Easy Populate 1.2.5.4 support

gamesmart:

I've only one problem with latest version of easy populate, after importing the csv file, i've the categories names in only one language, instead production description and title are rights in both languages i'm using. :huh:

example:

language 1 CATEGORY
language 2 CATEGORIA

after importing file

language 1 CATEGORY
language 2 (empty)

but product are rights in boths languages.
How i fix this? :shocking:
Thanks!

There are few ideas that help here:

1. Remember to make new categories by hand in the admin when using more than one language BEFORE uploading new EP file
2. If you didn't remember to do (1), remove ONLY that category that is a problematic one, create it again (and then you can add also other language names at once) and update the site again with your EP file
   OR
3. you can go to the Dr.Byte solution to remove the problematic language by taking first a "backup" of the products with EP, then saving somewhere all the category names you already have in the problematic language (if you have plenty of categories, it is faster to create them again by copy-pasting the names rather than re-inventing them) and then removing the problematic language in Localization -> Languages and adding it back. It will get all the product content from the working default language, so check you have all categories existing now (count the amount if many) and then upload again the EP backup file and you get all your products in that language back too. Then you still need to copy-paste the category names back to your previously problematic language.

Before trying the number 3, check if the solutions 1 or 2 helps you since those are fast to test.

Hello,

I'm trying to upload 2 languages (english and french) is there any way to do it?
I tried to upload just the english names, and it's working, but then both in the admin and the cart there are no product in french, just english.

Thanks

Hello all, I am attempting to use EP for the first time. everything loaded correctly( i think) when I attempt to import data, i do not get any error messages. but I do not see any products.

Should i change the permissions on my DB or add the categories first?

any help is appreciated

When I use Easy Populate to import products. The following fields go into the db as "0", They should go in as "1".

products_quantity_order_min

products_quantity_order_units

products_qty_box_status

products_quantity_mixed

products_mixed_discount_quantity

Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks

I need help, I've installed the newest version for my fresh install of 1.5, I can't get any Admin Boxes to show up in Configuration or Tools menu?? The page shows up when I type the Easy Populate admin page directly into the address bar, the one that lets you upload or download the files from /temp/

but it won't show in the drop down menu's. I'm a co-admin so I need it for others to use easily, otherwise I'd do it manually every time. I've tried the removal...

easypopulate.php?langer=remove
....it won't let me, tells me I need to "install, click here", every time I try... I do click "here" and it does the "Successfully installed.." etc... but it is allready installed, and if I try the uninstall again it just does it again and again.... I've tried to Re-Install all the files, that doesn't work either..
I tried to install the SQL thru copy/pasting it in the SQL tool in the admin. Everything! Any way to completely uninstall everything manually (especially the database stuff) other than the easypopulate.php?langer=remove that I've allready tried? I really just want to start over!! Or something...
Thanks

Before you go too far, I'd switch to Chadderuskies EP 4
https://github.com/chaddro/EasyPopulate-4.0
It's a great improvement over 1.2.5.4
Nick

Hi!
I am guessing this is the right area to ask questions about Easy Popluate...

I am trying to install Easy Populate but don't know where to put all the folders in. Below are the steps I took...

My Zencart : v1.5.0
Ezpopulate: 1.2.5.4
FTP program: Filezilla

1. I unzipped the files, renamed the admin file to EzpopAdmin.
2. Uploaded the temp file to the root directory (/) of zencart.
3. Uploaded the EzpopAdmin folder in entirety to admin... means... /-admin-EzpopAdmin
4. I realized perhaps that's wrong so, then deleted the EzpopAdmin folder and tried to uploaded just the files namely, includes and easypopulate.php. But I am a bit scared since the original admin folder already has an includes folder. Will the Ezpopulate one overwrite it?

Also where do I put install_sql, license, readme, history, install etc files that are left over? In the Root directory (/) or some other folder.

Sorry, I don't know much about such stuff... I did however upload a template successfully... so perhaps there is hope for me yet.

Thank you beforehand...

nftgrt:

Hi!
I am guessing this is the right area to ask questions about Easy Popluate...

I am trying to install Easy Populate but don't know where to put all the folders in. Below are the steps I took...

My Zencart : v1.5.0
Ezpopulate: 1.2.5.4
FTP program: Filezilla

1. I unzipped the files, renamed the admin file to EzpopAdmin.
2. Uploaded the temp file to the root directory (/) of zencart.
3. Uploaded the EzpopAdmin folder in entirety to admin... means... /-admin-EzpopAdmin
4. I realized perhaps that's wrong so, then deleted the EzpopAdmin folder and tried to uploaded just the files namely, includes and easypopulate.php. But I am a bit scared since the original admin folder already has an includes folder. Will the Ezpopulate one overwrite it?

Also where do I put install_sql, license, readme, history, install etc files that are left over? In the Root directory (/) or some other folder.

Sorry, I don't know much about such stuff... I did however upload a template successfully... so perhaps there is hope for me yet.

Thank you beforehand...

