Category, Type, Option, Attribute

[cherieo]

I am using Zen Cart for the first time.

1) Is there an explanation of the differences among Category, Product type, Option and attributes? How they are usually used?

2) I want to set up a product hierarchy tree for searching, reporting, pricing, etc. Which are used for what purpose?

3) Can a product belong to more than one Category, Product type or have mulitple attributes?

4) Is there a similar setup for Customer types, channels i.e., retail, wholesale, price groups, etc.

I am used to large corporate order processing systems, so maybe it is not relevant, but I would like to plan a little before resorting to trial and error.

thx & regards,
CherieO.

[kobra]

Put up an install for playing/learning

Can a product belong to more than one Category

Yes through linking
https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/i...hp?article=216

Product type

Why??

have mulitple attributes?

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

Is there a similar setup for Customer types, price groups, etc.

Groups
https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/i...hp?article=213

channels i.e., retail, wholesale

Search the free softeware addons link, above left, for a 3rd party addon for wholesale

[cherieo]

Thanks!