Better Together Contribution Support Thread

I've followed all the instructions to install the Better Together module and it is not even appearing in my admin page. The basic instructions for installing a mod, while helpful, did not address what could be the cause of this problem. Any help is appreciated.

--Zen Cart Novice

Please re-read the basic instructions for installing a mod, focusing on the "Common Problems" section. I just updated that part, please read it again.

http://www.thatsoftwareguy.com/zencart_install_mod.html

i add the code

$this->add_cat_to_cat(7, 9, "%", 60);
$this->add_cat_to_prod(7, 52, "%", 50);

but it only works for > $this->add_cat_to_cat(7, 9, "%", 60);

then i change the code to

$this->add_cat_to_prod(7, 52, "%", 50);
$this->add_cat_to_cat(7, 9, "%", 60);

now it only works for > $this->add_cat_to_prod(7, 52, "%", 50);

what do i make one product or the products of one category to have several better together discounts?
ex:
buy item A from category 7, get item B from category 9 at 60% off,
buy item A from category 7, get item C (id 52) at 50% off,
so, if you buy the 3 items together: item A, item B, item C, you get 60% off of item B AND get 50% off of item C
but now, you only get 60% off of item B and none discounts of item C

is that possible?

quick1:

what do i make one product or the products of one category to have several better together discounts?
...
is that possible?

No. Every product is only discounted (or used in a discount) once.

swguy:

No. Every product is only discounted (or used in a discount) once.

does Combination Discounts do this?

Please ask questions about my commercial mods by email, not on the forum.

I just downloaded your package and am installing. I see only one directory "Includes" - -do these files go in the store includes directory or the store/admin includes directory?

John

Another question: I'd like to create a scenario where if a customer buys 5 units of one product they get a free product from another category. Can this be done?

John

Question 1: They go into includes. (If they went into admin/includes, there would be an admin directory at the top level). If you haven't installed a mod before, please see http://www.thatsoftwareguy.com/zencart_install_mod.html

Question 2: No. Better Together is "Buy A, Get B at a discount."

Is there a way to restrict the number of associated items that are displayed? I have Better Together with Checkout Candy with the buy it now button.

For example if I set up item A to have items B, C, D, E, and F associated with it, and I add item A to my cart, all five associated items will show in my shopping cart. Is there a way to only have two randomly show from the list of B, C, D, E, and F?

Please email me with questions on my commercial offerings; they are not supported on the Zen Cart forum.

Hi Scott,

Sorry if this has been explained elsewhere, but I'm trying to figure out if Better Together is what I need. I want to offer a discount on any items in a category, as long as 2 or more are ordered. This isn't a typical volume discount, because I want it to go across products.

If it makes a difference in your recommendation. All products in this category are the same price - $89 - and once the threshold of two items is purchased then all items in this category should sell for $74 - so one for $89, two for $148, three for $222. Is there a better way of offering this kind of discount besides "Better Together?"

Using zc v1.50 . . . thanks, Sean

For this, you'll want to use Quantity Discounts.

http://www.zen-cart.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=135

I have installed Better Together & this is all I see in my admin: Seems Like there should be more... may be I need to do more?
Help - View the Documentation

This module is installed

true

Sort Order
Sort order of display.

Include Tax
Include Tax in calculation.

true
false

Re-calculate Tax
Re-Calculate Tax

None
Standard
VAT
Credit Note

Cancel

You do need to do more! You need to read the documentation.

Hello,

I have a quick question about the mod. I understand that you can setup a buy 2 get 1 free for specific products or categories. Am I able to set this up for all products belonging to a specific manufacturer.

Thanks so much

You can only do buy one (not 2) get one free for products and categories, not for manufacturers.

Hi Swguy,

Would it be possible to do the following with Better Together:

Buy A + B Get 25% off
Buy A + C Get 25% off
Buy A + A + C Get 30% off

with A, B & C either being individual products or categories.

Your help is greatly appreciated!

No. Better Together discounts are done on pairs of items, not triplets.

Did you notice? Even Apple recognizes that some things are Better Together. :smile: