override class in admin directory

[fbas]

The override directory lets me override Classes and Controllers, but what about a class file in the admin dir? I want to override the AdminOrder in {admin}/tabs class with a tiny modification.

 

I've put an override file in the /overrides/classes but not seeing any of my changes.

 

I have caching off and force compile on. any ideas?

[bellini13]

you cannot override admin tab classes in that way. the best way is to create a module, and place your custom AdminOrder file in the module folder. you then alter the entry for the AdminOrders in the ps_tab table, so that your module name is recorded

 

This will force the backoffice to use your custom module version of AdminOrders, instead of the one located in the admin tab folder.

[fbas]

Thanks. This was very helpful and I've been able to copy and modify the AdminOrder.php to my custom version.

 

Also found this link in another thread of this same topic: http://www.nethercottconstructions.com/en/content/55-overriding-back-office-tabs