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I added the key to my /core/local.config.php file (at the bottom as directed) last night, and it's not showing yet. Thanks! Murray

I posted a question. I then realized it was a stupid question. I then removed the question and replaced the question with the text you now see. I did this because I can't delete the post. Hope that clarifies things. Murray

Never mind! Stupid question! Sorry! Murray

Now I see the error you're getting. Are you sure you followed the installation instructions properly? That error happens when the RANK and AWARDS modules are missing from your "modules" directory. Check again to make sure they are there. Murray

Hello Roger (Bates)! I wanted to let you know that I used your skin on my last site. This was my first VA and using your skin with the great phpVMS program made my job a lot easier. I haven't done a great deal of modifications to it, as I find that it fits my needs and my tastes very well. It is well organized and easy on the eye. Thank you so much for your generosity. I wish you much success and prosperity! Murray

Man I feel stupid! Thanks Jeff. I just came back to remove my question cause I found it! LOL!

I was about to post a similar question as "ace92nd". Hello ace92nd! Did you just install the "rank" and "awards" modules addons that can be found on this site? If you did, I think the reason you are getting the error is because you need to add some "images" that refer to the ranks and awards you wish to use. Now, I base that on the fact that I am getting the same error as you for the "awards" module. I don't get that error for the "ranks" module because phpVMS comes with "one" rank image... new hire. I think that's why!?! If I'm right, could someone tell me where I add the images for the ranks/awards modules. Is there any available for download? Thanks! Murray

Thanks Vanity! Thanks Jeff! Much appreciated, Murray BTW, I think I have settled on a logo/top banner... at least for now. Compared to some of your GREAT looking sites mine is very, well, let's just say "low key" LOL! But, that is the look I am going for right now. I am trying to represent a "start-up" company that does not have a lot of money or resources. I will start with just 4 or 5 GA planes and the routes will be short (0.75 to 1.5 hrs) and medium (1.5 to 3.00). Long hauls will come later as I/we make more money. So, I will continue to make some mods to the skin, and work on getting the forum ready. If I have anymore questions, I will start new posts that are specific to those questions. I don't think it will benefit anyone if I keep this thread going any longer. Thanks again guys! I hope I can return the favour someday... perhaps I'll right a how-too for newbies! Murray Wheten ECA-Eastern Canada Air, Charter Services www.eastcanair.org eca001 "at" eastcanair.org

SUCCESS!!! Thank you Vanity for your help with that. By the time I get this up and running, I will be a PHP/CSS expert! And you and the other guys helping me will be sick of me asking so many questions! Thanks again! Murray

Hello! I moved the "forum" button so you can test it for yourself without having to log in. I cut and pasted your code snipet and added the url to my fourum, "www.eastcanair.org/forum/". Here is what I put, <li><a href="<?php echo SITE_URL ?>/index.php/www.eastcanair.org/forum/">Forum</a></li> I also tried this, <li><a href="<?php echo SITE_URL ?>/index.php/http://www.eastcanair.org/forum/">Forum</a></li> I get an error either way that says that a "module" does not exist. Murray

Another question... In the file "core_navigation.tpl" I added another link... '/forum' and it shows on my website (after you login). How do I link an url to my actual forum, to that "button" (I don't know what it's actually called.... sorry)?

While I'm waiting for an answer to the question above (under UPDATE:), I hard coded the "CURRENT_SKIN" with 'eastcanair' and that works... for now! The line looks like this now, "define('SKINS_PATH', LIB_PATH.DS.'skins'.DS.'eastcanair'); But, i still need to know where it is defined. So if you can help me with that, I'll be very grateful. Murray

