We just had reliased the new contribution: compare products module. Here is a link: http://www.opencart.com/index.php?route ... ion_id=320
This version works only in ajax mode, which is turning on in admin panel and tested on version 1.3.2
Tried it...
Errors:
1. Parse error: syntax error, unexpected $end in \catalog\view\theme\default\template\product\compare_page.tpl on line 83
2. The language file update for "text_compare" wasn't included so there is no translation
Errors:
1. Parse error: syntax error, unexpected $end in \catalog\view\theme\default\template\product\compare_page.tpl on line 83
2. The language file update for "text_compare" wasn't included so there is no translation
Actually I just fixed an error with location of the core language file (english.php) in upload folder of the contrib and reupload it.
And I don't catch the parsing error in \catalog\view\theme\default\template\product\compare_page.tpl you get. All works fine. I just tested on the new installation of v 1.3.2.
And I don't catch the parsing error in \catalog\view\theme\default\template\product\compare_page.tpl you get. All works fine. I just tested on the new installation of v 1.3.2.
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It's really strange, you get the error 
I had just checked all the code in different browsers and it works fine. No errors, no notices, all text labels are in place.
I had just checked all the code in different browsers and it works fine. No errors, no notices, all text labels are in place.
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ah.. ok the problem is the php is a real mess in the tpl
You got opening php tags like <? xxxxx ?> which is fine if you are using shorthand, but shorthand format is <?= xxxx ?> so I don't know how that could have ever worked.
There were echo's that didn't end in semicolon...which is ok.. but not best practice.
There were echo's being used like functions:
echo($text) instead of echo $text
A mix of " and ' for array references... also ok.. but not best practice.
I've cleaned up the file for you and attached it. It works now.
You got opening php tags like <? xxxxx ?> which is fine if you are using shorthand, but shorthand format is <?= xxxx ?> so I don't know how that could have ever worked.
There were echo's that didn't end in semicolon...which is ok.. but not best practice.
There were echo's being used like functions:
echo($text) instead of echo $text
A mix of " and ' for array references... also ok.. but not best practice.
I've cleaned up the file for you and attached it. It works now.
So I tried it out.. the concept works well. Very nice.
I think OpenCart needs some sort of dynamic field or product type system that compares specs. Typically you only need compare when working with like-minded products like Computers that have many additional spec entries.
CPU
RAM
FSB
PSU
etc
I think OpenCart needs some sort of dynamic field or product type system that compares specs. Typically you only need compare when working with like-minded products like Computers that have many additional spec entries.
CPU
RAM
FSB
PSU
etc
Thank you for cleaning up my template code 
And I'm full agree with you about product type system. I think, It'll be one of my further contribs.
And I'm full agree with you about product type system. I think, It'll be one of my further contribs.
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thyberian,
Yes, I've made a mistake when publish this version like for version 1.x, I just tested it on version 1.3.2 and it works well on this version of the OpenCart. This is a first version of that contribution, so if it will be popular, I think I'll make the new release with multi versions support.
Once more thanks Qphoria for some support on this forum
Yes, I've made a mistake when publish this version like for version 1.x, I just tested it on version 1.3.2 and it works well on this version of the OpenCart. This is a first version of that contribution, so if it will be popular, I think I'll make the new release with multi versions support.
Once more thanks Qphoria for some support on this forum
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@webaccent, I am eager to try this module for 1.3.4. If you can update it to work with 1.3.4, many of us will be grateful. I am new to OpenCart. I do not want to be testing 1.3.2 when 1.3.4 is available to me. However, I do think your module is critical to many of us. So, please consider getting this available ASAP, for the current version of OpenCart. Thanks!webaccent wrote:thyberian,
Yes, I've made a mistake when publish this version like for version 1.x, I just tested it on version 1.3.2 and it works well on this version of the OpenCart. This is a first version of that contribution, so if it will be popular, I think I'll make the new release with multi versions support.
Once more thanks Qphoria for some support on this forum
What would be useful (Which i developed for a custom cart i built) would be to have a 'Features' area of the Product page, working similar to the 'Add Options area, i.e, javascript powered'.
You would have two fields, Option Name, and Option Value, this means it is fully customisable allowing for fields such as 'Megapixels: 8mp' etc.
This would then just be entered into a database table and associated with the product id so when you do your compare you can just pull the 'features' for each product and actually have a compare.
Looks good though
You would have two fields, Option Name, and Option Value, this means it is fully customisable allowing for fields such as 'Megapixels: 8mp' etc.
This would then just be entered into a database table and associated with the product id so when you do your compare you can just pull the 'features' for each product and actually have a compare.
Looks good though
I'm just uploaded a new version of the module for OpenCart 1.3.4
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hey, great module! i have installed it but the results page seems to look abit funny..
example:
http://shop.disifin.co.uk/ original site look/layout
http://shop.disifin.co.uk/index.php?rou ... mpare/page - looks like no background, also seems to have an image missing, not sure what tho.
and if i wanted to add other variables to the compare function is this possible?
example, this is a disinfectant company, and they want to know the different litres can be made with each product. is this doable? (there are a few more)
many thanks
example:
http://shop.disifin.co.uk/ original site look/layout
http://shop.disifin.co.uk/index.php?rou ... mpare/page - looks like no background, also seems to have an image missing, not sure what tho.
and if i wanted to add other variables to the compare function is this possible?
example, this is a disinfectant company, and they want to know the different litres can be made with each product. is this doable? (there are a few more)
many thanks
DannyMacD,
I'm just uploaded the new version with background bug fixed.
Actually, you are unable to change the number of a variables to compare, cause you need a product attributes, which are inaccessable in standard opencart. But, we can discuss this question as some kind of custom work with your site.
I'm just uploaded the new version with background bug fixed.
Actually, you are unable to change the number of a variables to compare, cause you need a product attributes, which are inaccessable in standard opencart. But, we can discuss this question as some kind of custom work with your site.
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cool, i will have to speak too the boss and see what is wanted. but wanted to ask is there a way to restrict it to only 4 products at one time? im not really keen on the way it scrolls haha. is that a simple code thing or is it too much custom work?
many thanks
many thanks
for DannyMacD
I've made 4 items limitation for you
replace file catalog/model/catalog/compare.php with that one in attachment
I've made 4 items limitation for you
replace file catalog/model/catalog/compare.php with that one in attachment
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