Custom Template Error, No XML File??

oojacoboo · 24.01.2005, 06:07

Ok, I have created my own template for mambo and I did everything as far as I know, correctly. When I install the template I get the following error.

ERROR: Could not find an XML setup file in the package.

There is a xml file in the install zip. I have attached the zip to this thread. If you could take a second and look it over and give me some pointers I would be greatly appreciative. I have been messing around with this for a few days now and I can't seem to figure out what the deal is.

I want to start by saying that I have tried to install it manually and I got the template to load, but I couldn't get any of the images to load properly. I am assuming that this has something to do with the XML file that is suppose to be with the template. I guess there really is something wrong with the XML file but I can't figure it out for the life of me.

Here is a cut of the XML file.

Quote:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?>
<mosinstall type="template" version="4.5.1">
<name>ackoo_template</name>
<creationDate>01/18/05</creationDate>
<author>Ackoo Solutions</author>
<copyright>This template is for personal use only.</copyright>
<authorEmail>support@ackoo.com</authorEmail>
<authorUrl>www.ackoo.com</authorUrl>
<version>1.0</version>
<description>This is a standard template created for the Ackoo site.</description>
<files>
<filename>index.php</filename>
<filename>template_thumbnail.png</filename>
</files>
<images>
<filename>images/home_banner.jpg</filename>
<filename>images/bg.gif</filename>
<filename>images/right.gif<filename>
</images>
<css>
<filename>css/template_css.css</filename>
</css>
</mosinstall>

Thank you for taking the time to read this post and help me if possible.

Cheers,
Jacob

sacr0 · 24.01.2005, 08:30

but your xml file has this in it

Code:

{\rtf1\mac\ansicpg10000\cocoartf102
{\fonttbl\f0\fswiss\fcharset77 Helvetica;}
{\colortbl;\red255\green255\blue255;}
\margl1440\margr1440\vieww9000\viewh9000\viewkind0
\pard\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\ql\qnatural

\f0\fs24 \cf0 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?>\
<mosinstall type="template" version="4.5.1">\
  <name>ackoo_template</name>\
  <creationDate>01/18/05</creationDate>\
  <author>Ackoo Solutions</author> \
  <copyright>This template is for personal use only.</copyright>\
  <authorEmail>support@ackoo.com</authorEmail>\
  <authorUrl>www.ackoo.com</authorUrl>\
  <version>1.0</version>\
  <description>This is a standard template created for the Ackoo site.</description>\
  <files>\
    <filename>index.php</filename>\
    <filename>template_thumbnail.png</filename>\
  </files>\
  <images>\
  	<filename>images/home_banner.jpg</filename>\
  	<filename>images/bg.gif</filename>\
  	<filename>images/right.gif<filename>\
  </images>\
  <css>\
    <filename>css/template_css.css</filename>\
  </css>\
</mosinstall>\
}

oojacoboo · 24.01.2005, 09:10

yea, I think that happened when I tried to copy the code over into text edit and save as a xml file b/c everything else I have tried was not working. I have removed that and saved it as an xml file and zipped it and then tried again and it was a no go. I also extracted that same zip to verify that, "that stuff", was not in the xml file.

That is not the reason. I also extracted a zip that does work. Then I zipped it back up immeditelly and it was a no go.

Sabra · 24.01.2005, 09:29

repaired and installs like a charm :-)

oojacoboo · 24.01.2005, 09:43

NO F'ing WAY....what did you do? I must know!!

oojacoboo · 24.01.2005, 09:45

I have just noticed that whenever I "touch" any of the files on my system from a stock template created by someone else, they no longer work. By touch, I mean the unix "touch" command. What could be the deal here. I take it just about everyone making these templates are on a pc. I am making them from a mac. Is there something wrong with the method that they are being saved?

I am so baffled I don't know what to think!

domng1803 · 24.01.2005, 19:30

Having the same problem, tried searching through the forum and comparing the files to the rest of the templates that were made, still can't solve it. Can someone please help me take a look! I dun seem to see any different between my XML file and that of the rest.

Thanks in advance! I've attached my whole template here...

Sabra · 25.01.2005, 05:13

Hi,

Your xml file has been repaired (one wrong tag) and your template installs now like a charm :-)

Two points to your attention however:

your zip archive does not include the template_thumbnail.png file. I added a pic file taken from another template...

After installation I get a parse error in your index.php file. This was NOT repaired.

Besides, I really like your site and, if you send me the completed (and correct) Skins template, I will not say NO :-)

Hope this helps.
Abe

oojacoboo · 25.01.2005, 06:14

something is up then. I did have a template_thumbnail image in my folder. I corrected that xml file too. You said that there was one wrong tag. What was that tag? I really would like to know for future reference.

Thanks again,
Jacob

oojacoboo · 25.01.2005, 06:27

fixed, your css and live site was messed up it goes inside the php function not vice versa.

Who knows though, this zip is prob bad since it came from my computer, Grrrr!!!