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Last Post 4/18/2008 11:30:28 AM By lukezy. 3 replies.
4/15/2008 2:16:45 PM
rampar
Posts: 32
Joined: 4/23/2008
Different Categories?

Is there a way to seperate category lists to display on certain category items?

For example:
I have a Boys and Girls tab at the top.  When they click on "Boys" I just want it to have the categories listed for the boy items and then when they click on "Girls" I want it to have a completely different set of items.  Right now the category list shows all items.

Also, is there a way to setup different colors?  So when they click on Boys the background is blue and when they click on Girls the background is pink?

Thanks!

4/17/2008 1:16:21 AM
lukezy
Posts: 2109
Joined: 6/12/2007
Location:WA, US
Re: Different Categories?

You can create two top level categories "Boys" and "Girls". And then create sub-categories under "Boys" and "Girl". Set the link of the "Boys" tab to /Store/Category/Boys.aspx and "Girls" to /Store/Category/Girls.aspx.

To setup different colors, you have to add a little bit custom code. Create a css class for "Boys" and another for "Girls".  Depending on the category "Boys" or "Girl", set the css class to the main panel.

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4/17/2008 5:41:05 PM
rampar
Posts: 32
Joined: 4/23/2008
Re: Different Categories?

I did do that, but it still shows both Boys and Girls categories, although at least it does move whichever one I click on to the top ; )
It's not too big of a deal though.  I'll give that color setup a shot and see what happens with it. 

Also, regarding the category list, is there a way to set it up so that it automatically is in alphabetical order?  Right now I have to number them in the Sort Order and then if I decide to add a new category I have to redo the sort order.

Thanks!  As soon as my site makes some money, I'm definitely purchasing the Suite.  Is it easy to convert everything over to the Suite version from the Open Source version?

4/18/2008 11:30:28 AM
lukezy
Posts: 2109
Joined: 6/12/2007
Location:WA, US
Re: Different Categories?

You can imagine what would take to create an out of box software to accommodate all different requests from users. "Sort Order" is probably the most flexible way that  we come up with. The good thing is that the software comes with the source code.  It shoud be very easy to change the code to add sorting by name before binding the categories to the display user control. The same could apply to Boys and Girls categories. A little bit code change should get what you need.

The DotShoppingCart Suite is fully compatible with the open source edition. We will provide migration tool for user to do migration. If you are interested in buying it now I could give you a special discount to the DotShoppingCart Suite. Send email to luke@dotshoppingcart.com if you are interested.

 

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