. :)

vance@airfiltersexpress.c

11-14-2011 07:41 PM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Hi Phil-
I'm having trouble with my subcategory images. An outline shows, but no picture. When checking the image properties, the only data is the image size. All other image property fields indicate "not available". Curiously, the image does display in the subcategory flyouts, but when clicking the root category, just the empty box displays.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Vance

PhilJ

11-17-2011 02:22 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Vance, PM me I'll sort you out.

ok, we're almost there with the new template - 'Ability'

http://demos.xcartmods.co.uk/ability444

Looking for people to test and give feedback.

We've enabled the theme designer and if you can design a great preset theme that we can include in the final product...

Just PM your email, the CSS code and your design 'name'.

Look at the preset themes to start you off and use a good browser like firefox or chrome to go about designing.

BillV

11-17-2011 03:44 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

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Originally Posted by PhilJ

Seeing as this thread has received over 30k views, I've reduced the price of the template by $30 for a limited time :)

The template is v4.4.4 compatible. Existing purchasers can upload the attached updated files below...

skin/smart_template/customer/main/product_details.tpl
skin/smart_template/modules/Customer_Reviews/vote_reviews.tpl
skin/smart_template/customer/home.tpl

Is there a fix for the socialize buttons not showing up on a manufacturer search?
All I get is "Tweet" with no other buttons.
Thanks

PhilJ

11-17-2011 03:49 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Give me an example Bill

JacksmithxD

11-17-2011 03:53 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

The cart is bugged, if you add one product others get added too. e.g add the bear, and two get added. http://demos.xcartmods.co.uk/ability444/product.php?productid=89&cat=248&bestseller=Y

Phil are you on Skype? I'll be looking through the template for the next hour or so to try and find bugs. Would be easier to tell you them via Skype instead of spamming this thread.

*Edit* Odd seems fixed now, how strange.

BillV

11-17-2011 03:59 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

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Originally Posted by PhilJ

Give me an example Bill

Screenshot attached.

Attachment 2788

PhilJ

11-17-2011 04:05 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

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There is a fix Bill, try the attached, unzip it first, then patch...

Acquamarina

11-17-2011 04:09 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Hi, Phil,
Just sent you a PM.

JacksmithxD

11-17-2011 04:13 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Phil, have you sorted the clean URL issue? Also how well will the xCMS implement with the new template? I like the smart template but with the xCMS you can't have full page width e.g http://www.inkcartridgesfast.co.uk/xcms_entry.php?xcmsentryid=41 It looks squashed and is annoying.

How can customers leave testimonials? I didn't see the option with ability.

a1deano

11-17-2011 04:16 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Hi Phil

Wow looking really go the new smart template should have waited a bit longer, what will the cost be for upgrade to this version?

Thanks Dean

BillV

11-17-2011 04:23 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilJ

There is a fix Bill, try the attached, unzip it first, then patch...

Phil,
The file was patched and is still showing the "Tweet" link.

PhilJ

11-17-2011 04:25 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Clean URL issue is fine and sorted, anything is quite possible with Ability, you could do full width on xcms pages with a bit of smarty code (although I'd have to check it).

Smart Template purchasers will get a 50% discount on Ability.

Acquamarina

11-17-2011 04:30 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Phil, how do I change the header content? Not a coder here, just trying to figure out how to use the template.

PhilJ

11-17-2011 04:37 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Acquamarina, you can edit skin/smart_template/custom/header.tpl

BillV, not quite sure why you're still getting that, PM me your URL and maybe we can sort it out.

Acquamarina

11-17-2011 04:42 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Thanks, Phil, that should something I can do. It's an awesome template. Noticed that the nav menu switches to the right of the screen in product page. Unexpected but nice, it emphasizes the product. Looking for a product with more than 1 image to see how that is handled.

How would it handle 53 manufacturers? Is there a way to create a sliding menu or would it use the same format as categories?

Acquamarina

11-17-2011 04:53 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Another question, how SEO friendly is the template? Using CDSEO will the links have alt and anchor texts? For example, in Manufacturers sliding menu, would search engines see that as links with anchor text?

PhilJ

11-17-2011 05:07 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

It's certainly SEO friendly, for developers, we're using a fluid 960.gs grid/column framework throughout.

Acquamarina

11-17-2011 05:24 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Phil, Is that the OnSale mod or the sales mod in the bundle (from QT)? Do you have any mods installed or are all the features (slider,sales,news, testimonials, etc...) a function of the template?

PhilJ

11-17-2011 05:27 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Neither, just saying that on balance SEO-wise you're better off with CDSEO, and I don't normally endorse any other mods, but I will in this case.

Anyhow, the template will be launched this week.

Edit: All that you see is the template itself, no addons.

Admin

Acquamarina

11-17-2011 05:33 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Yes, I agree with CDSEO - it is a must. Was just curious whether you had just a bare bone install for the features such as the slider, sales & promotions, etc... We have lots of mods installed on our old site, would prefer less mods, more inherent features.

It looks awesome. When is it going to be available?

PoC2	11-18-2011 10:30 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Sorry if this has been posted before (I've only got though 30 pages of this thread so far).

We're currently having a lot of fun with the way Smart Template transforms the look of X-Cart. One thing we did change was on the (detailed) images tab we simply added a centre alignment for the images.

/skin/smart_template/custom/tabs.tpl

Code:

{if $active_modules.Detailed_Product_Images && $config.Detailed_Product_Images.det_image_popup ne "Y"}

{if $images}

<div id="tcontent2" class="tabcontent" align="center">

{include file="modules/Detailed_Product_Images/product_images.tpl"}

</div>

{/if}

{/if}

Which to our eyes looks a bit neater for images that don't occupy the full space.

Mr. G

11-18-2011 11:37 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilJ

There is a fix Bill, try the attached, unzip it first, then patch...

For all your ST 4.4.4. customers that want to use Socialize, should we be applying this patch? What does it fix?

SGS	11-18-2011 07:01 PM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Excellent, Phil, Thanks for the sneak peek at the control menu, looks awesome!!!

PhilJ

11-18-2011 08:50 PM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

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For all your ST 4.4.4. customers that want to use Socialize, should we be applying this patch? What does it fix?

Mr. G, it was a v4.4.4 bug that with socialize module enabled, after adding a product to cart, it displayed a blank screen with a 'tweet' hyperlink, which QT gave a fix for pretty quickly.

I was just providing the patch I used to fix it.

BillV

11-19-2011 05:37 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilJ

There is a fix Bill, try the attached, unzip it first, then patch...

Phil,

Let me first say that I am still developing the site on my local machine.

Something happened that is making me scratch my head. I was having an issue with the socialize module showing up on the products listing when I do a manufacturer search. It was making me nuts so I did a completely new install from scratch. After I installed the Smart Template and did a manufacturer search, the results page once again only showed the "Tweet" link. It showed up on all other searches.

Anyway, I run upstairs to grab my 25th cup of coffee and when I come back, all of a sudden all of the social links are showing on the products result pages. I went to the old install and when I did a manufacturer search, it showed the "Tweet" link. About 3 seconds later, all the social links suddenly appeared.

With 10billion people loading these links and images from a single source on the web, it sometimes takes a loooooooooooooooong time for these to show up. I am assuming this is the issue. Can any of these social links and icons be embedded into the actual pages instead of having to download them every time the page is accessed? I would hate for this issue to arise once the site is live.

PhilJ

11-19-2011 11:17 AM

Re: X-Cart Smart Template v4.4.x

Bill, my advice, don't use the socialize module on the products/search result pages for now.

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