Product Attribute Grid

[Tabascoman]

Okay I feel so stupid - I've read most of this very long post and have seen the instructions repeated over the two versions and I still just don't get it. Yes, I have read instruction for the 1.1.1 and 0. I tried a couple different possibilities for a missed interpretation on my part.

I'm using a fresh install of zen cart v1.3.9g no added templates - nothing.

I have two products loaded so when I get this right it will load as the directions indicated.

My assumption or interpretation of the instructions

1) Back up
2) place unzipped files into the zen cart main directory. I am just dragging the includes folder into the main directory. (files are there)
3)Move the 2 php files from the newly created YOUR_TEMPLATE folder to the classic folder that is under the templates folder
4)Go to the store side of the site and click into a product.
5)log into the admin side and check to see if "Grid" is in the Options Type drop down.

I don't understand this comment all: "The attributes appear in SORT_ORDER, so the lowest of the two sort orders will be the attribute to the LEFT of the grid, and the last will be the TOP of the grid."

I'm very sorry to ask such a basic question, I've also searched for other tutorials to help me understand but not finding anything. I just fried after a week of trying on my own.

any direction is appreciated.

Regards,

John

[Absolute]

"The attributes appear in SORT_ORDER, so the lowest of the two sort orders will be the attribute to the LEFT of the grid, and the last will be the TOP of the grid."

What more is there to say? If you have two attributes, one with a sort order of 10 and one with a sort order of 50, the one with the value 10 will appear to the left (rows), and the one with the value of 50 will appear across the top (columns).

If you have vlaues of 1 and -100, the 1 will appear at the top (columns) and the -100 will appear to the side (rows).

Absolute

[Tabascoman]

Thanks Absolute - Okay - I get it, that was pretty basic, thought there was something more to it. But this was not really my issue. I do appreciate the added explanation.

More importantly, if my steps are correct in my post, what the heck and I doing wrong?

My assumption or interpretation of the instructions

1) Back up
2) place unzipped files into the zen cart main directory. I am just dragging the includes folder into the main directory. (files are there)
3)Move the 2 php files from the newly created YOUR_TEMPLATE folder to the classic folder that is under the templates folder
4)Go to the store side of the site and click into a product.
5)log into the admin side and check to see if "Grid" is in the Options Type drop down.

I am familiar to ftp and mods, some basic coding and.... I've been making mods before the old DBman product successfully. But, I'm just having a killer of a time getting this module to work. I swear I will make a donation if I can get this going and create a visual step-step instruction set for the next person having issues. I know I'm just missing something basic.

[Absolute]

Remember, if you find this module useful, we do welcome donations so that we can invest more of our own time in improving this module. Details of how you can donate towards this module can be found in the README file attached to the install. Donating towards development of any of the communities modules is not done through the same channels as donating towards the Zen Cart project however.

@Tabacoman - firsly, what is the URL for your site? What is the name of your current template directory? Have you put the files in step 3 above in the CLASSIC folder, or have you put them into your own active template directory, in the relevant subfolders? Do you get the GRID option within the admin?

It really is an easy module to install, due to the way we've applied the edits to specific files, but if any of the files are missing or in the wrong folders, you won't see the updates you need.

Absolute

[Tabascoman]

Absolute -

Thanks for reminding me how easy the install is so many times. lol..
Seriously, thank you for taking time out of your day to help another bone-head.
I'm sure you are thinking "Oh God not another one"

Here's where I went wrong:

I read "Files included in this install are:" (thinking in the package) which they are, but missed that YOUR_TEMPLATE lands in two places.

So when I read "Where the folder is called YOUR_TEMPLATE, place the contents within your current template folder" I just put all three files into the Template Folder.


Approaching this a little more clear headed this time I thought let me just duplicate the structure listed DUH, that was it. I even noticed the php for gif days ago but could not get this.
I over read and over complicated the instructions. I think that's what happens to a person that's been dealing with VirtureMart for so long.

BTW - Your mod is why I've moved to ZC
I will honor my promises.

[DivaVocals]

I think that's what happens to a person that's been dealing with VirtureMart for so long.

Welcome to the land of REAL e-commerce and REAL support.. Zen Cart and this forum are the reasons why I'll NEVER mess with Virtue Mart EVER again!!!!!

[charagg]

Hi All,

First of all - great contribution! I've installed the Product Attributes Grid, Stock by Attributes, Dynamic Drop Downs, and Bulk Attribute Creator add-ons. In regards to this add-on (Product Attributes Grid), I'd like to achieve a grid similar to the one found at:

http://www.sks-science.com/lab-supply-p-4423.html

It shows, stock #, size, description, case/pk, price/cs, and qty.

The site I'm working on is:

http://www.altaonemedical.com/index....r_of_uploads=0

Can anyone help me or direct me in getting this setup?

Thanks,

AC

[Tabascoman]

Okay that celebration was short lived. Any updates concerning the Upload Hack posted in October 09?? The hack is working, just not
getting file name in confirmation as indicated.


@ DivaVocals LOL Thanks -

[Absolute]

@charagg - the lauout you want to copy is achievable with this module, however, you will need to change some of the code, as the current module doesn't support model numbers, sizes etc. If you want to edit these details, you should take a look at the includes/modules/YOUR_TEMPLATE/attributes.php file. This is the file which builds the table structure as a string, ready for output.

You also want to change the sort order of your attributes, so that QTY becomes the heading of the rows.

@Tabascoman - so you now have the grid layout working? The hack for the upload was something added after this module was created, so I have to admit, I'm not that familiar with it. I'll try and set this up on our test site.

Absolute

[tcjay]

Fantastic module. It is just what I am looking for.

I am selling yarn where the various colors are displayed as an attribute.

I would like this format

attrib-grid-cell
text
image

I would like six colors to a line but when the grid is specified, all ten colors appear on the same line.

How would I go about formatting it so only six appear on a line?

I have specified six per line in the product options.

TIA Tom
http://www.stitchboutiqueboston.com/...-skeins-p-144/