Product Type Book (by moku)

Firstly, the product ID isn't created until the record is saved. The logic being that the ID can be used again if you cancel before completing the record. When you edit the record, the ID will then be displayed.

Secondly, I don't think multiple options are an option with the book mod. Unlike dresses which come in a multitude of colours and sizes, a book only comes in one size, otherwise it's another book. For example, you would have a record for a soft cover version and a record for a hard cover version. That's the way I see it anyway.

Finally, I can't see the value in using Product Book for a Computer shop. It can be done of course, but you have to weigh the advantages with the disadvantages.

I think the standard version of Zen Card would probably do a better job. The various attributes give you so much more freedom where options are concerned. You can still group manufacturers, but you can do things like let your customer decide on how much ram they need etc.

Try not to confuse all the extra fields offered in Product book with the limited number in Zen Cart. If you set up a nice template using tables, you can add any amount of data in each listing. Even without tables, you can still create bulleted lists etc.

Have a look at the Zen Cart sample files for video cards as an example. Here's a site where you can run the demo and even choose a template or two while you're at it: http://(sorry, site offline)/

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Originally Posted by johnk

Firstly, the product ID isn't created until the record is saved. The logic being that the ID can be used again if you cancel before completing the record. When you edit the record, the ID will then be displayed.

Secondly, I don't think multiple options are an option with the book mod. Unlike dresses which come in a multitude of colours and sizes, a book only comes in one size, otherwise it's another book. For example, you would have a record for a soft cover version and a record for a hard cover version. That's the way I see it anyway.

Finally, I can't see the value in using Product Book for a Computer shop. It can be done of course, but you have to weigh the advantages with the disadvantages.

I think the standard version of Zen Card would probably do a better job. The various attributes give you so much more freedom where options are concerned. You can still group manufacturers, but you can do things like let your customer decide on how much ram they need etc.

Try not to confuse all the extra fields offered in Product book with the limited number in Zen Cart. If you set up a nice template using tables, you can add any amount of data in each listing. Even without tables, you can still create bulleted lists etc.

Have a look at the Zen Cart sample files for video cards as an example. Here's a site where you can run the demo and even choose a template or two while you're at it: http://(sorry, site offline)/

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I have posted picture of already modified product_type, it is in czech so it could make you confused. In my point of view information about for example hardware requirements, game language, multiplayer and so long are for custumers very important. BTW it looks like I solved my problem

I managed to get SpiffyCal working; it was just a matter of file permissions. For whatever reason, it was set at 600, so I made it 644, and now it's fine. :blush:

My next issue is, I am struggling to make my front page look like I want - with each listing having the image on the left, the name and stuff on the right. I realize this may not really be in the scope of this topic, but maybe some of the experts in here can help!

Hi,

jphuk.co.uk is down - does anyone have a copy of/link to the latest mod?

Thanks,
Chris

Hello all,

New to Zen cart, okay with PhP and able to figure out most patterns.

I have skimmed through these pages and found numerous downloadable add-ons.

The people using this bookstore/zen cart will ne average pc users.

Can you recommend the easiets, less buggy bookstore add-on and whereto download it?

Thanks,
Doug

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Originally Posted by moochris

Hi,

jphuk.co.uk is down - does anyone have a copy of/link to the latest mod?

Thanks,
Chris

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Hi Chris...

THIS LINK works for me...

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Originally Posted by d20group

Hello all,

New to Zen cart, okay with PhP and able to figure out most patterns.

I have skimmed through these pages and found numerous downloadable add-ons.

The people using this bookstore/zen cart will ne average pc users.

Can you recommend the easiets, less buggy bookstore add-on and whereto download it?

Thanks,
Doug

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Hi Doug

See what link I give to Chris above.

You can see the RESULT HERE (one of my demo sites)

Hi all:

We're in the process of launching a bookstore online and I'm looking for the bookstore contribution that's mentioned on this thread, but the links are all dead.

Can anyone post the correct URL to download the files please?

tx
Kamy

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Originally Posted by kamy

Hi all:

We're in the process of launching a bookstore online and I'm looking for the bookstore contribution that's mentioned on this thread, but the links are all dead.

Can anyone post the correct URL to download the files please?

tx
Kam

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Hello Kamy,

Please check here.

I'm wondering if i can use this module, without loosing all my data (mysql)

i have a working book shop: www.symbolic-books.be