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Wow, seems that the solution to another problem we started having may also have fixed purchases not coming through to GA4

https://forum.abantecart.com/index.php/topic,10379.0.html

"it appears that the PayPal Express Checkout payment module, even though it wasn't active, was the culprit.

Even though we've never used it, it's not compatible with the new store template and needed uninstalling completely"

Still keeping a close eye on everything but looks like payments are working and data is flowing. Good times!

Thanks for the help.

Okay, after support looked at it it appears that the PayPal Express Checkout payment module, even though it wasn't active, was the culprit.

Even though we've never used it, it's not compatible with the new store template and needed uninstalling completely.

Still early days but looking okay so far.

Hello Gary,

If I understand you correctly  -  you are bring up a new store and trying the two different templates.
You are correct you do need to configure each template as to how you want it to look. 

I wonder if part of your issue is being caused by the cache system -  there is one robust one in the cart -  and additionally  your PC  is setting cookies (which is a good thing for customers)  not always helpful when adding lots of new things, or developing a site..

Try clearing your PC cookies ,  You can do that by right clicking on the padlock in the URL field.  And yes you will find yourself doing it a lot if you are switching back and forth, and make lots of changes.

And you can clear the system cache within your Admin panel - 

Im using the stock layouts that came with....