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External links for slideshow extension
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:55 pm
by mikejones85
Hi all
Quick question - I have the slideshow extension running on the frontpage of our website,
http://www.stickerscape.co.uk.
I've recently added a new image which I want linked to an external website. I read some previous posts that noted to have an external link the link box needs to be in the format "
http://www.externalwebsite.co.uk" etc. However, when inserting the external website the link always defaults with my domain ahead of the external page e.g.
http://www.stickerscape.co.uk/http://ww ... site.co.uk.
This clearly causes a 404 error so I was just wondering if anyone can think of why my domain is defaulting as a prefix?
Thoughts most welcome!
Re: External links for slideshow extension
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:38 pm
by pprmkr
Check catalog/view/theme/YOUR_THEME/template/module/slideshow.tpl
You should find:
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<a href="<?php echo $banner['link']; ?>
If yes, check catalog/controller/module/slideshow.php
You should find:
One of those is changed and your url is added to the link.
Re: External links for slideshow extension
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 5:26 am
by mikejones85
Thanks for swift reply. Double checked both files and both were per the code you have above.
I'm running Opencart on a Joomla platform (via Aceshop) - could that be impacting it?
Re: External links for slideshow extension
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 2:50 pm
by pprmkr
Goto System - Design - Banners
Edit the banner
What is the value of field Link ?
Perhaps your url is added by admin/controller/design/banner ...
Re: External links for slideshow extension
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 4:15 pm
by mikejones85
This is URL in the field link:
http://www.nurserytrader.co.uk/en/produ ... er-review/
In the same banner I also have others linking internally which are URL relative to my domain e.g. farm-themed-stickers/farm-themed-stickers which will go to
http://www.stickerscape.co.uk/farm-them ... d-stickers.
I'll take a look at the admin/controller/design/banner files now....
Re: External links for slideshow extension
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 3:59 pm
by mikejones85
Hmmm after checking the banner files there was no obvious area that was putting in the domain URL.
Anyone any other thoughts on this?
Re: External links for slideshow extension
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 4:14 pm
by pprmkr
When value in field Link does not start with http:// , the base url will be added to it.
Check if you entered the link starting with http://
Re: External links for slideshow extension
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 4:27 pm
by mikejones85
Hi - sorry for delay in replying. Yes I have the "http://" in (the exact link is "
http://www.nurserytrader.co.uk/en/produ ... ker-review", but still defaults to adding the base url to become "
www.stickerscape.co.uk/http://www.nurse ... ker-review"
How frustrating - I've checked the files and can't see where it would be defaulting to adding the base URL?!