Even if you need to fine tune your catalog, there are many things that you can do without the sources. Store has a powerfull 3-level hierarchical templating architecture, and Gilles has added an extensive set of style sheet attributes.

Many things that would require changing the sources and rebuilding for other modules, can be done by configuration with Store.

1. Install the Store module without sources (install package)

1. Download the two files Store_02.xx.xx_Install.zip and Store_02.xx.xx_SkinObjects_Install.zip.
2. Install both files like any other DNN module (Host > Module Definitions > Install New Module).

 (skinobjects are not required for install versions, but while you're at it, why not just have it at hand for future use?)

 2. Prepare your Store 

NOTE: DO NOT PLACE ALL MODULES ON THE SAME PAGE!  they will conflict.

 

1. Create a new tab and name it Store, grant access to everybody.
2. Create a new tab and name it My Account, grant  access to everybody.
3. Create a new tab and name it Store Admin. Restrict access to Admin Group only.
4. Place the module Store Admin inside ContentPane.
   • Define your own store settings (Store Name, Description, ...).
   • For the Store Page setting, select Store (the tab created at step 3.1).
   • For the Shopping Cart Page setting, select My Account (the tab created at step 3.2).
   • At the begining, it's a good idea to use the the EmailProvider as Gateway, but it's not a requirement.
     • Note that the other two providers (PayPal and Authorize) require additional parameters and a valid account on their respective web site.
   • Click on Update.
   • Expand Tax Administration, check Enable Tax, define a Tax Rate and click on Update Tax Settings if you use tax prices for your store.
   • Expand Shipping Administration
     • IT'S A REQUIREMENT TO DEFINE AT LEAST ONE SHIPPING COST! Then, define this minimal shipping cost item:
       • Description = S1
       • Min. Weight = 0
       • Max Weight = 99999
       • Cost = 0
       • Click on Add
5. Go to the My Account tab. Place the module Store Account inside ContentPane.
6. Go to the Store tab.
   • Place the module Store Menu inside LeftPane.
   • Place the module Store Catalog inside ContentPane.
   • Place the module Store Mini Cart inside ContentPane.

Now you have an instance of DNN, with the Store module installed in operating condition (with minimal settings defined) .

 

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Benoît Sarton
www.bsi.fr
www.dotnetnuke.fr

Hi Antony,

I have never seen this error! May be the zip is corrupted. Please download the last Store module version 02.01.36 available at Codeplex and try to install it again. Concerning your DNN instance, you should use the version 4.9.5 if you need a DNN 4.x or better use the last version 5.4.2.

Gilles

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