Easy Populate 1.2.5.4 support

I was getting the Fatal error: Allowed memory size of 33554432 bytes exhausted error when I was saving the files incorrectly in EP 1.2.5.4 *Standard..
it's very important when using Excel and opening the tab delimented file to open as follows: Delimited -Next > Tab (checked) Next > ** Text **(checked) - Finish . If you leave General checked rather than Text I dont think you are modifying the file as Text Delimited..

Now if you use 1.2.5.5.csv.2 you won't have to worry about as it supports CSV files ... http://www.zen-cart.com/index.php?main_page=product_contrib_info&products_id=1240

NOTE : 1.2.5.5.csv.2 also supports updating Meta Files -!!
Before using 1.2.5.5.csv.2 , i upgraded to EP advanced which was the worst mistake ever.. advanced version is too complicated and too many errors ,, What a headache that program is !!

Wizard308, The 500 error referred to above is referring to the sql server timeing out trying to execute the code ..
Try going to version 1.2.5.5.csv.2 as suggested above..

This is how phazei promotes it in the zc addon page: "The biggest thing done was convert his file method from some wierd proprietary file he used, so use native php csv support. This eliminated a lot of junk code."

Thanks for the input. Ill give this a shot and see how it goes.

RuhRoh: Now I got this error showing.

Warning: array_flip() [function.array-flip]: The argument should be an array in /homepages/18/d201970486/htdocs/zencart/admin/easypopulate.php on line 1222

Ok while getting this error

Warning: array_flip() [function.array-flip]: The argument should be an array in /homepages/18/d201970486/htdocs/zencart/admin/easypopulate.php on line 1222

it isnt loading the feeds at all.. While getting the 500 returned it was loading the files. Any idea why the warning is being tossed out?

Wizzard308:

Ok while getting this error

Warning: array_flip() [function.array-flip]: The argument should be an array in /homepages/18/d201970486/htdocs/zencart/admin/easypopulate.php on line 1222

it isnt loading the feeds at all.. While getting the 500 returned it was loading the files. Any idea why the warning is being tossed out?

That array_flip error is because the fgetcsv function isn't returning the correct item. Could be a poorly formed csv. It won't work with the old format in 1.2.5.4
Could also be the wrong version of php, has to be 5.0+
Been a while so I'm not 100% sure.

I only had one project with ZenCart, so I haven't been around. Just checking up for v2, then I might play with it some more. I haven't found a single shopping cart that isn't slow and bloated. I might need to write my own on top of CodeIgniter if ZC2 fails.

Sorry if I'm just blind but, does Easy Populate csv 1.2.5.5.csv.2 have a spot for minimum quantity not just quantity available? If so, what is it called that's different?

Hi when I use an absolute url for the image location in easy populate it turns into

http://www.examplesite.com/images/http://image.com/image.jpg

Any way to fix this?
Thanks.

phazei:

That array_flip error is because the fgetcsv function isn't returning the correct item. Could be a poorly formed csv. It won't work with the old format in 1.2.5.4
Could also be the wrong version of php, has to be 5.0+
Been a while so I'm not 100% sure.

I only had one project with ZenCart, so I haven't been around. Just checking up for v2, then I might play with it some more. I haven't found a single shopping cart that isn't slow and bloated. I might need to write my own on top of CodeIgniter if ZC2 fails.

Ok I just installed php5 and now Im back to getting the Error 500 again.
So are you saying that the CSV files created for use in 1254 are not correctly formatted for version 1255 ? or that perhaps I have fouled the format maybe?

cpixi:

Hi All... I have a similar problem, EZ Populate will not download files nor upload files, it just takes you to the admin login screen.

i am running ez 1.2.5.4 + zen 1.3.8.a + php5

seens some others had this problem but have not posted a fix in the general questions post.

any help would greatly be appreciated... I have installed and re-installed 3 times.

I'm having the same issue. I can't find a fix for this. Anyone know what's causing this?

Well I went back to EP version 1254 ZC138a
Im still getting error 500 but the products seem to be uploading. Im just not getting a report back.

This is weird because the first two files I uploaded gave me a report back with no error. All files after that return the 500 yet the product loads.

PS we really should be able to edit our posts so we can update them. It would make the forums much shorter to just update your current problem reports instead of making a whole new reply.

Hi, not sure if this it the right place to be posting,

I've just installed Easy Populate v 2.75a

I can go into zen cart admin, tools, easy populate - select the file to update, then click on insert in DB. but nothing happens apart from the page refreshes and products are not updated.

similarly when I try to use it to create an export file I can go through the motions of setting it up for export, I don't get any error messages but no file is created.

