Coding Errors

If the 'Coding Errors' icon -  - becomes active when looking at page, it is because there is something the current page that will not appear or work correctly in the online store.

This can often be because has a variable has been used in the design that will not work on a particular type of page.

To view the errors, click the  icon and the 'Coding Errors' window will open. Then double-click on an error, and you will be taken to the layout containing the error. The faulty element will be highlighted within the layout code.

If you click the  icon, Actinic will validate every single page in your store to check for errors. Again, double-click on an error to be taken to it.

You can also check all the coding errors in the site by clicking the 'Check Coding Errors' option on the 'Design' menu.

Here are some of the most common errors and an explanation:

Error	Explanation
<Variable Name> is used out of context	This error means that a variable has been used in a place where it doesn't work. If you double-click on the error you should be taken to the offending variable. The best solution is to delete it and find an alternative variable to use.
Syntax error in object's condition	This means something is wrong with a block tag in Actinic. Double-click on the error to highlight the block tag, and then double click on the block tag to check the condition.