These are a sample of the stores which have
been set up using the Generic version. They are live and working
stores so orders will be processed.
If you would like to see a much larger selection
of businesses and individuals using Ecommerce Templates shopping
cart software, please take a look at our Live
Stores section.
Generic Version FAQ
What is the difference between the Generic
version and the other templates you offer?
The features for all the versions are exactly the same,
it's just that the Generic version has no real design
of its own as it was set up to be used with an existing
layout.
I don't use Frontpage or Dreamweaver so
which Generic Version should I purchase?
It shouldn't really matter as you would be copying
the 5 include lines from the Generic Version and pasting
them into your own design.
How do I know if my existing site is compatible with the
Generic Version?
There really shouldn't be any compatibility issues. The
only important factor is that the main body of the design
has enough space available to accommodate the product, cart,
search etc content. If you are in doubt, please do get
in touch and
we'll take a look for you.
What is the difference between the ASP and PHP versions?
The features are the same. It will depend on whether
your host is Windows based and supports an Access or MS SQL
Server database for the ASP version or a mySQL database for
the PHP version
on a Unix / Linux platform. If you are in any doubt, please
contact us and we'll take a look for you.
I don't want the store to interfere with my existing site
while I'm setting it up - what should I do?
If you don't upload an index page for the store, you
can set up the shopping cart in the background as there will
be no links initially to the new pages so nobody will see
the work in progress. Some designers prefer to set up the
store in a new directory or folder on the server called
/store/ for example, that way you keep the shopping cart
completely separate from the main site until it's ready to
go live.
What is the function of each of the 5 include lines I have
to copy and paste?
The first line calls the database connection details
you add to db_conn_open.asp or .php
The second line is the call for all the editable store
generated text. You can edit this text yourself in languagefile.asp
or .php in your favorite text editor.
The third line contains all the tweaks you can turn on
or off in includes.asp or .php. A full list of the parameters
is available here for the ASP
version and here in the PHP
version.
Again, this file can be edited in your favorite text editor.
The fourth line calls the functions code and there's
nothing that should be edited in the incfunctions.asp or .php file.
The fifth line changes depending on which page you are
setting up. For example, if you are setting up the products
page, you'll see the call is to incproducts.asp or .php. Again
there is nothing in those files that need editing. |