Anyone got an idea of what I'm doing wrong?

sorry, disregard that last post, I would delete it if I could

I have seen this posted elsewhere on this thread but have yet to see an answer. I have uploaded the files for version 1.2.5.5 I am working with zen 1.3.8. I have applied ths sql updates. I have done the installation per the install instructions. I can download the csv file.

I make changes to it and try to upload from hdd and I get no errors but I get no products added. I upload the file via ftp to the tempEP folder and add to db from that directory and get no errors but I get no products added.

I have unique names for the model, but it just doesnt seem to work. what am I doing wrong?
:frusty:

WilpackPackaging:

I have seen this posted elsewhere on this thread but have yet to see an answer. I have uploaded the files for version 1.2.5.5 I am working with zen 1.3.8. I have applied ths sql updates. I have done the installation per the install instructions. I can download the csv file.

I make changes to it and try to upload from hdd and I get no errors but I get no products added. I upload the file via ftp to the tempEP folder and add to db from that directory and get no errors but I get no products added.

I have unique names for the model, but it just doesnt seem to work. what am I doing wrong?
:frusty:

Wil,

Go to Tools -> Store Manager and Run both:
Update ALL Products Price Sorter and
Reset ALL Products Master Categories ID

That should hopefully fix it.

Go to Tools -> Store Manager and Run both:
Update ALL Products Price Sorter and
Reset ALL Products Master Categories ID

That should hopefully fix it.

I just tried that and still nothing. No additional products were added.

I tried doing the reset then re-uploading the file and then doing the reset again. Still not working.

Please read the title of this thread:

Easy Populate support for Version 1.2.5.4 namely Langer's version from Modhole not from ZC's download section.

The problem I am seeing is that with so many versions of EP floating about people are getting all sorts for issues and bugs and not being clear which version they are using.

Would it be an idea to start some new threads with the title of the versions of EP you are using ??

e.g
Easy Populate support for Version 1.2.5.4
Easy Populate support for Version 1.2.5.5.csv.2
Easy Populate support for Version 1.2.5.5
Easy Populate support for osc Version 2.77H

Just a thought :huh:

I've used EP to get items onto my site. Everything works great.

My issue is that I use the barcode numbers as the item number and when I download our current inventory to make price changes via EP, both excel and open office removes the zero off of the front of barcodes that then mess up my inventory on the reupload by adding duplicated products. How can I fix this?

Scrat:

Please read the title of this thread:

Easy Populate support for Version 1.2.5.4 namely Langer's version from Modhole not from ZC's download section.

The problem I am seeing is that with so many versions of EP floating about people are getting all sorts for issues and bugs and not being clear which version they are using.

Would it be an idea to start some new threads with the title of the versions of EP you are using ??

e.g
Easy Populate support for Version 1.2.5.4
Easy Populate support for Version 1.2.5.5.csv.2
Easy Populate support for Version 1.2.5.5
Easy Populate support for osc Version 2.77H

Just a thought :huh:

That is fine and dandy, however, in the download on the zencart site it references THIS THREAD! :censored:

Easy Populate 1.2.5.5.csv
Zen-Cart 1.3.8a Fresh Install
PHP 5.2.?
MySQL 5.?

I've been using Zen-Cart for over 2 years, this is the first site I have done with this Easy Populate mod, in the past I used the paid version, but I thought I would give this one a try.

my images are all in images/products/123456.jpg and I have verified they are there.

My csv file looks like this:

