size dropdown and price

[wagnerguy]

How do i add a size dropdown to a product, then change the price to reflect that change.. Also i would need to customize the size values.. I have checked the documentation but, it was kinda vague

[Ajeh]

You will want to look into the Attributes and creating the Option Names and Option Values to go with each Option Name ...

Those are then added to the Product as Attributes ...

If you peek in the Tutorials/FAQs or the Wiki or do a search on those terms, you will find several threads about them ...

Also, it is often helpful to create a play or test site with its own directory and database for the current version of Zen Cart and load the demo data as they have numerous examples of how Zen Cart works and you can see how the Attributes, Option Names and Option Values are built ...

[wagnerguy]

ok, I got the dropdown, but how do i customize the options? my products are in sizes ranging from 000 to 20(unique). I would need to change the text.

thanks for your help on this

[fairestcape]

Basically, you create an Option NAME called "Sizes".

Then, you link through to Option VALUES, and you assign a range of VALUES to the Option Name = "Sizes"

You create these VALUES one by one - until you have the full range of values you need for size.

Then, you go to Attributes Controller, select the PRODUCT you want to assign SIZE variables to, and then (using the left dropdown to select "Sizes" and the right dropdown to select the variables or "Values", you assign each size variable to the product.

In the process of assigning a value, you have the option of giving it an increased (or reduced) price, by entering a cash value in the appropriate field before you click the insert button.

You assign each value (variable) in the same way, until you have matched the number of Sizes with the requirements of the product in question.

If similar products have identical attributes, you can COPY this set of attributes to products, or indeed, to all products in a given category.

[wagnerguy]

I'm looking now, how do i create the option name. I just grab it from the dropdown. but I would need to customize the options.. am i missing something. i do not see a place where i can edit the options

[fairestcape]

In ADMIN>>>CATALOG you have two menu items:-

Option Names Manager

and

Option Values Manager

You start with Option Names Manager.

You'll see an input window (there's a little en: next to it on the left).

Type Sizes into that field.

Where it says order: type in a value of 10 (this is the sort order of where this option will appear on your product page, in relation to other options.

Next, choose what TYPE of input mechanism the user will apply, such as dropdown

Click INSERT button...

You now have an option NAME called Sizes.

At the top of the screen you will see a button called Option Values. Click the button...

Next screen you will see a field (possibly a dropdown) on the left, where you can choose your newly created Option Name.

Step 1. Make sure Sizes appears in that field.

Step 2. Go again to the field marked en:. Type in Small

Step 3. In the field titled order: type in 10

Step 4. Click INSERT BUTTON.

You now have your first Option VALUE of "Small" assigned to the Option Name of "Size"

Repeat steps 1 to 4, each time incrementing the en: field (eg Medium, Large, X Large), and incrementing the order: field as well (20, 30, 40, respectively)

You now have an Option Name Sizes, with the following variable values:

Small
Medium
Large
X Large

Next, click on Attributes Conntroller Button.

Choose a product you want to assign Sizes to.

From the left and right dropdowns, add the sizes one by one (see my earlier post)

[wagnerguy]

ohhhhh, i see now.. idiot mistake on my part.. thanks for you help..

[fairestcape]

No idiocy involved, wagnerguy... It took me SEVERAL tries before I started getting the hang of it.

Best idea is to set up a test product (if you don't have the Demo Product set) and play around with all manner of attributes with that product.