Categories Dressing

gjh42:

OK, that makes it easy.
You didn't mention your current setting for
define('CAT_BOX_ACTIVE_LEVEL', '#|#|#')

It should probably be

define('CAT_BOX_ACTIVE_LEVEL', '0|1|1')

The function code is not the setting, and yours shows that it is the standard version of the function.

OK, I changed code in categories_dressing_functions.php saved/upload it and it now it looks like this:

function cat_active_level_manage($path) {
$skip_cat = 0;
if (defined('CAT_BOX_ACTIVE_LEVEL','0|1|1')) {
$test_level = 0;
$cat_box_active_level = explode('|',constant('CAT_BOX_ACTIVE_LEVEL'));
$cPath_top = (int)$GET['cPath'];
$path_top = (int)$path;
$cat_depth = substr_count($path,'');
//tests for various kinds of skipping - more can be added
switch ($cat_box_active_level[0]){
case 0:
$test_level = 1;
break;
case 1://active tree only
if($cPath_top != $path_top) $skip_cat = 1;
break;
case 2://active only (all tops when no cat selected)
if($cPath_top != $path_top and $cPath_top != 0) $skip_cat = 1;
break;
case 3://full active tree, others per level
if($cPath_top != $path_top) $test_level = 1;
break;
case 4://like 3, active branches only
if($cPath_top == $path_top){
if ($cat_depth >= 2){//only test sub-subcats+
$path_ids = explode('',$path);
$path_parent = $path_ids[count($path_ids)-2];
if (!in_array($path_parent,explode('',$_GET['cPath']))) $skip_cat = 1;//show only subcats w parent in $cPath
}
} else {//if not active test for level
$test_level = 1;
}
break;
case 5:// show active, no top, per levels
if ($cat_depth == 0 or $cPath_top != $path_top) {
$skip_cat = 1;
}else{
$test_level = 1;
}
break;
}//switch
if ($test_level){
switch ('true'){
case ($cat_box_active_level[1] > $cat_depth):
$skip_cat = 1;
break;
case ($cat_box_active_level[2] < $cat_depth):
$skip_cat = 1;
break;
}//switch
}//if
}//defined
return $skip_cat;
}

but no changes on left sidebox on website (you can check it out when you click on "Selling parts" in top menu bar)

No! You don't want to change the code in categories_dressing_functions.php at all.

Set the define in /includes/languages/english/extra_definitions/your_template/categories_dressing_defines.php as shown.

Yes, I also just checked some of the older post in meantime, on this thread (link) and I see I made mistake changing wrong file, I will correct/test it right away:wink:

first, sorry for little delay with post, I was exhausted last night after working on my site all day:shocking::smile: I didnt fully read help files so this morning I read it all, set up my categories_dressing_defines.php file and also css and its working/looks great! Thanks Glenn you rock:clap:

However, I have one more thing to workout: I need one more sidebox on rightcolumn which will have display-limiting set to '0|5|4' (becuse my clients wants this option). I am not sure how to acomplish this, is there some Addon which could be helpful, or should I somehow make copy of original categories sidebox and use that copy to put it in right column?

That second categories box is going to be the interesting one. Using different settings for each box will require some cloned and renamed code, and a test to decide which to use in a given situation. It can be done, but will take a bit of work. I'll look at it to get a sense of the best route.

OK Glenn. This is why my client exactly wants that additional sidebox in right column:

Example Link

You will notice right "sidebox" named Parts, which is showing type of spare parts (engine, brakes, suspension...) for current selected model, so user can easly switch for exam. from Engine Parts to Suspension for his car model.

ps. Example link takes time to open, but site is working:bigups:

After looking at the Milner site, I have thought of a simple way to get the desired categories boxes/levels.

1: Set the active/level filter to show all first level subcats (as it is now) plus the lower subcats of the active main cat. (It may take a customized version of the active/level managing function - not a big deal.)
2: Activate both the chcategories sidebox as is, and the categories sidebox on the right.
3: Make stylesheet rules that will hide lower subcats in the chcategories box and first level cats in the categories box.

