Pre-select a subcategory

[gjh42]

The very unusual functionality of showing the latest-added subcategory of one particular top category when that is clicked can really only be done by the type of custom coding you posted above.

Others should note that the OP started from a custom mod version of tpl_categories.php, and a stock version of the file will look very different.

[atozstore]

The very unusual functionality of showing the latest-added subcategory of one particular top category when that is clicked can really only be done by the type of custom coding you posted above.

Others should note that the OP started from a custom mod version of tpl_categories.php, and a stock version of the file will look very different.

Thanks for the clarification and comments.

[atozstore]

Hi again,

The code above works most of the time, but when I clear cookie the link becomes like this
index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5&zenid=a9a6d04fcbf670a151bce972f8e9bb99_19

Instead of something like this
index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5_15

What is the zenid parameter for? it seems that some other part of the code generates that link and put it underneath the PROMOTION category. Any pointer is appreciated.

[gjh42]

Zenid is the session id which keeps track of the individual customer's settings, cart contents, etc. It has to appear on the first page visit, but if cookies are enabled, it is thereafter passed by cookie and not in the URL.

[atozstore]

Zenid is the session id which keeps track of the individual customer's settings, cart contents, etc. It has to appear on the first page visit, but if cookies are enabled, it is thereafter passed by cookie and not in the URL.

gjh42,

Thanks, I noticed that I concatenated the subcat to the main cat after Zen added the cookie, that's why it produces unexpected results. I already correct the problem by moving the cookie to the end of the string.