Can I make "comments" a "required field" when making a purchase?

[mc12345678]

thank for the reply mc12345678 and stevesh; stevesh I have the version 1.53 that is a module and then lets me add a option value?
pd: products database with this module are removed?

mc12345678 I did not understand your answer

If a dropdown of options would work (and it looks like it would) re-working this mod might be easier: http://www.zen-cart.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=90

It appeared from your image that you want the customer to choose from a number of companies the order would be shipped from. If that isn't correct, post again.

that is correct as you say

Maybe stevesh is in the process of responding, but as a sort of summary of the current discussion:
ZC 1.5.3 is installed, a plugin that offers a way to select from options and work with the result is available through the plugin identified. This feature appears to be what is most desired. The fact that the plugin though indicates that ZC 1.5.1 is the highest compatible version appears to be an issue of "concern". It could be that the plugin is still functional with ZC 1.5.3, might need some minor modification, or (and doubtful) some major modification to be compatible with ZC 1.5.3... One doesn't "know" until the installation is attempted or the plugin is identified as being 1.5.3 compatible...

[mc12345678]

You could also customize the file:
/includes/modules/pages/checkout_configuration/header_php.php

and add the code in RED:

if (isset($_POST['payment'])) $_SESSION['payment'] = $_POST['payment'];
$_SESSION['comments'] = $_POST['comments'];

// bof: force comment
if (trim($_SESSION['comments']) == '') {
  $messageStack->add_session('checkout_payment', 'Please enter order comments before proceeding.', 'error');
  zen_redirect(zen_href_link(FILENAME_CHECKOUT_PAYMENT, '', 'SSL'));
}
// eof: force comment

//'checkout_payment_discounts'
//zen_redirect(zen_href_link(FILENAME_CHECKOUT_PAYMENT, '', 'SSL'));

Now, if they try to submit the order on the checkout_confirmation page without a comment, they will be returned to the checkout_payment and they will see a red message telling them to include a comment ...

Thanks ajeh, that was what I was trying to consider although I didn't have the code available/in memory. :)

[Ajeh]

You are welcome ... I searched a few old threads and put something together that worked easily with v153/v154, and problem can be adapted for older, though upgrading is a good idea ...