Stock by Attribute v4.0 addon for v1.3.5-1.3.9

[laurenjj]

The other problem that has been seen occasionally is the presence of backup files mixed with the live files. Created either by the person doing then installation in case they want to go back, or automatically by an FTP client, these files are sometime inditinguishable by Zen Cart from the original files and both get executed. If the backup gets executed 2nd it can undo the work done by the file installed as part of the mod.

Hmmm... but how is that possible if only one file with the same name is allowed?

[kuroi]

Hmmm... but how is that possible if only one file with the same name is allowed?

Who said they were named the same? They're usually renamed slightly, but their very presence in certain locations means they get swept up and executed, irrespective of the name.

[aruleal]

Hello. I recently installed the stock by attribute following the directions on the readme.
I've noticed that I've added a bunch of php files to the main directory as well as overwrite several core files.

I've read on other posts to always use the overide system but does this not apply to stock by attributes?

My concerns stem primarily from the likelihood of upgrading to a new version of zen cart in the future. Would I have to back up files i uploaded to install stock by attribute and put them back in after I make the upgrade?

hope anybody can help!!

[kuroi]

Hello. I recently installed the stock by attribute following the directions on the readme.
I've noticed that I've added a bunch of php files to the main directory as well as overwrite several core files.

I've read on other posts to always use the overide system but does this not apply to stock by attributes?

My concerns stem primarily from the likelihood of upgrading to a new version of zen cart in the future. Would I have to back up files i uploaded to install stock by attribute and put them back in after I make the upgrade?

hope anybody can help!!

Stock by Atributes can only over-ride over-rideable files and since stock management goes right to the heart of the system in places, not all the files are over-rideable.

More than that, it is unlikely that the current versiuon of stock by attribute would work with future releases of Zen Cart. It generally needs updating with each new release.

That's the negative. The positive is that from the next major release, you won't have to worry about this at all, since the functionality will be built into the core code, so no add-in will be needed.

[skybluepunk]

Could anyone tell me whether the problems I describe below are caused by Stock by Attribute, or some other ZC config setting?

I'm having the following problems in IE7 only - Firefox is fine:

• The 'Please select colour:' attribute isn't shown as selected by default in IE7.
  
• If the customer just clicks 'Add to cart' without selecting a colour, ZenCart allows him to checkout without displaying an error.
  
• Even if the customer DOES select an attribute, it is not passed through to the checkout, and is not displayed on the order.
  
• Stock levels are not adjusted.

[I am using Stock by Attribute 4.7MULTIADD, I have 'Please select colour:' as the Default attribute, set to 'Display Only'.]

[kuroi]

@skybluepunk

This sounds like a problem with how you have set your attributes up rather than a Stock by Attributes problem. I'd take a look at that default value as a I suspect that's your problem.

When you say that you've set it up as "display only" do you mean "read-only"? If so, then Zen Cart wouldn't expect customers to select a value.

[stog]

First off I must thank for a great mod as this has been most useful for me on my own website.
I have just finished writing stand alone add on to this mod to do bulk update of stock value and will be submitting it soon.
When I was writing is I created a search and sort function in it.
As I was putting more stock on recently I was having to scroll right down to bottom of screen to add more attribute when I thought I might try to add the search and sort function I had just written to file products_with_attributes_stock.php.

I have now done this and seam to be working OK.

My question is where best to submit it as it only a small update would it be best to as full upload or on forum section

Regards


Steve

[skybluepunk]

Hi Kuroi,

No, I don't mean read-only.

I mean that on the Attributes Controller page I have selected the options "Display only" and "Default". I understand that this is the preferred method to force the customer to select an attribute.

[skybluepunk]

Hi Kuroi,

As a total coincidence, the solution for my problem has just been posted on the Wishpot Wishlist Management support thread

yes - can confirm this problem. works ok in Firefox but IE prevents ability to add to cart.....BUT only if you have the wishpot code included anywhere BEFORE the attributes module code in tpl_product_info_display.php

I have just relocated the Wishpot code, and all appears to be working fine now.

So, it was nothing to do with Stock by Attributes :-)

Thanks for your help,
Sheila

[tatebn]

I have 2 questions. First off, is it possible to combine attributes, such as color and size, into one dropdown? Secondly how do I go about displaying QTY/In Stock status on the product info page per variant instead of per product?

Thanks,
Brandon