This also applies to specials and new this month items.

How do I make a "buy it now" link for a product that is in a "featured item", "Specials", and "New This Month" center box that is found on the front page?

I can't seem to find it in the admin area. I'd be happy with an "Add to Cart" link if that's all that can be done.

Another link I need to know how to make is a more info button that links to the items itself.

Also does Zen cart have a function to display the first [x many] characters in a description field already built in or do I need to build my own. The last thing I want to have happen is a breaking of a table or a div that was put into the description and have it not be closed just because I did a substring.