:ohmy:First off, you just made some hackers day. Never post your admin folders name here or anywhere else.:no:

If you rename the folder exactly as your admin folder is named, then just upload the folder. Nothing will be overwritten, the files are just added to the correct location within your admin. If you mispelled it, then delete the mispelled folder and try again.

Also where do I put install_sql, license, readme, history, install etc files that are left over? In the Root directory (/) or some other folder.

Sorry, I don't know much about such stuff... I did however upload a template successfully... so perhaps there is hope for me yet.

Thank you beforehand...[/quote]

They are just FYI so you can keep them or trash them. I would suggest you keep them if you need some info later, but not on your site.

Does this version of Easy Populate work with the new 1.5 zencart? If not, that could explain some problems.

Have not used this version for some years now.

sph
https://www.prommart.com
https://www.fashion-mart.biz

Does anybody have an example of a populated sample file that you that can be imported. my file is not populating my DB and i cant tell why.

SPH:

Does this version of Easy Populate work with the new 1.5 zencart? If not, that could explain some problems.

Have not used this version for some years now.

sph
https://www.prommart.com
https://www.fashion-mart.biz

I'm no expert on Zen-Cart modules/programming/etc, but when I install a module I can READ if the module is compatible for 1.3.8, 1.3.9 or 1.5. That's not only for this mod, also many people just go ahead and install Image Handler and Super Orders... :blink:

It surprises me that so many people just go ahead and install the modules without reading the info and support threads (at least, thats what it looks like to me).

When a module says it's compatible for 1.3.9, why install it on ZC1.5?!?! Many threads and post indicate that many modules are worked on the make them compatible for ZC1.5

Again, I'm not an expert, but if I just read I can see that ZC1.5 has a more tightened system to register add-ons and that there are many security improvements. So many moules need to be adapted to that. Thats why all the developers need time to upgrade their add-ons which they do in their free-time since many of us want free add-ons!

So please READ and if you are waiting for 1.5 modules to be upgraded, please be PATIENT and give the developers time to make them work and test... I think they go crazy by reading al those posts about people who don't 1.3.9 modules get to work with ZC1.5... :bangin:

Sorry, but I had to say this. No means to upset anyone...:hug: It's not just SPH since he's one of many ;) But as I said, this is going on with many modules.

As others say; Happy Zenning!! :smile:

Gerjan:

It's not just SPH since he's one of many ;) But as I said, this is going on with many modules.

No, it's not me. As I said, I haven't used this version of EP for several years. I was replying to those having problems with it on 1.5...suggesting it's not compatible.

I know how to read the forums and module info, thanks.

SPH:

No, it's not me. As I said, I haven't used this version of EP for several years. I was replying to those having problems with it on 1.5...suggesting it's not compatible.

I know how to read the forums and module info, thanks.

:oops: In your case; my apologies! I thought it meant it could explain some problems that you encountered :hug:

wagnerguy:

Does anybody have an example of a populated sample file that you that can be imported. my file is not populating my DB and i cant tell why.

Funny, as I just asked the same request at the Prestashop forum the other day as I want to get in to that cart in addition to zencart. Someone did give me a sample.

I'd return the favor for you, but have not used this version of EP for several years now. And if we're going to upgrade to the new 1.5 zencart, apparently only current option is the new EP4, which I use in conjunction with another EP, the one that allows addition of additional upload fields via the zencart admin. (I think that's the Easy Populate 1.3.9GP.e, apparently not compatible with 1.5)

sph
https://www.prommart.com
https://www.fashion-mart.biz

Gerjan:

:oops: In your case; my apologies! I thought it meant it could explain some problems that you encountered :hug:

No problem, thanks!

SPH:

Funny, as I just asked the same request at the Prestashop forum the other day as I want to get in to that cart in addition to zencart. Someone did give me a sample.

I'd return the favor for you, but have not used this version of EP for several years now. And if we're going to upgrade to the new 1.5 zencart, apparently only current option is the new EP4, which I use in conjunction with another EP, the one that allows addition of additional upload fields via the zencart admin. (I think that's the Easy Populate 1.3.9GP.e, apparently not compatible with 1.5)

sph
https://www.prommart.com
https://www.fashion-mart.biz

no problem.. one thing, do i need to add the categories to the import file? everything else is there

So, has easy populate always overridden the status column and i'm just now noticing or am i uploading something incorrectly?

If you are still using EP 1.2.5.4 then my tutorial may help:

http://www.zen-cart.com/wiki/index.php/Easy_Populate

schoolboy:

If you are still using EP 1.2.5.4 then my tutorial may help:

http://www.zen-cart.com/wiki/index.php/Easy_Populate

"Any fields left blank (NULL) will not always retain the current data in your store. Best to delete unneeded columns, and use original store data as updates template"

is that what you're speaking of? i only upload 2 columns, model and quantity, to keep our store synced with our accounting software (we do a lot of off-line phone and purchase orders too) which is run about twice a day. it's kind of obnoxious having to deactivate certain items every time. or do non-listed columns get affected anyway?

will EP 4 beta solve this problem? i guess i may as well test locally to find out....