Adding Excel File Upload option to product_csv module

[captain carlsberg]

I am new to virtue mart and have over the last couple of days been working my way around the system to work out how to use it. I need to upload about 800 items and would like to use the excel system that has been posted on here to upload my products. I have followed the zip instructions but when I get to the class name and class method I am unable to find them in the boxes. Do I need to install something else to allow me to continue. ?

Cpt Carlsberg

[ontljoshi]

hi joseph,

i have created both functions as mentioned in the readme file.although it says and shows both function in the function list i can't figure out from where to access/use created options.

could you please through some light?

really appreciate it. many thanks.

[Joseph Kwan]

The hack is for vm 1.0.x and things do not work the same in vm 1.1. Please check previous posts in the thread.

[ontljoshi]

Hi Joseph,

thanks for your reply. I have visited past replies, could not find anything for vm1.1.x and also sounds like there is no work done in that area. I appreciate if you feel its worth working in that area.

any other guide welcomed.

looking forward to hearing from you.

many thanks.
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[Joseph Kwan]

As from vm 1.1, vm stops provide data upload function and leave that to CSVI. There are lots more consideration in adding the xls upload function to vm.

[ontljoshi]

hi joseph,

i am getting following error message
Warning: fgetcsv() [function.fgetcsv]: enclosure must be a character in C:\AppServ\www\eisol\administrator\components\com_virtuemart\classes\ps_csv.php on line 314

Warning: fgetcsv() [function.fgetcsv]: enclosure must be a character in C:\AppServ\www\eisol\administrator\components\com_virtuemart\classes\ps_csv.php on line 324

dont' understand what to do?

[ontljoshi]

Hi joesph,

i am trying your hack and csvi older version but i am not able to upload the csv file. Well, when i use CSVI 0.9 it gives me an error message about product sku not found and column count error message.

kindly guide me.

many thanks.

[Joseph Kwan]

The ps_csv error is related to the enclosure character defined on the upload page. If you use xls upload, this error should not occur.

For CSVI support, please contact their website.

[Mancru]

Hi Joseph!
I do the installation step by step, but the "CSV/Excel File Upload" don't appears to me. How can i solve it? I'm working with Joomla! 1.5.15 in Spanish and VirtueMart 1.1.5 in Spanish too.
Thanks for your time!

Note: I proved it with and without "CSV Improved" installed and nothing.

[Joseph Kwan]

Please check my comments made before.

[horburyd]

i have tried to add the excel import facility as administrator. It says when i need to add the function method - part of the install that i have not enough permision to do this. Please can you advise

[Joseph Kwan]

This hack does not work for vm 1.1 and above. Please check previous posts.