TEMPLATE INSTALL ISSUE --> Illegal Template Directory

[ashelleydesign]

ERROR = Illegal Template Directory! when attempting to view store front.

First, I have a fresh download, fresh install.

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Support Requested @ Template HelpDesk and waited for nothing...
HelpDesk instructed me to do what I had already done...I don't need canned instruction...I need genuine assistance.

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I have reinstalled osCMax (latest version) three times, attempting to catch a miss-step on my part--and I cannot.

1.
I put the template_source files (not the folder template_source, but its contents - images, includes, templates) into "install" folder.

2.
Storefront works until I change template name:
Admin --> Configuration --> My Store --> Default Template Directory

Error = "Illegal template directory!"

I have been methodical and meticulous (redundant perhaps, but wishing to make my point).


Can anyone help????

[michael_s]

From your description, your error is where you are putting the template files.

1. Create a new directory under your templates directory, called my_custom

2. Upload your new main_page.tpl.php file, any css files and content and boxes directories into the my_custom directory.

3. Set the default template in Admin >> Configuration >> Default Template Directory to my_custom.

Done.

[ashelleydesign]

Now I am really confused.

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MICHAEL S. WROTE:
"1. Create a new directory under your templates directory, called my_custom

2. Upload your new main_page.tpl.php file, any css files and content and boxes directories into the my_custom directory.

3. Set the default template in Admin >> Configuration >> Default Template Directory to my_custom.

Done. "

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Are the above steps in lieu of what I have already done or "the final steps to completing the process?"

I know I sound like an idiot -- but I want to be absolutely clear...

Create directory where exactly ???:

/catalog/templates/my_custom/
or
/catalog/install/templates/my_custom/

Why did the instructions leave this out?

[michael_s]

I have no idea about the instructions. You will need to contact the makers of the template.

Here is how all templates are installed in osCMax :

1. Create /catalog/templates/my_custom/
2. Upload the files on your computer that are in the templates directory to the my_custom directory. There should be a main_page.tpl.php file a css file or two and a couple of subdirectories named boxes and content. All these go into the new my_custom folder on your server.

Then follow the rest of my previous instructions from my first reply.

[doumawis]

well i just looked at this ..
you can in the admin choose the template directory were the template is stored
See the examples in Oscmax2 : aabox - Closed- CSS-fluid-1 ( on this one i try to do make some modifications .. see my first post ) - fallback etc
( you can add a new (template)directory for instance with dreamweaver to the catalog(OSCMAX2) were the templates directories are


And it seems that it is also possible to get the new storefront ( = template ) via your URL by adding something extra at the end of the URL what opens your store

How this exactly work i have still to figure out

Jan