Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Does Maian Coin have an affiliate commission system?
  2. The payment gateway is taking a long time to respond. Why?
  3. How Do I Find My Product Key?
  4. I`ve forgot my admin login details. Can I reset them?
  5. I have enabled the search engine friendly urls, but am now getting 404, page not found. Why?
  6. Can I show more products per page?
  7. Do I need any software on the server to run Maian Coin?
  8. Is Maian Coin encoded?
  9. Can I edit any template files and change colours etc?
  10. Will the system work with PHP7?
  11. In the admin CP, can a different menu option be open as default?
  12. Is there a reseller licence?
  13. No emails are being sent, why?
  14. My host doesn`t support SMTP, can I use the PHP mail function?
  15. Can I change the text in the software and add my own wording?
  16. Can I show more recent/latest products in the right menu and footer?
  17. Can I edit the PHP files?
  18. Can I change the X-Mailer header that gets sent out in emails?
  19. Can I log search keywords?
  20. Can I use multiple languages at the same time?
  21. Can I integrate the layout into my own site design?
  22. How can I add my own store logo?
  23. Can I remove the version check link in the admin area?
  24. Can I remove the documentation link in the admin area?
  25. Can I remove the Maian Coin links in emails?
  26. If order contains shipped goods, can I still set status to Completed?
  27. How much do I have to pay for upgrades?
  28. Ok, I`ve purchased a licence. What do I do now?
  29. Can I disable the payment gateway?
  30. Can you recommend a good web host?
  31. What is Twitter Bootstrap?
  32. Can I get a discount for Maian Coin, I`m broke?
  33. Where are the captcha settings?
  34. Can I show sub categories in the menu as well as parents?
  35. Can I show product counts for each category in the menu?
  36. Can I change the price range slider defaults?
  37. Can I switch emails off?
  38. Can I show more products in the RSS feed?
  39. Can I show a 'Close' button / link when viewing full size images?
  40. Does Maian Coin have a WYSIWYG editor?
  41. Can I NOT have product names text truncated in menu?
  42. Can I NOT have product names text truncated in admin CP product lists?
  43. Can I NOT have stock reducing automatically after sale?
  44. Can I load a PDF inline so I can easily check template changes?
  45. Can I set custom mail headers?
  46. Can I disable the admin cookie log in option?
  47. Can I do certain actions based on the different platforms in the .tpl.php files?
  48. Can I have more completed sales on the admin dashboard?
  49. If I upgrade, will my current version break?
  50. The installer or upgrade routine fails. Why?
  51. What is a cron job?
  52. When I search for something, it finds nothing even though it exists, why?
  53. Can I add custom admin pages?
  54. Can I hide admin menu links?
  55. Can I use another comments system instead of Disqus?
Does Maian Coin have an affiliate commission system?
Maian Coin supports the Maian Affiliate system. You must install Maian Affiliate first. When, this is done, setup is completed in your Maian Coin admin area via 'Settings > General > Options > Maian Afffiliate'.
The payment gateway is taking a long time to respond. Why?
Please see the payment gateway section.
How Do I Find My Product Key?
If you are using the none commercial version, in your admin area, click 'Purchase Licence' on the top menu to view your product key.

If you don`t see this link, access the following link in your admin area: admin/index.php?p=purchase
I`ve forgot my admin login details. Can I reset them?
Login details are set in the 'admin/control/access.php' file. Just change there.
I have enabled the search engine friendly urls, but am now getting 404, page not found. Why?
Did you enable the .htaccess file as per the instructions in the settings?.
Is Maian Coin encoded?
No
Can I show more products per page?
Yes, edit the 'control/userdef.php' file and the following:

PRODUCTS_PER_PAGE
Do I need any software on the server to run Maian Coin?
Please see the system requirements on the installation page.
Can I edit any template files and change colours etc?
Yes, you can change anything in the free or commercial version. See the template section for more help.
Will the system work with PHP7?
Yes, it is written and tested for PHP5.5+ and PHP7+. See the software info page for version numbers.
In the admin CP, can a different menu option be open as default?
Yes, edit the 'admin/control/userdef.php' file and the following:

DEF_OPEN_MENU_PANEL
Is there a reseller licence?
Yes, more information here.
No emails are being sent, why?
You should enable SMTP debugging to help resolve mail issues. More info on the mail settings page.

As mentioned on that page, use a reliable SMTP service for better mail reliability, DO NOT use your own server settings, especially if you are on a shared server!! Using a trusted SMTP service is always recommended.

If you are having issues sending email over SSL, this is nothing to do with this software or the mail system used by this software. Most likely your server`s SSL is installed incorrectly. If you have issues, you can disable SSL checking (in favour of always allowing insecure connections) by changing the following option in the 'control/classes/mailer/class.send.php' file:

private $allowInsecure = 'no';

Setting this to 'yes' will allow insecure connections. Whilst this is a workaround, it is NOT recommended.
Can I change the text in the software and add my own wording?
Yes, of course, see the language section.
Can I show more recent/latest products in the right menu and footer?
Yes, edit the 'control/userdef.php' file and the following:

LATEST_PRODUCTS_LIMIT
LATEST_PRODUCTS_FOOTER
Can I edit the PHP files?
If you feel you need to and know what you are doing. Note that PHP changes can break when the system is upgraded.
Can I change the X-Mailer header that gets sent out in emails?
Yes, edit the 'control/userdef.php' file and the following:

MAIL_X_MAIL_HEADER
Can I log search keywords?
Yes, edit the 'control/userdef.php' file and the following:

