Additional Customers Fields

I've been following the first few and the last pages of this 42-page thread. I have a question, however, that I couldn't find an answer to right off the bat, though:

the new customer fields on my sign up page look like this:

Blank.

I have two custom customer fields added in the backend using TheOracle's mod. Any ideas as to how to make the fields show up correctly?

Thanks a lot,

luke

I am sorry to bother you all. I am getting the error:

1054 Unknown column 'moderators_level' in 'field list'
in:
[INSERT INTO customers (moderators_level, customers_firstname, customers_lastname, customers_email_address, customers_nick, customers_telephone, customers_fax, customers_newsletter, customers_email_format, customers_default_address_id, customers_password, customers_authorization, customers_gender, customers_dob)

Because I think is to do with the additional customers field I have decided not to install the additional customer field, so I have deleted the files from the remote site but I still get that error.

CAN ANYONE HELP ME PLEASE AS I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF A PROMOTION CAMPAIGN www.aromaegusto.co.uk

Thanks I appreciate your help
Franco

emilio:

Hi Danilo
Just go to the italian forum and check for modulo P.iva e Codice Fiscale
on http://www.zen.cart.opzione.com of Paolo de Dionigi that suits your needs
Two or one fields at your choice customizable to suit your choice.
Just make the appropriate translation and you're done

Sorry emilio, I can't find it. Your link is not working.
:(

Ok, I foound it anyway. http://www.zen-cart.opzione.com/modules/mydownloads/

My Italian and coding knowledge will not be sufficient. I will have to wait for other solutions posted here I guess.

Thank you anyway.

lukemcr:

I've been following the first few and the last pages of this 42-page thread. I have a question, however, that I couldn't find an answer to right off the bat, though:

the new customer fields on my sign up page look like this:

Blank.

I have two custom customer fields added in the backend using TheOracle's mod. Any ideas as to how to make the fields show up correctly?

Thanks a lot,

luke

I'm experiencing the exact same problem. I had a difficult time following the instructions, because it says everything is done from the admin area. I took that to have literal meaning. However after poking around it appears that manual edits to the code need to be done in the includes/templates/"my_template"/templates/tpl_account_edit.php and includes/templates/"my_template"/templates/tpl_modules_create_account.php files.

First question, are those the only files that need to be edited manually?

I found in each of those files, the example additional fields, which is where I came to the assumption I needed to add an entry for my new field in these files. I added a single new field and used one of the examples to add it, in other words I modified the cellphone example to be my new field.

Just like the example above when I load the new account page, nothing shows up inside the additional fields area. Thus far I'm not seeing any errors, just nothing shows up as I expect for it to.

What could I be doing wrong?

stage

I managed to resolve the issue of the extra field not displaying, turn out that do to copy and paste I had inavertantly used the wrong function in my tpl_modules_create_account.php file. I straightened that out and now the field does display.

However now I am having problems getting the additional field to save to the database.

I think the reason so many are having problems with this mod, is that there are so many different files involved. It's my impression that the architecture of ZC may be designed to be adaptable to plug-ins and mods, but actually makes the process much more difficult than it should be. Perhaps one day they will get it right, but thats a long way off from my point of view. I've installed dozens of mods for osCommerce and never had a major problem. I've attempted to install three mods for ZC and each has been a mini nightmare.

stage

stage:

I think the reason so many are having problems with this mod, is that there are so many different files involved.Amongst other things, that may be a part of it.

stage:

I've attempted to install three mods for ZC and each has been a mini nightmare.As you know, each mod developer has their strengths, as well as a certain level of knowledge about the system they're developing for. I'm sure you've seen lots of "good" and "bad" using modules with other systems too. Lots that are easy to install, and lots that aren't. Lots that are dependable. Lots that are not. Lots that are complicated. Some that are not.

I think you've already stated where you think this mod fits for you.

I managed to get everything working correctly. I had missed one section of code when I did the text compare on create_account.php. I found that all the problems I had with this were due to errors that I had made. In part because the instructions for me were a little difficult to follow. There are a lot of files involved and several places that need to modified.

