Search Template: Using PHP Includes

[zoomology]

I followed the instructions you offered to the letter. Unfortunately to no avail -- it didn't work. In fact, the website's formatting and any search results disappeared entirely -- showing nothing but a blank page.

Now after two days working to resolve the problem, I would have asked a programmer buddy to troubleshoot -- but I realised this isn't possible since the data is generated from my machine -- and I'd have to buy an extra copy of Zoom just for him to work a few minutes.

Anyways, what is your next suggestion?

Question: If I'm unable to get Zoom working to my satisfaction, may I have a refund?

Thanks

[Ray]

Please see this FAQ:
Q. How can I add headers & footers to the search template using SSIs or scripts?

The search template file is not PHP (note that it is named "search_template.html"), so it will not recognize your PHP command. Above FAQ explains in more detail and the recommended method to achieve what you are after.

[zoomology]

I recently purchased version 5.1 and I'm having a few problems. Can someone please tell me why simple includes won't work with Zoom's search template? ...and what the fix might be.

example:

<?php include("footer.inc")?>

I currently use the above on all of the site's other pages with no problem.

Thanks