OpenCart Extension Creation Script

This script automates the creation of extensions for OpenCart, specifically targeting the creation of controllers, models, languages, views, and OCMOD files.

Usage

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following prerequisites installed:

• Composer: Required for installing PHP libraries.
• OpenCart: Ensure OpenCart is installed and configured properly.

Commands

1. Create Extension:

   ./vendor/bin/opencart.sh create-extension <type> <name> [-c] [-m]

   • <type>: Type of the extension (e.g., module, payment, shipping).
   • <name>: Name of the extension (e.g., my_extension_name).
   • [-c]: Optional flag to create catalog-side files.
   • [-m]: Optional flag to create model in admin side with install & unsinstall methods also it will ask to enter table name & fields name & field data type.

2. Install Validation Library:

   ./vendor/bin/opencart.sh install-validation-library

   • Installs Code Corner's validation library via Composer.

3. Create Library:

   ./vendor/bin/opencart.sh create-library <name>

   • <name>: Name of the library to create.

4. Create Model:

   ./vendor/bin/opencart.sh create-model <path> <name>

   • <path>: Path to store the model (e.g., extension/payment).
   • <name>: Name of the model to create.

5. Create Controller:

   ./vendor/bin/opencart.sh create-controller <path> <name>

   • <path>: Path to store the controller (e.g., extension/payment).
   • <name>: Name of the controller to create.

6. Create Language File:

   ./vendor/bin/opencart.sh create-language <path> <name>

   • <path>: Path to store the language file (e.g., extension/payment).
   • <name>: Name of the language file to create.

7. Create View Template:

   ./vendor/bin/opencart.sh create-template <path> <name>

   • <path>: Path to store the template (e.g., extension/payment).
   • <name>: Name of the template to create.

8. Create OCMOD XML File:

   ./vendor/bin/opencart.sh create-ocmod <name> [-z]

   • <name>: Name of the OCMOD XML file.
   • [-z]: Optional flag to create a zip file.

Notes

• Always ensure paths and names are specified correctly to avoid errors.
• Modify the script as per your specific requirements and file structure.
• Ensure proper permissions are set for script execution (chmod +x opencart.sh).

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