My lessons learned:

1. Pay very close attending doing the text compare on the five files listed in the instructions.
2. Don't forget to change the folder name for "your_template" to the actual name before uploading it.
3. Inside your includes/templates/"your_template"/templates/ directory. For both the tpl_modules_create_account.php and tpl_account_edit_default.php files. Use the provided examples within the additional files section for your own new additional fields.The code is fairly well commented which I found makes it easy to find the correct places to make changes. Again just take it slow and careful to avoid problems.

stage

I'm getting this error post installation of MOD v.2.55. in my Administration Area:

Fatal error: Call to undefined function: get_table_fields() in d:\inetpub\time-co\zencart\admin\additional_customers_fields.php on line 196

Anybody had the same problem?

not allready installed

ever since I installed this mod I cannot send order status emails to my customers. I don't get any errors and it looks as if it works, but the email is never recieved my any of my customers. Any help?

I am having a similar problem. My orders come in without all the info in the order view, but it is in the new customer page.

I am very disappointed with this mod and personally believe it is NOT READY FOR ROLLOUT as evidence by the length of this thread.

Instead of asking for $$$$ to install it as almost everyone I spoke with is completely frustrated with it, how about enlisting our help to get this thing fixed right. It is a very valuable enhancement, however, I've invested hours and not only is it still not working correctly, but now I'm having ancillary problems.

With all due respect to the author; I am guessing that English may not be his first language(?) as the answers to questions are not on point and I have to ask the same questions over & over to get any hint of what's going on.

The installation directions are almost incomprehensible and should be rewritten.

Again, I know I and others are more than willing to help - but the situation as it stands is beyond bearable.

I hate to add to an already exhaustive list of problems... I managed to get the mod installed. Still working out the kinks. Does anyone know how to make the additional customer fields REQUIRED?

creative:

Yes, this is happening for me as well. I didn't notice until I checked after reading your post.

I also have my h1 headings missing from the product info, shipping & returns, site map, privacy notice and conditions of use pages. None of these are MODs or add-ons, but the pages provided in the basic install of Zen Cart. However, all my categories have retained their h1 headings. Hmmm...wonky.

I am having the exact same problem. Was a solution to this?

Also I couldn't get this Mod to work at all. Has anyone got a update for this MOD. I find the installation file is very confusing - or maybe it is just me. I really would like to have this working on my site, but I am unable to do the changes.

I understand the author is no longer supporting the MOD due to issues listed on his site. But due to the length of this thread it seems to be a MOD that a lot of people want to use. Of the people that have worked out the kinks and have "translated" confusing install text file, can you please post an update on the downloads or at least on this thread - hopefully as a sticky.

Thank you in advanced!!!

Well, $*%&_ this~!:yuck:

I took my backup prior to installing (thank you G-d!) and just copied over my includes and admin folders. As all my goodies are in their respective override folders, all is wonderful in the land of Zen.

::::I love my backups, I love my backups, I love my backups...::::

supersnow:

I am having the exact same problem. Was a solution to this?

Hello Snow,

So sorry for the delay in my response. I have since moved on from this mod. It is a great idea and maybe should be considered as a future enhancement to the wonderful world of ZenCart. However, after struggling for quite awhile with the additional customer fields mod, I've since cleaned it out of my store. My apologies for not being much help. Best of luck!

creative:

Hello Snow,

So sorry for the delay in my response. I have since moved on from this mod. It is a great idea and maybe should be considered as a future enhancement to the wonderful world of ZenCart. However, after struggling for quite awhile with the additional customer fields mod, I've since cleaned it out of my store. My apologies for not being much help. Best of luck!

Yeah I am thinking the same. This mod is not working and is very confusing. I just wish that the zencart dev team could have optional fields available that can be set as either text a drop down, check box or radio. Similar to the attributes area. Maybe I will add this to the wish list area.

But thank you for getting back to me.

Its ashame that this mod isnt being supported. I just wanted to change or add one field and thats the Birthday field. We dont want the entire birthday, just the month. Anyone know of a way to do that mannually - Im only partly zenned :blink: and could use a little help.

I just needed to add a simple text field. So just used this mod: http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73181

Hey all,

Am I correct in understanding that there is no one maintaining this mod currently?

I just finished installing it, and after some playing around and bug squelching, got it working fine. If there is no one currently keeping it up, I'll volunteer. Probably about time I start giving something back to Zen Cart community. :blush:

If there is someone maintaining it and there's a repository of documentation or updated code, can someone pass me the link? I could at the very least submit some patches for the latest version and a more thorough set of instructions for installation and customization. It's a wee bit tedious searching through this 44 page and counting thread.

thanks,