LOG_SEARCH_KEYWORDS
LOG_SEARCH_DATE_FORMAT
LOG_SEARCH_FILE
Can I use multiple languages at the same time?
This isn`t supported, sorry.
Can I integrate the layout into my own site design?
Yes, by editing the template. See the templates / language section for more details.
How can I add my own store logo?
You`ll need to edit the system templates and add your own image. You should place your own logo in the 'header.tpl.php' template file. It can be a standard image tag or CSS. Note that you need to have a good understanding of Twitter Bootstrap, so you don`t break the responsive system. More info on templates here.
Can I remove the version check link in the admin area?
Yes, edit the 'admin/control/userdef.php' file and the following:

ENABLE_VERSION_CHECK

NOTE: The version check option sends ONLY the version number to the Maian Script World servers for version comparison. No user identifiable information or information relating to your setup is sent.
Can I remove the documentation link in the admin area?
Yes, edit the 'admin/control/userdef.php' file and the following:

ENABLE_HELP_LINK
Can I remove the Maian Coin links in emails?
No, this will disappear when a commercial licence is applied.
If order contains shipped goods, can I still set status to Completed?
Yes, edit the 'control/userdef.php' file and the following:

GATEWAY_SHIP_STATUS
How much do I have to pay for upgrades?
Nothing, all upgrades are FREE for life.
Ok, I`ve purchased a licence. What do I do now?
Firstly, go to the Maian Script World Licence Centre and log in with the username/password sent to you in the email you received after purchase. If you didn`t receive this email, please contact me via the Maian Coin website.

Once you have logged in, use the options provided to generate your licence. Your new licence file will be included in a zip file along with a readme file. You should replace the default .lic file with your new one. This will unlock the free feature restrictions.
Can I disable the payment gateway?
Yes, in the payment settings.
Can you recommend a good web host?
There are lots of good web hosting companies around. Try a search on Google. Read what other people say. A VPS or Dedicated server is recommended.
What is Twitter Bootstrap?
Its a frontend/mobile design framework. More information on their website here.
Can I get a discount for Maian Coin, I`m broke?
Regular monthly discount coupons are emailed to subscribers of my newsletter. It`s an infrequent newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Where are the captcha settings?
control/classes/class.captcha.php
Can I show sub categories in the menu as well as parents?
Yes, edit the 'control/userdef.php' file and the following:

SHOW_MENU_SUB_CATS
Can I show product counts for each category in the menu?
Yes, edit the 'control/userdef.php' file and the following:

SHOW_MENU_COUNTS
Can I change the price range slider defaults?
Yes, edit the 'control/userdef.php' file and the following:

RANGE_SLIDER_MIN
RANGE_SLIDER_MAX
RANGE_SLIDER_START_MIN
RANGE_SLIDER_START_MAX
RANGE_SLIDER_PREPEND_CHAR
RANGE_SLIDER_APPEND_CHAR
Can I switch emails off?
Yes, edit the 'control/userdef.php' file and the following:

MAIL_SWITCH
Can I show more products in the RSS feed?
Yes, edit the 'control/userdef.php' file and the following:

RSS_PRODUCTS
Can I show a 'Close' button / link when viewing full size images?
Yes, edit the 'control/userdef.php' file and the following:

SHOW_LIGHTBOX_CLOSED
Does Maian Coin have a WYSIWYG editor?
Yes.
Can I NOT have product names text truncated in menu?
Yes, edit the 'control/userdef.php' file and the following:

ENABLE_DATA_TRUNCATION
DEFAULT_DATA_TRUNCATION_BOXES
DEFAULT_DATA_TRUNCATION_FOOTER
DATA_TRUNCATION_ELIPSES
Can I NOT have product names text truncated in admin CP product lists?
Yes, edit the 'admin/control/userdef.php' file and the following:

PRODUCT_NAME_TRUNCATION
PRODUCT_NAME_TRUNCATION_ELIPSES
Can I NOT have stock reducing automatically after sale?
Yes, edit the 'control/userdef.php' file and the following:

ADJUST_STOCK_LEVELS
ADMIN_ADJUST_STOCK_LEVELS
Can I load a PDF inline so I can easily check template changes?
Yes, edit the 'admin/control/userdef.php' file and read the notes for the following:

MSW_INLINE_PDF_VIEWER
Can I set custom mail headers?
Yes, edit the $customMailHeaders array in the 'control/classes/mailer/global-mail-tags.php' file.
Can I disable the admin cookie log in option?
Yes, edit the 'admin/control/userdef.php' file and the following:

ENABLE_LOGIN_COOKIE
Can I do certain actions based on the different platforms in the .tpl.php files?
Yes, see the templates section.
Can I have more completed sales on the admin dashboard?
Yes, edit the 'admin/control/userdef.php' file and the following:

LATEST_DASHBOARD_SALES
If I upgrade, will my current version break?
Of course anything is possible. Server software upgrades can always cause issues. You should make sure you have a full backup of any existing systems before attempting an upgrade. Please see the version appendix for any major changes that may cause your existing version to break.
The installer or upgrade routine fails. Why?
Please enable the debug logs via the 'install/control/config.php' file and send me the log file written to the logs folder.
What is a cron job?
It`s an automated task, much like Windows task scheduler. More info here.
When I search for something, it finds nothing even though it exists, why?
Maian Coin uses the MySQL FULLTEXT search system. It can be unreliable with some keywords. To deactivate it, edit the 'control/userdef.php' file and the following:

FULLTEXT_SEARCH

If not enabled, searches are performed via standard 'LIKE' queries.
Can I add custom admin pages?
Yes, via the custom admin page section:

Admin Menu > Layout > Manage Admin Pages
Can I hide admin menu links?
Yes. Navigate to 'Settings > General > Options > Admin Menu
Can I use another comments system instead of Disqus?
Yes, see the notes here.