UPDATE: I found where the "SKINS_PATH" is defined... in the "codon.config.php" file. The line is, "define('SKINS_PATH', LIB_PATH.DS.'skins'.DS.CURRENT_SKIN); Now I need to know where "CURRENT_SKIN" is defined. Anyone know? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORIGINAL POST: I have started the process of changing the code to produce a new skin. I will try and use the default "crystal" skin and make changes to it. The first thing I need to know is... Where are "directory paths" defined (what file)? I changed the name of "crystal" to "eastcanair" and updated that to the remote server. This caused errors which tells me I need to change (re "define") the path to the skin folder to point to "eastcanair" and not "crystal". Here are the errors... Notice: The template file "/hermes/web06/b2003/pow.eastcanairorg/htdocs/phpvms//lib/skins/crystal/header.tpl" doesn't exist in /hermes/web06/b2003/pow.eastcanairorg/htdocs/phpvms/core/classes/TemplateSet.class.php on line 248 Notice: The template file "/hermes/web06/b2003/pow.eastcanairorg/htdocs/phpvms//lib/skins/crystal/footer.tpl" doesn't exist in /hermes/web06/b2003/pow.eastcanairorg/htdocs/phpvms/core/classes/TemplateSet.class.php on line 248 BTW, the website is www.eastcanair.org (please excuse the mess! LOL!) Thanks! Murray

Thanks Jeff. I understand now. I think I will have to abandoned my initial thought to modify the code using the "Design" (graphic window) of DW to make the changes. From what you and the others are saying, it's going to be harder to do then I initially thought. I am going to have to learn how templates, CSS, and PHP work. So, you won't see ECA - Eastern Canada Air up and running for a while yet! Thanks James. Yes, I have tried opening that as well but I don't get the graphic window I thought I would get. BTW, all the code shows up perfectly in the "Code" window of DM. Like I mentioned above to Jeff, I am going to have to learn some more. Let me make something perfectly clear about the help you folks have extended me. I think that there is NOTHING GREATER about human beings than our capacity and desire to share knowledge for free. So, that makes you guys GREAT human beings! Thanks very much for your help. It is very much appreciated... and by everyone who comes to this forum I'm sure. "Ul-b-bauc!" Murray

Thanks for your reply Jeff. I think I am not making myself very clear. Let me try something different... When looking in the "ObsessBlue" skin that I downloded, I see that there is a file I can open in Dreamweaver that I can view visually in the "Design" window. This allows me to make changes to it without having to use code. That file is called "index.html". This is the same page I see if I browse to the site that holds the demo of ObsessBlue. Question... what is the equivalent to that page in the crystal skin? In other words, when I use my browser to go to my website, I see the phpVMS default "front page" (home page). I want to be able to open that page in DW so I can manipulate it. Where is that page found in the directory structure of the default skin for phpVMS? Thanks! Murray

OK, I think I have just realized why I am having difficulty understanding what is what... In the default skin directory (skins/crystal) there is no index.html file. I came to this realization when I DLed the "ObsessBlue" skin. That skin "does" have an index.html file that I can open in DW so that I can modify it. So, where is the equivalent file in the default crystal skin? Thanks! Murray

Thanks for your reply Mark. I appreciate the help. I think I understand. Lets see if I do... Instead of there being a "single" HomePage that I can access and change, the home page is made up of different components from the /skins/chrystal directory? I have another question... Dreamweaver needs to know where the "image" directory is. There is more than one directory named "image". Which one should I point DW to? Thank you! Murray Wheten ECA-Eastern Canada Air

Right off the bat, let me say, "I'm sorry for being such a noob"! I have Dreamweaver CS5.5 and am "attempting" to use it to change the appearance (the look) of phpVMS to suite my need. The problem is... I can't find the "main page" within the phpVMS directory structure, so I can open it in DW and modify it. Could someone tell me where it is? The only experience I have with web design is from the old days when text editors were used. Back then, the "main page" was usually called "home.htm" or "index.htm". Thanks in advance for your help. Please feel free to add ANY information you feel would be helpful in getting things rolling. Regards, Murray Wheten ECA - Eastern Canada Air