Can Zen Cart do this... ?

[MooNBeaR]

I need to set up a cart type system, but I'm looking for a certain functionality. I need it to be able to start the customer with a first step, then a second, and so on. In effect, customizing the order of a single product in phases, selecting from graphical options and when complete - to submit the selections via e-mail.

Can this be done with Zen, or does anyone know of a better solution to accomplish this?

Thanks for any input!

[kobra]

Zen cart allows you to predefine options as attributes that can be added to a base product.

You were fairly vague about what you want but this is the method for most product customization in Zen Cart

https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=57

[MooNBeaR]

Thanks for your quick reply kobra! I guess to be more specific, I need the customer to build their home - step by step...

They would register and go through like so:

Step 1: Choose a blueprint -> click next
Step 2: Choose some flooring (perhaps a couple) -> click next
Step 3: Choose cabinets -> click next

...

Finish and submit final customized product. Submission is emailed to rep. Rep contacts customer ...

[kobra]

The straightest approach would be to have your selections as individual products that are summed up into a single order.

Caveat - like in flooring - how will the sq footage of floor "a" be determined?
This Cart script can not read blueprints...

It sounds like you want what is termed a "configurator" and this requires "Dependant" attributes and Zen Cart has no support for them by default or by 3rd party module.

The closest thing I have seen is the PC configurator but have not installed it so can not comment on it's capabilities