Limit the options for...

doc1975 · January 30th, 2008, 02:19 PM

"How long do you want your ad to run?" to exclude anything more than 30 days?

Also, what must I do to remove the "Condition of this item?" option, as this would not be much of a factor in my classifieds site.

Chuck S · January 30th, 2008, 02:26 PM

Both Options edit your uploadproduct templates and remove the html for the condition and as far as duration remove the options you do not wish.

doc1975 · January 30th, 2008, 02:39 PM

Okay, i did remove the duration options as mentioned, appears fine.

As far as the condition deal, instead of removing it, i attempted to add 3 more options to choose from, ie: 'Import', 'Captive Bred', and 'N/A'.

The way I tried to do it is by simply copying 3 lines of the code and replacing the text accordingly. When I tested the drop down, I see there are blanks where the new options should be... what am I missing?

Thanks for the super quick reply!

Chuck S · January 30th, 2008, 03:13 PM

if there are blanks you must place hard coded wording as you have not defined the language strings it would appear in the language file so either add the language strings or hard code the strings in the options.

doc1975 · January 30th, 2008, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck S

if there are blanks you must place hard coded wording as you have not defined the language strings it would appear in the language file so either add the language strings or hard code the strings in the options.

I feel like such a schmuck for saying this but... huh?

Chuck S · January 30th, 2008, 04:03 PM

well I cant really respond here I dont know what you have done so I am stabbing here in the dark

If you add options to a select box you must add hard coded options. It appears you have tried adding ones with language strings that do not exist. Therefore try posting what you have done.

doc1975 · January 31st, 2008, 09:37 AM

Okay, so this is what I did...

I took the original code:

Code:

Content visible to verified customers only.

and then I copied/pasted 3 lines, and substituted the text as such:

Code:

Content visible to verified customers only.

That's all, just copied existing 3 lines of code, and substituted what I assumed was necessary. Again, the end result, the dropdown had adjusted for the new options, but they showed blank (3 empty spots).

Chuck S · January 31st, 2008, 09:52 AM

Correct you would need to define those language strings in your language file plus look at your html your missing a < in front of one of your options.

$Globals['pp_lang']['Import']
$Globals['pp_lang']['Captive Bred']
$Globals['pp_lang']['N/A']

doc1975 · January 31st, 2008, 12:06 PM

Chuck, I did as you recommended...

Code:

Content visible to verified customers only.

and then added the following to the language file:

Code:

Content visible to verified customers only.

Code:

Content visible to verified customers only.

and left this as is, as it was already in the file:

Code:

Content visible to verified customers only.

But the results were the same as before, they show as blanks slots in the drop down menu.

Chuck S · January 31st, 2008, 02:22 PM

That would be impossible as the language file is loading so they would not be blank. But I see your issue look at your options your capitalizing your language strings

doc1975 · February 1st, 2008, 09:48 AM

Thanks again for your help Chuck, after some tinkering, I finally understood the concept here, and have adjusted the drop-down accordingly! Woot woot!

Chuck S · February 1st, 2008, 10:10 AM

Yes variable names are explicit meaning you can not define it as a lower case and then do capitals and have it work.