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    Zen Cart 1.3.8a I am trying to set up attributes from a drop down box to show a picture example drop down in colors that says blue can it open color swatch picture? We have 45 colors to chose from and I want to use some type of color chart. Can this be done?

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    Default Re: assign Pictures to attributes in a drop down menu

    You might find the easiest way to do this is not by dropdown, but by radio button.

    When you add the product attribute, you can upload a small image related to that color option (a "color swatch" in your case).

    When all are added, your visitor can see all of the color swatches at once, then select the radio button of the one they like best.

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    Default Re: assign Pictures to attributes in a drop down menu

    Quote Originally Posted by jackie.taferner View Post
    You might find the easiest way to do this is not by dropdown, but by radio button.

    When you add the product attribute, you can upload a small image related to that color option (a "color swatch" in your case).

    When all are added, your visitor can see all of the color swatches at once, then select the radio button of the one they like best.


    Thank-you very much for this. It has helped me a great deal.

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    Default Re: assign Pictures to attributes in a drop down menu

    glad i could help :)

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    Default Re: assign Pictures to attributes in a drop down menu

    What is the best way to make swatches? What is the correct size for these etc?
    Any help would be greatly appreciated please.
    Kind Regards

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    Default Re: assign Pictures to attributes in a drop down menu

    it's really a matter of preference. Depending on how many swatches you have, how much detail you need. Consider that you're a customer shopping at your store. What would you want to see?

    This tool could be helpful... it creates a pop-up for the attributes. So you could make small image swatches and allow the user to click and see a much larger, more detailed closeup too: http://www.zen-cart.com/index.php?ma...roducts_id=616

    It may be unnecessary in your case though. Like i said, it really depends on your store. Just review your site in the customer's point of view and use common sense to guide you.

    Good luck!

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    Default Re: assign Pictures to attributes in a drop down menu

    Thanks for the link. That will come in handy I am thinking (if all goes to plan). I have to get the other issue sorted first.
    Kind Regards

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    Default Re: assign Pictures to attributes in a drop down menu

    This sounds very similar to what I'm trying to do, but I'm trying to provide FONT samples. Can anyone assist with this?

    I would very much appreciate it!!

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    Default Re: assign Pictures to attributes in a drop down menu

    Just take screenshots of your fonts, size them to the images you like, and follow the instructions above to put them into your website.

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    Default Re: assign Pictures to attributes in a drop down menu

    I too am having trouble with placement -
    I changed my dropdown to radiobutton - but can I arrange the swatches in columns with the raido button next to each swatch?

    http://www.stitchnframeonline.com/in...roducts_id=282

 

 
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