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Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.x - Updated JUNE 2nd 2017

Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 5:22 pm
by iSenseLabs
Hello guys,

In continuation to Qahar's Tutorial collection post for 1.5.x we believe it is good to share our collection of Tutorials, Guides and How-to's for OpenCart 2.0x. All of the tutorials are free and created as to educate and solve problems of OpenCart 2.0x.

A little teaser to our forthcoming OpenCart Tutorial's Book which will also be free for you to download and enjoy. Stay tuned as we have a lot more tutorials coming soon.

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FREE download OpenCart Tips and Tricks Vol #1

Basic Tutorials

How to solve OpenCart 2 issue when FTP support is disabled?
How to set up multi-store in OpenCart 2.0.x
How to add Google Analytics to OpenCart 2.0.x
How to install or delete modules in OpenCart 2.0
Custom fields in OpenCart 2
3 Ways to Modify Your Product Options in Opencart 2.0.x
Maintenance Mode Tutorial
Cookie consent notification in OpenCart


How to

How to configure modules and assign them to layouts in OpenCart 2.x?
How to display price of an item as FREE instead of 0.0
How to add the manufacturer logo to your product page in OpenCart 2.x
How to disable the CAPTCHA validation in the product reviews in OpenCart 2.x
How to add a Notification bar in your store and admin panel in OpenCart 2.x
How to add ‘Clear Cart’ button for the products in the shopping cart in OpenCart 2.x
How to disable other shipping methods if Free Shipping is available in OpenCart 2.x
How to add store logo and product images to invoices in OpenCart 2.x
How to add a tab with products from the same manufacturer in your product page in OpenCart 2.x
How to remove 'Compare this Product' and 'Add to Wish List' in OpenCart 2.0
How to extend your admin login session in OpenCart 2.x
How to extend your admin login session in OpenCart 2.x
How to add a Scroll-to-top button in OpenCart 2.x
How to display percentage difference on specials in OpenCart 2.0.x
How to add new languages to your OpenCart extensions? A 4-step tutorial
Disable shopping cart saving on customer logout in OpenCart 2.0.x
How to hide your Add-to-Cart Button and your Product Price in OpenCart 2.0.x

Developer

OpenCart 2.0.x Event System Tutorial
Using the new API methods of OpenCart 2.x

Security

Restrict admin access to your IP addresses
Password protect the OpenCart admin

Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.0x

Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 7:36 pm
by aljawaid
Thank you for this!

It helps a lot and the explanations make so much sense :)

Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.0x

Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 3:58 am
by aljawaid
Do you think these would be compatible with 2.0.3.0 now that it has just been released?

Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.0x

Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 11:20 pm
by iSenseLabs
Hi Pennyprofits,

we believe everything will be working okay for the forthcoming OpenCart 2.0.3, but in case of any problem you can always ask a question in the below the comments section.

Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.0x

Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2015 12:02 am
by yasar
Thank you for your information

Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.0x

Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 12:31 pm
by adiproject
WOW, this great.. many problem of OC 2.0 can be solved here, thanks ;) GOOD JOB !

Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.0x - Updated 30 SEP 2

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 9:56 pm
by iSenseLabs
In continuation to our previous commit I am very happy to introduce our second book FREE download OpenCart Tips and Tricks Vol #2

OpenCart Tips and Tricks is a series of books that help you get started with the OpenCart e-commerce platform. The book features basic set up tutorials, tweaks with samples of code, security and developer oriented guides. Here is a little bit of information on the book and what you will find there:

- 8 beginner OpenCart 2.0.x tutorials on how to get you started with the system
- Step-by-step do it yourself guides that will teach you how to implement changes to your own OpenCart store
- DIY troubleshooting of common OpenCart problems
- Security section to help you protect your OpenCart store from hackers
- E-commerce advice section to educate, inspire and get you ahead of your competition

FREE download OpenCart Tips and Tricks Vol #2

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Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.0x - Updated 30 SEP 2

Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2015 6:38 pm
by macwhore
I do think that the security best practices should be drummed into peoples heads before they build a live shop so this looks like a promising little book.

Thanks!

Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.0x - Updated 30 SEP 2

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:41 pm
by xxvirusxx
Product pictures in order email

After some comparation using "@tik" Product pictures in order email and files from 2.1.0.2 I managed to change the files to show products image in order e-mail. If someone has better knowledge to make an extension will be great :)

File: catalog/view/theme/default/template/mail/order.tpl
Line: 84
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<?php echo $product['name']; ?>
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<a href="<?php echo $product['href']; ?>"><img src="<?php echo $product['thumb']; ?>" title="<?php echo $product['name']; ?>" style="float:left;" /></a><?php echo " "; ?><a href="<?php echo $product['href']; ?>"><?php echo $product['name']; ?><a href="<?php echo $product['href']; ?>"></a>
File: catalog/model/checkout/order.php
Line: 415
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$data = array();
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$this->load->model('tool/image');
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$option_data = array();
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$product_query = $this->db->query("SELECT image FROM " . DB_PREFIX . "product WHERE product_id = '" . (int)$product['product_id'] . "'");
				foreach ($product_query->rows as $prodquery) { 
				$image = $prodquery['image']; 
					}
				$thumb = $this->model_tool_image->resize($image, 60, 60);
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$data['products'][] = array(
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					'thumb'    => $thumb,
						'href'	   => $this->url->link('product/product', 'product_id=' . $product['product_id']),
For ocmod, edit at you like

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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<modification>
   <name>Product photos order email</name>
   <code>products_photos</code>
   <version>1.0</version>
   <link>http://forum.opencart.com</link>
   <author>xxvirusxx</author>

