Catalog opens after database import but Empty

[2injoy]

Hello, I have been working tirelessly for 4 or 5 days on a fresh install and database import (I have have read at least 100 threads/posts in effort not to ask any questions). But, unfortunately I am stuck.

Was using regular Oscommerce with no extras added. I have had a store with customers and products etc. so I didn't want to lose my information. Fresh oscmax install worked fine after a few attempts to just import my old dB. Followed the mysqldiff instructions, got the database all compared, exported, imported etc. (only exported the categories, product info, customer info, order info and address book) and modified all the other tables etc. Admin works fine and I can see my categories and products via Admin. But when I click on MyDomain.com – Buy Domains for $8.95 – Free Domain Name Management tools I see the oscmax blue template, no products or catagories can be seen. this message is at the top of the page:

Warning: The downloadable products directory does not exist: DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD. Downloadable products will not work until this directory is valid.

All links on the catalog/index.php when clicked bring up error pages mydomain.comdir_ws_http_catalogcontact_us.php.

FYI: on a windows server, using dreamweaver to ftp.

I am sure that the answer is here in the forum, but I am worn out. I had never heard of oscmax before this week and have managed my way to this point. please help me! I appreciate your help...

[michael_s]

Did you import the products_to_categories table from your osC database? That is the first most obvious question.

Next, the DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD error just means that you need to make the downloads directory writable on your filesystem.

Finally, post the exact error message when clicking on links. From what you posted, your path settings are wrong in your configure.php file.

[2injoy]

Thanks for the response.
1. Yes, I transferred the products_to_categories table from the osC database
2. exact error-Firefox can't find the server at mydomain.comdir_ws_http_catalogshipping.php.
3. yes, something is wrong with configure.php, but after reading the installation instructions I never see anything that tells you a complete step by step for getting this to work. I didn't make changes to the configure.php so I don't know what it is I am supposed to change. Sorry, I am not a coder...

[michael_s]

You don't need to be a coder, but you do need to know what the correct path to your files is.

When you run the installer, you need to tell it what the path to your site is (it asks for it). If you put the wrong info in the installer, your cart will not work correctly.

So, since you have already added data to your database, don't run the installer again, it could wipe out the contents. You will need to edit the configure.php file located at /catalog/includes/configure.php

You need to make the paths in that file match where the files actually are located on your server. That will fix the problem. There is no step-by-step for setting the path, as it is one step > Edit the configure.php paths to match your server and where the files are actually located.

Judging from the error, your configure.php paths are missing all the forward slashes / and also has an incorrect dir_ws_http_ in it. Remove the dir_ws_http_ part from any path and make sure to put forward slashes between the different directory and filenames.

Output should look like:

mydomain.com/catalog/shipping.php

[2injoy]

okay Michael, thank you again. Yes, I do know how to make edits on the php files, I just meant I couldn't figure out what to change on my own (since I am not a coder), not that I don't know how to change the text... I followed the instructions and opened the catalog/includes/configure.php

thought I fixed everything that needed a '/' and I can now see the names of products and the categories are showing up.

But still when I click on anything, the url's are the same...the paths all say... Firefox can't find the server at mydomain.comdir_ws_http_catalogindex.php.

but there is no dir_ws_http_ mentioned in my file. (at least not that I can see)

