Image Handler 3 Support Thread (for ZC v1.3.9)

[bn17311]

i installed using the usual install and the instructions in the post and everything seems to work front end and i can set all images sizes etc rear end the only thing not working is the admin part to add / delete extra pics but if you are happy with 1 picture it seems to work, the admin interface comes up but wont load any of the links manager admin links about, anybody can point in direction of what to look at to make this work i would appreciate it also

bryan

[niccol]

Happy memories of Clyde.

yes, it should work. You just need to get 1.5 to recognise the page.

However, you should also note that there are some very marvellous features of tightening up the security involved in version 1.5. What Clyde suggested is a way of getting the admin pages to show up. However, IH has some issues as far as meeting the demanding security requirements of a Zen 1.5 install and just because it works it doesn't mean that it is a great idea.

I am sure that at some point IH will be re-written to meet those standards. They are somewhat technical and some people might say that there is not any real problem with IH as it stands. I am unaware of any exploit that is due to IH as it stands.

So, yes, it will work but....

[DivaVocals]

Happy memories of Clyde.

yes, it should work. You just need to get 1.5 to recognise the page.

However, you should also note that there are some very marvellous features of tightening up the security involved in version 1.5. What Clyde suggested is a way of getting the admin pages to show up. However, IH has some issues as far as meeting the demanding security requirements of a Zen 1.5 install and just because it works it doesn't mean that it is a great idea.

I am sure that at some point IH will be re-written to meet those standards. They are somewhat technical and some people might say that there is not any real problem with IH as it stands. I am unaware of any exploit that is due to IH as it stands.

So, yes, it will work but....

Nods in agreement... And I have heard rumors that there are folks working on a v1.5 compatible version of IH3. and they will be keeping an eye on making these security corrections.. I don't know anything more than that.. No idea what stage this development is at (or even if it is still going on).. One thing is certain, updating IH3 to work within the new more secure v1.5 world requires a fairly SIGNIFICANT re-write of IH3 to implement.

More information as I know it will be posted here..

[DarkAngel]

I installed a new test store from my active 1.3.9h test store...lol

Then upgraded the files to 1.5 files....but like a big dummy I totally forgot to edit the new files with mods info that may have been in there so IH3/ LB still work but none of the mods show in admin.

So now will go thru zips to see what fiels got affected and then use textwrangler to edit the new ones and hope they show up...lol

I think I will like the superadmin thing backt here once I figure out how to use it...lol

now my question is...since the "other mod files" are in template override folders is that why the mods still work?

yes this is my dummier day....flu has come to visit and won't go away!

[DivaVocals]

I installed a new test store from my active 1.3.9h test store...lol

Then upgraded the files to 1.5 files....but like a big dummy I totally forgot to edit the new files with mods info that may have been in there so IH3/ LB still work but none of the mods show in admin.

So now will go thru zips to see what fiels got affected and then use textwrangler to edit the new ones and hope they show up...lol

I think I will like the superadmin thing backt here once I figure out how to use it...lol

now my question is...since the "other mod files" are in template override folders is that why the mods still work?

yes this is my dummier day....flu has come to visit and won't go away!

and honestly even with the gratuitous IH3 mention, this doesn't remotely sound like an IH3 support question/post at all..

[DarkAngel]

and honestly even with the gratuitous IH3 mention, this doesn't remotely sound like an IH3 support question/post at all..

you mean you noticed that!!! I thought it was cleverly disguised...lol

nah I just ended up in the twilight zone...lol

btw I noticed it waaaaaaay after I posted it

[GArmour]

Howdy,

I'm new to Zen Cart. I have been building websites since 2003. (NTIMM)

I have a question about installing Image Handler 3.

In the Image Handler 3 installation instructions:

3. Rename the "YOUR_ADMIN_FOLDER" folder in the "1_Install_Files" & "2_Required_Core_Edits" folders to match the name of your admin folder.

1_Install_Files/YOUR_ADMIN/
2_Required_Core_Edits/YOUR_ADMIN/

Okay, that make sense, as do renaming several other folders to match the template name.

What is confusing to me is that section that says:

5. Upload the files from "1_Install_Files" to your store. (DO NOT upload the "1_Install_Files" folder, just the CONTENTS of this folder -
copy ALL of the add-on files to your store!! Most issues are caused by store owners who decide to NOT load ALL of the module files)

6. Upload the files from "2_Required_Core_Edits" to your store. (DO NOT upload the "2_Required_Core_Edits" folder, just the CONTENTS of this folder - copy ALL of the add-on files to your store!! Most issues are caused by store owners who decide to NOT load ALL of the module files)

If I upload these folders to my main store folder it appears that the new folder renamed the same as the admin folder will overwrite that folder. Am I missing something here?

To which folder(s) in Zen Cart do the Image Handler 3 folders and files need to uploaded?

Thanks in advance for your help.

[DivaVocals]

you mean you noticed that!!! I thought it was cleverly disguised...lol

nah I just ended up in the twilight zone...lol

btw I noticed it waaaaaaay after I posted it

I HAD to mess with you girl.. I knew you were blowing off steam..

[DivaVocals]

Howdy,

I'm new to Zen Cart. I have been building websites since 2003. (NTIMM)

So you know from your experience that when you copy files and folders over where the NAME of the folder alredy exists, you will be prompted by your FTP client that the folder NAME already exists.. Simply answer yes, and it will then do the same check for each file name that already exists in the folder.. (it will prompt you when you are overwriting an existing file.) Doing this does not affect any other files ALREADY IN THE TARGET FOLDER. They will remain in place as you are not overwriting any of them..

I have a question about installing Image Handler 3.

In the Image Handler 3 installation instructions:

3. Rename the "YOUR_ADMIN_FOLDER" folder in the "1_Install_Files" & "2_Required_Core_Edits" folders to match the name of your admin folder.

1_Install_Files/YOUR_ADMIN/
2_Required_Core_Edits/YOUR_ADMIN/

Okay, that make sense, as do renaming several other folders to match the template name.

What is confusing to me is that section that says:

5. Upload the files from "1_Install_Files" to your store. (DO NOT upload the "1_Install_Files" folder, just the CONTENTS of this folder -
copy ALL of the add-on files to your store!! Most issues are caused by store owners who decide to NOT load ALL of the module files)

6. Upload the files from "2_Required_Core_Edits" to your store. (DO NOT upload the "2_Required_Core_Edits" folder, just the CONTENTS of this folder - copy ALL of the add-on files to your store!! Most issues are caused by store owners who decide to NOT load ALL of the module files)

If I upload these folders to my main store folder it appears that the new folder renamed the same as the admin folder will overwrite that folder. Am I missing something here?

To which folder(s) in Zen Cart do the Image Handler 3 folders and files need to uploaded?

Thanks in advance for your help.

the root of your store.. and as the instructions indicate you upload the CONTENTS of these folders, NOT the folders..

[GArmour]

So you know from your experience that when you copy files and folders over where the NAME of the folder alredy exists, you will be prompted by your FTP client that the folder NAME already exists.. Simply answer yes, and it will then do the same check for each file name that already exists in the folder.. (it will prompt you when you are overwriting an existing file.) Doing this does not affect any other files ALREADY IN THE TARGET FOLDER. They will remain in place as you are not overwriting any of them..

the root of your store.. and as the instructions indicate you upload the CONTENTS of these folders, NOT the folders..

THANKS!

Why was it necessary to rename the folders to the same as my admin folder if only the contents get uploaded? This is confusing.