   <file path="catalog/view/theme/default/template/mail/order.tpl">
      <operation error="log">
         <search><![CDATA[ <?php echo $product['name']; ?> ]]></search>
         <add position="replace"><![CDATA[
<a href="<?php echo $product['href']; ?>"><img src="<?php echo $product['thumb']; ?>" title="<?php echo $product['name']; ?>" style="float:left;" /></a><?php echo " "; ?><a href="<?php echo $product['href']; ?>"><?php echo $product['name']; ?><a href="<?php echo $product['href']; ?>"></a>
         ]]></add>
      </operation>

   </file>

   <file path="catalog/model/checkout/order.php">
      <operation error="log">
         <search><![CDATA[ $data = array(); ]]></search>
         <add position="after"><![CDATA[
            $this->load->model('tool/image');
         ]]></add>
      </operation>

      <operation error="log">
         <search><![CDATA[ $option_data = array(); ]]></search>
         <add position="after"><![CDATA[
            $product_query = $this->db->query("SELECT image FROM " . DB_PREFIX . "product WHERE product_id = '" . (int)$product['product_id'] . "'");
            foreach ($product_query->rows as $prodquery) {
            $image = $prodquery['image'];
               }
            $thumb = $this->model_tool_image->resize($image, 60, 60);
         ]]></add>
      </operation>

      <operation error="log">
         <search><![CDATA[ $data['products'][] = array( ]]></search>
         <add position="after"><![CDATA[
            'thumb'    => $thumb,
            'href'      => $this->url->link('product/product', 'product_id=' . $product['product_id']),
         ]]></add>
      </operation>

   </file>

</modification>

Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.0x - Updated 30 SEP 2

Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:24 pm
by iSenseLabs
OpenCart Tips and Tricks Vol 3 coming soon.

RE: Add Product Images to Customer eMail Confirmation

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 3:46 am
by IP_CAM
This one works well in my OC v.2.1.0.2 + OC v.2.2 :

Add Product Images to Customer Order Confirmation eMail OC v.2.1.0.2 - 2.2 free
my V.2 Version Extensions are not longer online, sorry,!

Good Luck ;)
Ernie
bigmax.ch/cart

Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.0x - Updated 30 SEP 2

Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 6:08 pm
by OSG
Hi ,

Is there a tutorial on how to upgrade from version 2.0.3.1 to 2.2.0.0 ?

if there is one , could someone kindly point me to it.

Thanks

Hais
OSG

Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.0x - Updated 30 SEP 2

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:30 pm
by iSenseLabs
In continuation to our previous Book OpenCart Tips and Tricks Vol #2 I am happy to introduce our newest FREE eBook The Definitive Guide to Getting Started with OpenCart 2.x For Beginners

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The Beginner's Guide to OpenCart is an eBook that explains the entire process of getting started with the free open-source E-Commerce platform OpenCart (2.x - 2.3.x).

The book is OpenCart 2.3 Ready.

This is a step-by-step guide that will teach you about:

- The Installation of OpenCart
- The OpenCart Dashboard
- The Setup of Your E-Commerce Store
- The Management of Orders and Customers
- The Modifications of Your Store's Functionality
- The Website Design and OpenCart Extensions
- The Tracking and Analytics of Your Store Activity
- BONUS: 8 Additional Posts to Kickstart the Growth of Your OpenCart Shop

FREE download The Definitive Guide to Getting Started with OpenCart 2.x For Beginners

Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.0x - Updated 22 AUG 2

Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 11:27 pm
by allenwood
Wow this is great, Many problem are solved

Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.0x - Updated 22 AUG 2

Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 11:27 pm
by allenwood
Hello Everyone,
This is Allen from Pakistan and newly register with your community. I'm really happy to see here that people are helping each others.

Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.0x - Updated 25 APR 2017

Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 4:54 pm
by iSenseLabs
Hello community,

For the community members who prefer watching than reading, just wanted to update you about our newest collection of OpenCart video tutorials. So far we have 22 videos with 4 more coming the next 2 weeks.

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You can view the videos selection here: https://isenselabs.com/videos. If you have any video suggestions please reach us at stoychev[.at.]isenselabs.com and we will be happy to consider your idea for our next tutorial.

Thanks! O0

Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.0x - Updated 25 APR 2017

Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 8:44 pm
by iSenseLabs
Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to let everyone know that our 3rd free book OpenCart Tips and Tricks is almost ready. Here is a sneak preview of the cover
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Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.x - Updated JUNE 2nd 2017

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 2:38 pm
by iSenseLabs
In continuation to our previous Book The Definitive Guide to Getting Started with OpenCart 2.x For Beginners I am happy to introduce our newest FREE eBook OpenCart Tips and Tricks Vol #3

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OpenCart Tips and Tricks is a series of books that help you get started with the OpenCart E-Commerce platform. The book features basic set up tutorials, tweaks with samples of code, security and developer oriented guides.

The book is OpenCart 2.3 Ready.

This is a step-by-step guide that will teach you about:

- 13 introductory OpenCart tutorials on how to get you started with the system
- Step-by-step do it yourself tutorials that will teach you how to implement changes to your own OpenCart store
- Developer tutorials
- E-Commerce inspiration with examples of beautifully designed OpenCart sites

Free Download OpenCart Tips and Tricks Vol #3

Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.x - Updated JUNE 2nd 2017

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:23 pm
by george.jacob
Can anyone help in disabling COD for certain categories of products in opencart?

Re: Tutorial Collection for OpenCart 2.x - Updated JUNE 2nd 2017

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:31 pm
by webcorvo