Introduction
- How the updater works
The updaters are free for the first
6 months and will then cost an extra $29.95 for a further 6 months
if you wish to continue. There
is
no obligation to continue using the updaters but they will add
extra functionality
to your store as well as providing any crucial security fixes.
You can always pick up the latest updater here by
adding the email address you originally purchased your store with
to the field there. Should your email address have changed then
please let us know so we can update your records. If you are not
sure which
version you are currently running then you can check the number
on your main
admin
page. The
updaters
will
not
change anything in your design but will update your vsadmin and
inc files. If you have made custom changes there, you are advised
to
make a copy of those files first as they may be overwritten. Updaters
are cumulative so it is not necessary to update with each release.
To receive automatic email notification of the latest updater
releases, please subscribe to the ASP or PHP updater
forum where you will also find the list of recent additions.
We have compiled below a summary of each major
release since version 4.8.0 (February 2006). This doesn't include
dot
releases which are generally a round of up of bug fixes and security
patches. We do strongly recommend keeping up to date with updaters.
Version 5.9.0 - Released December 2009
- Dynamic CSS Menu Creation System
 more
details
- CMS Content Regions more
details
- Cardinal Commerce 3D Secure more
details
- Admin Orders Past Order Lookup
- Alternate Shipping Carriers in Shipping Estimator
- Sexy New-Look Admin Panel
- Searching and Quick Delete in Ratings
- Wholesale and Percentage Discounts on One Account
Version 5.8.0 - Released July 2009
Version 5.7.0 - Released February 2009
- Better stock management control in admin orders
- The ability to use the category name as a category identifier more
details
- Optional Split First and Last Name on checkout ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- Additional search parameters for products more
details
- Capture HTTP Referrer on orders
- More Powerful Customer Login Admin more
details
- More Powerful and Useable Alternate Product ID System more
details
- Previous and Next buttons on the admin orders page.
- Affiliate Program Admin Rewrite
- Amazon Simple Pay more
details
- Optionally Force Customers to Select Payment Method ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- Optionally Copy Billing to Shipping Address Automatically ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- Specify Category by name in CSV Uploads
- Email Friend Page Rewrite
- Elect Which Order Status Receive Update Emails
- Mailing List Can Use Customers Name
- Ability to Send Emails to Affiliates
- Optionally Hide Shipping Address ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- Admin Home Page Indicators of orders, affiliates, mailing list and customer
login sign-ups.
Version 5.6.0 - Released July 2008
- Gift Certificates more
details
- Donations more
details
- Aiming for XHTML 1.0 Transitional compliant and Section 508 (accessibility)
compliant code
- Visual editing of email messages in admin more
details
- Search for products in orders
- Handling charge exemptions
- Rating averages on products pages more
details
- Buy button at top of product details page ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- Improved handling of oversized objects when using dimensions
- Turn off the category name and description
on the categories page layout ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- Manufacturers page similar to the Categories page more
details
Version 5.5.0 - Released February 2008
Version 5.4.0 - Released July 2007
- Reworking of admin orders and statistics pages video
- Tax inclusive pricing ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- PayPal backend authorization / capture functionality
- Ability to have multiple admin logins restricted to certain sections
of the administration more
details
- All anchor tags given their own class "ectlink" more
details
- Mailing list management and ability to send emails to (small to medium
sized) mailing list more
details
- Clickable product image / link in the cart ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- Print multiple invoices / packing slips at one time on the admin orders
page more
details
- Editing orders in the admin orders page can now adjust stock levels
- New orders can now be created in the admin orders page
- Reworking of countries admin page video
Version 5.3.0 - Released February 2007
- Customer registration / account facility more
details
- Search engine friendly static page redirection ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- Printable Packing Slips and Invoices
- Collect email addresses on checkout ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- PayPal Coupons added as part of the PayPal Express
Checkout flow.
Version 5.2.0 - Released June 2007
- Google Checkout integrated into Ecommerce Templates more
details
Version 5.1.0 - Released May 2007
Version 5.0.0 - Released February 2007
- Full product admin search
facility more
details
- New table / List layout for products more
details
- Combine shipping and handling totals ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- Set a different default shipping method for domestic and
international shipments if required
- Show number of products in stock ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- Remove out of stock items from product listing ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- Stock management will now indicate if a request to add to cart can only
be partially completed.
- The AVS and CVV codes are now shown separately on the admin orders
page for clarity.
- A separate tracking number can now be set in the admin orders page
- Add a handling charge per payment provider.
Version 4.9.0 - Released July 2006
- New security feature to disable vsadmin login ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- Shipping estimator on the first checkout page ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- Edit the order details on the orders admin page more
details
- The ability to allow the customer to switch between different shipping
carriers at checkout ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- Ability for product options to alter product id's for products more
details
- Weight / Price based shipping methods can be disabled at a given weight
/ price more
details
- Limit certain payment methods to logged in customers if required
- Sales statistics page.
Version 4.8.0 - Released February 2006
- New style lightweight CSS based admin section.
- Have up to a total of 3 languages
on a store using one database more
details
- Hide categories for non-logged-in customers more
details
- The code has been modified as a first pass at moving towards
XHTML standards compliance
- Block IP's, IP ranges or set a limit to the amount
of transactions a single IP can carry out in a certain
period more
details
- Countries that have varying tax rates for products
can now set the tax rate individually per product ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- An extra "Email" type payment processor has been
added
- Set per login level forwarding pages
for the client login system ASP
Version | PHP
Version
- Setup and assign Designers / Manufacturers
/ Drop Shippers to products and send them order
details if required
on receipt
of orders for their assigned products more
details
Updater FAQ
How do I find out what version of the store I am running?
Log into your store control panel and at the top of the
main admin page you should see something like this (Version: Ecommerce
Plus ASP v5.8.1)
where 5.8.1 is the version your store is on.
Do I need to go through every updater or can I just apply
the latest?
The updaters are cumulative so you will only need the very
latest, which will contain all the new features, security fixes and performance
enhancements since you last updated or installed the software.
Will I lose my database or design changes if I update?
The updater will only overwrite the admin files in the
vsadmin and inc folders with the exception of the settings in vsadmin/includes.asp
/ .php and the database connection in vsadmin/db_conn_open.asp
/ .php. Your design and products will remain intact.
I have 2 store licenses, can i just purchase one updater?
Each license should have its own corresponding updater
license.
Where can I purchase the updater?
The updater is available from www.ecommercetemplates.com/upgrades.asp - you can choose to purchase 6 or 12 months of updates, which will also
give you access to support through www.ecommercetemplates.com/support/
Can you update my store for me?
Yes we offer that service for a very small fee here.
I can't remember the email I used on the original purchase,
can you check that for me?
Yes, we can look up your order, let you know what the email
was and change it if necessary.
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