They have just released a beta version. It might take some time before they release stable version.

Will the manual be updated for version 3.3 or a change log be posted soon? Thanks for the new release!

Hi
 
If we use the Beta to overwrite an existing store, will it wipe out template and logo changes?
 
If it does, can you list the files we should exclude in the update?
 
Also, are there any new tables in the database?
 
Kind regards
Kim

OK sorry, mouth before brain again. I notice there is a DB2, is that an update to the 3.2 database instead of uploading the whole new one?
 
Kind regards
Kim

Brain in neutral again, it's late ignore previous 2 posts, going to bed now

Hello,
 
Changes Log for release 3.3:
 
- Possibility to specify the depth level of visible menu items in navigation menus on each page separately
- An Image Preview functionality on File Select popup and appropriate option on Products Settings page
- An option 'Manufacturer Image Type' for the block 'Product Details' to control the display of the manufacturer image
- 'Image type' settings have been addded to the block 'Shopping Cart' to control small preview images on the Basket page
- Additional settings for the 'Recommended Products' block to control number of displayed products and columns
- New payment system modules for Cybersource and Korta credit card processors are added
- Possibility to export/import specification data for products
-'Pre-Order' button for upcoming and out of stock products
- Possibility to set different payment systems for different users groups
- Possibility to set different shipping methods for different users groups
- New orders tax report
- Possibility to specify in how many categories merchants are allowed to assign the product
- Allow a merchant to view his merchant sales orders
- Possibility for a merchant to add options and components to his products
- A new {shipping_code} tag is added for order notifications
- Option to select what kind of image - default or small to show for subcategories block
- Added new coupon tax free option to exclude any tax calculation to the coupon
- The problem with empty shipname and shipstateorprovince parameters for the Paypal Direct API payment system (paypal_functions.php file) has been fixed.
- New admin privilege groups permissions for products & categories section. Individual permission for each action on products&categories page.
- A final check for products stock levels before submitting an order
- Ability to display a secondary menu functionality to show under the top header menu
- Points functionality is added
- Possibility to see and edit the newsletter users list
- Ability to run PHP code in the product fields, namely: Short Description, Full Description, Highlights, Special Offer, Notes, Terms & Conditions
- A new field for a product code has been added (which is to be used separately from the manufacturer code)
- Possibility to use product and manufacturer codes to show their barcodes on packing slips
- New settings to send emails directly via SMTP
- A New block which enables your customers to switch between different active templates
- Importing RSS feeds into the article sections
- Related products functionality for articles and articles categories
- Stream Video feature for articles
- Possibility to select what columns to show on basket, orders, checkout and invoice pages
- Support of DB2 database via ODBC
- Brazilian and Norwegian messages files have been added, German and French messages are updated
 
Please note that when the release is issued, we will post all the changes for 3.3 version on our website and incude the list to the changes text file from the Docs folder.
 
With kind regards,
ViArt Support Team

Obviously after making all the appropiate backups, what is the upgrade procedure for 3.3
 
Cheers
 
Kevin

UPGRADING
Yes that would be very helpful. In the light of Karen's question above:
 
<< I notice there is a DB2, is that an update to the 3.2 database instead of uploading the whole new one? >>
 
- and the many customisations that I have, I want to be sure I am not missing anything.
 
Thank you
 
Chris

Hello
 
Anjula, thanks for the list.
 
Can you please explain the following in detail:
 
**Points functionality is added**
 
how does it work ?
 
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Excellent feature:
 
1*Ability to run PHP code in the product fields, namely: Short Description, Full Description, Highlights, Special Offer, Notes, Terms & Conditions
 
2*Possibility to select what columns to show on basket, orders, checkout and invoice pages
 
3*'Image type'settings have been addded to the block 'Shopping Cart' to control small preview images on the Basket page

Hello,
We have updated the beta version. You can download it from here: http://www.viart.com/downloads/viart_shop-3.3.tar.gz
 
Best regards,
ViArt Support Team

How do you get to these areas?:
 
**** Possibility to select what columns to show on basket, orders, checkout and invoice pages
 
 
Regards
 
Kevin

Hello
 
I think they will detail the changes on the news page once they release the stable 3.3 version.

******* WARNING *******
 
Make sure you back up your .sql database in cPanel because when you run the install procedure and import the new .sql file it will erase all your data.
 
For me, the new .sql import for 3.3. added 10 new tables (I'm not sure which).
 
Once you've imported the new .sql which added the new tables (with import in myphpadmin), simply restore your database. In cPanel, this is easy.
 
It worked like a charm. I'd suggest ViCart adds a warning file which tells the user they may delete their data with the install. I didn't see any instructions on how to upgrade from 3.2 however I understand it's still in final beta however those anxious users (like me) should be warned.
 
I was saved by my backup. So backup your files! :)
 
Wayne

I'm worried to loose my multilingual data in db, since that's what is happening when I try to export it...

Any idea when the version 3.3 is going to be released to the rest of us?
 
I need a zip file for my site and am unable to use a compressed file with a .tar extension.
 
Ralph

Hi,
 
Version 3.3 beta is also available in ZIP archive: http://www.viart.com/downloads/viart_shop-3.3.zip
Final 3.3 release is scheduled on October, 12.
 
WBR,
ViArt Support Team
 

Hi Eugene,
so... October 12 is today, how do our chances of seeing it out look?

Ok, October 15 now...

Hello, Kim
 
Yes, today the official release will be issued, for sure.
 
Please, accept our sincere apologies for the delay.
 
With kind regards,
ViArt Support Team

Will the full Google compliance be included in the full version release?
 
Kind regards
Kim

Dear Kim,
 
Yes, we are planning to include the Google compliance in the official version. Actually, this was the main reason for the delay of the release.
 
With kind regards,
ViArt Support Team

yay! can't wait to test it out tonight!

Woo Hoo! Thanks Anjula, /i hate emoticons but

Hope ViArt towers will be releasing it soon before they go home ;)

It's after 6:30 pm.
They aren't going to release it before _I_ go home
'Til tomorrow . . .