here is my configure.php info: maybe this will help. Obviously I am missing one small detail. I am sorry to keep bothering you...I know I am close to success....
// Define the webserver and path parameters
// * DIR_FS_* = Filesystem directories (local/physical)
// * DIR_WS_* = Webserver directories (virtual/URL)
define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://mydomain.com'); // eg, cPanel® - should not be empty for productive servers
define('HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER', 'http://mydomain.com');
define('HTTPS_CATALOG_SERVER', 'https://mydomain.com');
define('ENABLE_SSL_CATALOG', 'true'); // secure webserver for catalog module
define('DIR_FS_DOCUMENT_ROOT', 'D:/hshome/******/mydomain.com/catalog/'); // where the pages are located on the server
define('DIR_WS_ADMIN', '/catalog/admin/'); // absolute path required
define('DIR_FS_ADMIN', 'D:/hshome/******/mydomain.com/catalog/admin/'); // absolute pate required
define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '/catalog/'); // absolute path required
define('DIR_FS_CATALOG', 'D:/hshome/*****/mydomain.com/catalog/'); // absolute path required
define('DIR_WS_IMAGES', 'images/');
define('DIR_WS_ICONS', DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'icons/');
define('DIR_WS_CATALOG_IMAGES', DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'images/');
define('DIR_WS_INCLUDES', 'includes/');
define('DIR_WS_BOXES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'boxes/');
define('DIR_WS_FUNCTIONS', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'functions/');
define('DIR_WS_CLASSES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'classes/');
define('DIR_WS_MODULES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'modules/');
define('DIR_WS_LANGUAGES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'languages/');
define('DIR_WS_CATALOG_LANGUAGES', DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'includes/languages/');
define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_LANGUAGES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'includes/languages/');
define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_IMAGES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'images/');
define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_MODULES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'includes/modules/');
define('DIR_FS_BACKUP', DIR_FS_ADMIN . 'backups/');
define('DIR_FCKEDITOR', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'FCKeditor/');
define('DIR_WS_FCKEDITOR', DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'FCKeditor/');

// define our database connection
define('DB_SERVER', 'mysql.ixwebhosting.com'); // eg, localhost - should not be empty for productive servers
define('DB_SERVER_USERNAME', '*****_******');
define('DB_SERVER_PASSWORD', '*******');
define('DB_DATABASE', '******_******');
define('USE_PCONNECT', 'false'); // use persisstent connections?
define('STORE_SESSIONS', 'mysql'); // leave empty '' for default handler or set to 'mysql'
?>

[2injoy]

i uploaded another post that maybe isn't showing up yet so I am sorry if this is a duplicate reply... but after fiddling around with the file catalog/includes/configure.php, when I go to the catalog and click a link...I get 'page cannot be found' and url looks like MyDomain.com – Buy Domains for $8.95 – Free Domain Name Management tools
I cannot find any references to DIR_WS_HTTP anywhere in the configure.php document...

the categories and products are listed on the catalog, but none of them go to anything..(same error type as above)

I must be missing a small detail...I have done 'find/replace' and no recored of DIR_WS_HTTP found

define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://mydomain.com/'); // eg, cPanel® - should not be empty for productive servers
define('HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER', 'http://mydomain.com/');
define('HTTPS_CATALOG_SERVER', 'https://mydomain.com/');
define('ENABLE_SSL_CATALOG', 'true'); // secure webserver for catalog module
define('DIR_FS_DOCUMENT_ROOT', 'http://mydomain.com/catalog/'); // where the pages are located on the server
define('DIR_WS_ADMIN', 'http://mydomain.com/catalog/admin/'); // absolute path required
define('DIR_FS_ADMIN', 'http://mydomain.com/catalog/admin/'); // absolute pate required
define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', 'catalog/'); // absolute path required
define('DIR_FS_CATALOG', 'http://mydomain.com/catalog/'); // absolute path required
define('DIR_WS_IMAGES', 'images/');
define('DIR_WS_ICONS', DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'icons/');
define('DIR_WS_CATALOG_IMAGES', DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'images/');
define('DIR_WS_INCLUDES', 'includes/');
define('DIR_WS_BOXES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'boxes/');
define('DIR_WS_FUNCTIONS', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'functions/');
define('DIR_WS_CLASSES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'classes/');
define('DIR_WS_MODULES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'modules/');
define('DIR_WS_LANGUAGES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'languages/');
define('DIR_WS_CATALOG_LANGUAGES', DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'includes/languages/');
define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_LANGUAGES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'includes/languages/');
define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_IMAGES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'images/');
define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_MODULES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'includes/modules/');
define('DIR_FS_BACKUP', DIR_FS_ADMIN . 'backups/');
define('DIR_FCKEDITOR', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'FCKeditor/');
define('DIR_WS_FCKEDITOR', DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'FCKeditor/');