Templates Questions

KevinVo · January 26th, 2006, 10:30 PM

Yes, another templates question, it has been ask in here lots of time but I can't find the solution I need.

And I am very new to Photopost Classified. These question I am going to ask below might be very stupid,

but I have to ask here because I have no where to ask...
1/
In the default Ad Types, there are :
For Sale
Wanted
Personal
Help Wanted

I changed them to
Escort Service
Adult Dating
One Time Fantasy Bidding ---> Intend to use bidding option.

Ok, I have done the rename thing for the Ad Types, so If I want to change the layout for EACH Ad types to be appear front end, where do I edit?
It seems like there is only 1 layout for everything right?

2/
How to remove an Ad Type? Just simply remove the text in the field box and Save? I don't want to mess around with the default setting much sorry.

Just wonder
Thanks alots

Chuck S · January 27th, 2006, 10:39 AM

This thread has the explanation of the template system and should help you

FAQ--How to Create Additional Template Set's in Classifieds

You can shut off an ad type you do not want to display by setting it inactive.

KevinVo · January 27th, 2006, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck S

This thread has the explanation of the template system and should help you

FAQ--How to Create Additional Template Set's in Classifieds

You can shut off an ad type you do not want to display by setting it inactive.

Perfect.
1 more question, it is seem stupid question too, but I see in the files folder , there are zipdata1.sql, zipdata2.sql, zipdata3.sql, zipdata4.sql , what are all those *.sql files for?
Thanks again Chuck

Chuck S · January 27th, 2006, 12:04 PM

If you have installed the product they can be deleted. On install those files are used to import the zipData table zipcodes

KevinVo · January 27th, 2006, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck S

If you have installed the product they can be deleted. On install those files are used to import the zipData table zipcodes

Thanks Chuck, I delete them now.

KevinVo · January 27th, 2006, 06:20 PM

Ok, now I have a basic with templates.
There is 1 question for you Chuck:
I want to make a Fied call :your Location with a Selection Menu of all the countries names in the world , plus all the States if members live in USA.
And that would be a long list ( I don't mind ) , but is it ok to alter to the template every since you say we can't alter exceed the limit of 6 fields in the Admin Panel and the default fields in the templates.
I don't know, just wonder if this is possible.
Thanks Chuck

Chuck S · January 27th, 2006, 07:54 PM

Well the easiest way to do it would be to define an extra field name in the category editor say extra1. You can then edit the uploadproduct tempates and make the input box that is extra1 into a select box called extra1 and make options for all the states

KevinVo · January 27th, 2006, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck S

Well the easiest way to do it would be to define an extra field name in the category editor say extra1. You can then edit the uploadproduct tempates and make the input box that is extra1 into a select box called extra1 and make options for all the states

Excellent, I got it
Sorry to bother you, 1 more question today :
Example if a member with user name TEST place an ads, then she select USA - New York, other member come in and make a search for ads place in New York, does the search return out TEST ads?

I mean is if I edit those field, those modified options will come to search parameters? Or if I want to make the search works, I have to edit something elses?

All reason because I am offer people from all over the world upload ads so the abilities for searching a detail location is Very Important.
So many thanks Chuck.

Chuck S · January 27th, 2006, 09:21 PM

extra fields are searched on the search page yes if you have search all fields selected.

KevinVo · January 27th, 2006, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck S

extra fields are searched on the search page yes if you have search all fields selected.

Thanks for everything you help me today Chuck, goodnight.

KevinVo · February 2nd, 2006, 03:52 PM

Ok, for the Selection Option Box, I did that already.
Now I created an extra field, name Interested. I want it to be a Check Box with these options example like : option 1, option 2, option X.
I want to allow users can check 1 of them or 2 or all of those options if they're applicable to users.
what is the code in Classified to make the Check Box List?

Chuck S · February 2nd, 2006, 04:24 PM

Well if you want something like that you would need to modify your files in both template and PHP files to pass extra arguements

KevinVo · February 3rd, 2006, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck S

Well if you want something like that you would need to modify your files in both template and PHP files to pass extra arguements

So it means I have to give up this option. I am not a coder also have no clue about editing PHP cores.

Thanks anyway Chuck.

Chuck S · February 3rd, 2006, 08:52 PM

Thats why we have modification forums maybe someone will help you out if you post some questions. We placed them there for users to help users.

This forum is here to assist users in how to operate the program.