Only Show Sub Categories When Using Cat-Tabs Header

[acidsesite]

Basically what im trying to do is modify the sidebox to show only the subcategories when using the top level cats in the header.

if for example there are no subcategories in a top level cat then it would either not display the side box or would show only the "all products" link

is this possible or would it be quite a large mod to get it to do that

any ideas or feedback would be much appreciated

cheers

[Ajeh]

The current method is if you use the Categories Tabs at the top, then the Categories Sidebox opens as if you clicked on it ...

You can make it that the Categories sidebox never shows the subcategories but unless you do a great deal of customization it cannot run both ways ...

[acidsesite]

ok no problem maybe a future mod

[newagekat]

The current method is if you use the Categories Tabs at the top, then the Categories Sidebox opens as if you clicked on it ...

You can make it that the Categories sidebox never shows the subcategories but unless you do a great deal of customization it cannot run both ways ...

Linda:
this may be a dumb question. I'm using v1.3.8a on this site.
I'm using category tabs for the first time. my intent is to fully by-pass any side boxes. See attached image for sample.



Currently, when you click on the tabs, the sub categories don't even show up in the content area, which is why I had to place a right column sidebox.

I've been looking at the Category Dressing Mod, but before I install, I want to make certain I can't use the default zc to do the job.

I would really appreciate any suggestion.

thank you.

[Ajeh]

You have either turned of the categories_row or your template has disabled it ...

Or .. your stylesheet has a
display: none;

where it should not ...

[newagekat]

You have either turned of the categories_row or your template has disabled it ...

Or .. your stylesheet has a
display: none;

where it should not ...

Linda:

I'm using the column layout grid with column divider pro so in admin > product listing, i'm showing columns 3, how SubCategories on Main Page while navigating =1.

so, in a nutshell, tabs, when clicked, will display product list, but will not display subcategories.

The tabs did show products before I moved the products into sub categories. i'm create products under accessories so you can see what I mean.

other settings:
admin > layout setting i have the following:
Categories - Always Show on Main Page 1
Main Page - Opens with Category 0
Categories - Always Open to Show SubCategories 1
Categories-Tabs Menu ON/OFF 1

admin > poduct listing
Product Listing - Layout Style columns
Product Listing - Columns Per Row 3
Include Product Listing Sub Categories Image false
Include Product Listing Top Categories Image false
Show SubCategories on Main Page while navigating 1

This is my custom build design and template. I have not disabled anything in style sheet. I'm just getting started on this project.

any feedback is much appreciated. thanks

[Ajeh]

Try three things ...

In your stylesheet I am seeing:

.categoryListBoxContents { display: none; }

I am not sure if that is the issue ...

Could you change that to:

/*.categoryListBoxContents { display: none; }*/

then refresh your page ... does that change things?


Next ...
Turn off the SEO ... does this change things?

Next ...
Switch to the Classic Template ... does this change things?

[newagekat]

Try three things ...

In your stylesheet I am seeing:

I am not sure if that is the issue ...

Could you change that to:


then refresh your page ... does that change things?

Linda:

I said it before, and I'll say it again, you're a genius. commenting the stylesheet class did it.

I know the complexities of ZC and that it was build to address a great number of possibilities and configuration. One day, when I have some time, I'd like to write down all the potential combinations so that we don't have to bother your geniuses with all the minor and frustrating little questions. Imagine what else you could come up with when you don't have to spend so much time with what now seems obvious.

I tip my chapeau, my lady.

[gjh42]

acidsesite -
The new version of Categories Dressing includes the ability to limit category sidebox display to only subcategories. This would have the effect of showing only the all/new/featured links (whichever you have enabled) when there are no subcategories active.

When you install the files, all you need to do is change a couple of numbers in a define statement. The readme gives the details.

[Ajeh]

Thanks for the update, newagekat ... glad to hear that this was just an issue in the stylesheet causing the problem ...