v_products_model,v_products_imagev_products_model,v_products_name_1,v_products_description_1,v_products_url_1,v_specials_price,v_specials_date_avail,v_specials_expires_date,v_products_price,v_products_weight,v_date_avail,v_date_added,v_products_quantity,v_manufacturers_name,v_categories_name_1,v_categories_name_2,v_categories_name_3,v_categories_name_4,v_categories_name_5,v_categories_name_6,v_categories_name_7,v_tax_class_title,v_status,v_metatags_products_name_status,v_metatags_title_status,v_metatags_model_status,v_metatags_price_status,v_metatags_title_tagline_status,v_metatags_title_1,v_metatags_keywords_1,v_metatags_description_1
33838,products/33838.jpg,PATRIOTIC PACHYDERM PR,"With trunks entwined, these elephants express their affection for each other— and for the USA! Brilliant American flag patchwork pattern. Porcelain. Each is 8¾"" x 5"" x 8"" high, and together form a 16"" long display. Pair",,,,,39.95,,,,999,,Americana,,,,,,,Taxable Goods,1,0,0,0,0,0,,,
34190,products/34190.jpg,UNITED WE STAND WALL PLAQUE,"Rustic wooden hanging sign proudly proclaims “United We Stand” as patriotic stars cleverly bounce on coils. 12¾"" x ¾"" x 14"" high. ",,,,,12.95,,,,999,,Americana,,,,,,,Taxable Goods,1,0,0,0,0,0,,,
```yet when I upload and import the file I get images/no_picture.gif assigned to each item.

What am I missing?
JOhn ><>

stlnyc:

I've used EP to get items onto my site. Everything works great.

My issue is that I use the barcode numbers as the item number and when I download our current inventory to make price changes via EP, both excel and open office removes the zero off of the front of barcodes that then mess up my inventory on the reupload by adding duplicated products. How can I fix this?
As you import into Excel set that column type as TEXT and it will leave it alone. This will not affect your import with the new prices.

Stuff4Toys:

Easy Populate 1.2.5.5.csv
Zen-Cart 1.3.8a Fresh Install
PHP 5.2.?
MySQL 5.?

I've been using Zen-Cart for over 2 years, this is the first site I have done with this Easy Populate mod, in the past I used the paid version, but I thought I would give this one a try.

my images are all in images/products/123456.jpg and I have verified they are there.

My csv file looks like this:

v_products_model,v_products_imagev_products_model,v_products_name_1,v_products_description_1,v_products_url_1,v_specials_price,v_specials_date_avail,v_specials_expires_date,v_products_price,v_products_weight,v_date_avail,v_date_added,v_products_quantity,v_manufacturers_name,v_categories_name_1,v_categories_name_2,v_categories_name_3,v_categories_name_4,v_categories_name_5,v_categories_name_6,v_categories_name_7,v_tax_class_title,v_status,v_metatags_products_name_status,v_metatags_title_status,v_metatags_model_status,v_metatags_price_status,v_metatags_title_tagline_status,v_metatags_title_1,v_metatags_keywords_1,v_metatags_description_1
33838,products/33838.jpg,PATRIOTIC PACHYDERM PR,"With trunks entwined, these elephants express their affection for each other— and for the USA! Brilliant American flag patchwork pattern. Porcelain. Each is 8¾"" x 5"" x 8"" high, and together form a 16"" long display. Pair",,,,,39.95,,,,999,,Americana,,,,,,,Taxable Goods,1,0,0,0,0,0,,,
34190,products/34190.jpg,UNITED WE STAND WALL PLAQUE,"Rustic wooden hanging sign proudly proclaims “United We Stand” as patriotic stars cleverly bounce on coils. 12¾"" x ¾"" x 14"" high. ",,,,,12.95,,,,999,,Americana,,,,,,,Taxable Goods,1,0,0,0,0,0,,,

> 
> What am I missing?
> JOhn ><>When I export I get

v_products_model,v_products_image,v_products_name_1,v_products_description_1,v_products_url_1,v_specials_price,v_specials_date_avail,v_specials_expires_date,v_products_price,v_products_weight,v_date_avail,v_date_added,v_products_quantity,v_manufacturers_name,v_categories_name_1,v_categories_name_2,v_categories_name_3,v_categories_name_4,v_categories_name_5,v_categories_name_6,v_categories_name_7,v_tax_class_title,v_status,v_metatags_products_name_status,v_metatags_title_status,v_metatags_model_status,v_metatags_price_status,v_metatags_title_tagline_status,v_metatags_title_1,v_metatags_keywords_1,v_metatags_description_1
33838,no_picture.gif,"PATRIOTIC PACHYDERM PR","With trunks entwined, these elephants express their affection for each other— and for the USA! Brilliant American flag patchwork pattern. Porcelain. Each is 8¾"" x 5"" x 8"" high, and together form a 16"" long display. Pair",,,,,39.95,0,"0000-00-00 00:00:00","2009-06-11 15:22:19",999,,Americana,,,,,,,"Taxable Goods",1,0,0,0,0,0,,,
34190,no_picture.gif,"UNITED WE STAND WALL PLAQUE","Rustic wooden hanging sign proudly proclaims “United We Stand” as patriotic stars cleverly bounce on coils. 12¾"" x ¾"" x 14"" high. ",,,,,12.95,0,"0000-00-00 00:00:00","2009-06-11 15:22:19",999,,Americana,,,,,,,"Taxable Goods",1,0,0,0,0,0,,,

JOhn ><>