Can the default mod-rewrite file be named "htaccess.txt" instead of ".htaccess.txt"? Since files with dots at the front are hidden, a lot of people miss it when dragging and dropping the upload folder contents to an FTP window.
I really don't see why this should be done, this would make things even more confusing for people than it already is. All you need to do is rename the file before upload. As for the hidden files, just set your ftp browser to show hidden files, or ask your host to set your ftp server to list them
The file was originally called "htaccess.txt", and at some point in 1.3.x or 1.4.x it was changed to ".htaccess.txt". The instructions inside the file even say, "In your opencart directory rename htaccess.txt to .htaccess."
I do know how to show hidden files, so I'm not confused, it's just an extra annoying step when uploading. My point is that other people may not, and if they drag and drop the contents of the "upload" folder to an FTP window, the .htaccess.txt file won't be uploaded because it's hidden. Personally, I think that way is more confusing for less tech-savvy people.
But, to each his own.
I do know how to show hidden files, so I'm not confused, it's just an extra annoying step when uploading. My point is that other people may not, and if they drag and drop the contents of the "upload" folder to an FTP window, the .htaccess.txt file won't be uploaded because it's hidden. Personally, I think that way is more confusing for less tech-savvy people.
But, to each his own.
The problem is that -- for non-tech people -- there's no easy way to do this on a Mac. (Case in point: this thread.) Things would have been much easier for the original poster in that thread if .htaccess.txt was renamed to htaccess.txt.
Maybe it would only be easier for us Mac people, though...
Maybe it would only be easier for us Mac people, though...
http://www.macworld.com/article/51830/2 ... inder.html
I work from the command line, so this isn't desperately relevant to me, but the above should take care of it. In short, from a terminal:
defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles YES
then restart finder.
I work from the command line, so this isn't desperately relevant to me, but the above should take care of it. In short, from a terminal:
defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles YES
then restart finder.
mwallace -- Thanks for the suggestion, I've also used the command line to achieve this. However, my point still stands: a non-tech person won't know how to do this (or even what the command line is). My suggestion here of uploading the entire zip folder and using cPanel's file manager to unzip it might be easier for non-tech people to understand. Any votes from you non-techies out there?
As a non-tech person; I agree with Johnathan.
http://www.innercitycycles.com.au using version 1.5.1.3
The whole store and cart development is a steep learning curve for anyone who has not done it before. Whilst .htaccess is a "hidden" problem for Mac users it is not the only one they face when developing a store.
I added a post yesterday with tips for Mac users, including a link to a nice free Dashboard Widget that can toggle show hidden files on or off. All tips are a result of my experience through trying to set up my first OC store, and searching the forum and the internet for solutions.
Have a look...
http://forum.opencart.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=71413
I added a post yesterday with tips for Mac users, including a link to a nice free Dashboard Widget that can toggle show hidden files on or off. All tips are a result of my experience through trying to set up my first OC store, and searching the forum and the internet for solutions.
Have a look...
http://forum.opencart.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=71413
Totally agree with both comments - yes, amazingly steep learning curve, and yes, its a Mac issue. I am not sure what the "target user" would be for OC, but with a little help, and the odd stupid question, even a non-tech retailer like me can get a good result.... but that "mac issue" cost me about 2 days of my life ! LOL
http://www.innercitycycles.com.au using version 1.5.1.3
Thank you for this!
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@rph,
It was a tongue in cheek comment, not really meant to be serious. Having grown up with Win and Dos before, then Linux and now Mac there are advantages and disadvantages to all of the OS.
I use Win7 on a laptop and Mac Osx on my desktop. I have found I use the Mac much more now than Win, but both OS are pretty stable.
It was a tongue in cheek comment, not really meant to be serious. Having grown up with Win and Dos before, then Linux and now Mac there are advantages and disadvantages to all of the OS.
I use Win7 on a laptop and Mac Osx on my desktop. I have found I use the Mac much more now than Win, but both OS are pretty stable.
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