Hey there,

What are the css commands that can be given to a group to style it? For example in my style sheet I have:

ul#catGroup6_8 {
border: 1px solid #ff0505;
background-color:#000099;
background-image:url(../images/DeliveryVan.gif);
margin-left:20px;
margin-bottom:25px;
height:200px;
}

of the above only the border and height actually do as they are told. I've messed about with padding, margins, bg colors etc (altho fontsize and width also work). Is there a limit to what types of commands you can make a group do? Or am I missing something. It is late after all...

Great mod btw, hadn't realised how unflexable the default zencart cat sidebox was!

Hello,

Is this module compatible with HideCategories?

Thanks

See posts 1136 and 1137 in this thread.

Sorry, forgot that I had already made a post.
That file exist in the hideCategories module. How do I merge them?

Thanks

Im getting the HideCategories to work but all the Individual Category Headings has disappeared.

Got it to work now :)

Is it possible to enter any links and have it displayed in the Categories Sidebox? For example, add a link to Privacy Notice and have that display at the bottom of the Categories Sidebox?

You could add that as a heading for one of the links at the bottom of the sidebox, styled to look like another link.
Alternatively, you could edit tpl_categories.php and put the link code there to get it at the very bottom of the sidebox.

gjh42:

After looking at the Milner site, I have thought of a simple way to get the desired categories boxes/levels.

1: Set the active/level filter to show all first level subcats (as it is now) plus the lower subcats of the active main cat. (It may take a customized version of the active/level managing function - not a big deal.)
2: Activate both the chcategories sidebox as is, and the categories sidebox on the right.
3: Make stylesheet rules that will hide lower subcats in the chcategories box and first level cats in the categories box.

sorry for delay in reply again, I had to make necessary changes on site design in meantime, on my client suggestion:bigups:

I forgot to menition that sidebox I set-up on left side on my page is classic categories.php (which is now showing only 1st level subcategories). So I dont know if that changes situation to-much beside left/right position :huh:

2: Activate both the chcategories sidebox as is, and the categories sidebox on the right.

This I have finished, with note that categories.php (which is showing Car Brands) is on left and chcategories.php (which is showing Car Part Type) is in the right column

3: Make stylesheet rules that will hide lower subcats in the chcategories box and first level cats in the categories box.
This is part I having trouble with.. In "categories_dressing_defines.php" display level looks like this:

"define('CAT_BOX_ACTIVE_LEVEL', '0|1|1');"

and that OK regarding left sidebox categories.php, but how can I set chcategories to display level '0|5|4' at same time?
And also I dont understand part about stylesheet rules which will hide lower subcats in the chcategories?

gjh42:

You could add that as a heading for one of the links at the bottom of the sidebox, styled to look like another link.
Alternatively, you could edit tpl_categories.php and put the link code there to get it at the very bottom of the sidebox.

Apart from hard-coding it in the tpl_categories.php, is there other way to have a group of links (around 10 manufacturer links) to show as a category sidebox without creating the folders in admin?

Thanks

Is it not possible to have margins or padding or have a background image set in a ul#catGroup?

I can make borders, adjust fonts, set the height and width of the group but I can't position anything properly :(

At least if I knew it wasn't possible I could give up trying and have a go at something else.

adi2009 - My last post to you was specific about the location of categories and chcategories. It won't work correctly with them the other way. And you won't need to have two different settings, once a small change is made to a function in categories_dressing_functions.php. Essentially we need to make the code treat first level subcats as if they were top level cats. I will look at that soon and post the change required.

The stylesheet code will be something like
#chcategories ul ul ul {/hide all deeper than first subcategory lists - left box/
display: none;
}

#categoriesContent>ul>li>ul>li>a {/hide only first level subcategories - right box/
display: none;
}

In /includes/functions/extra_functions/categories_dressing_functions.php, find thisphp }//switch if ($test_level){ switch ('true'){ case ($cat_box_active_level[1] > $cat_depth): and add this just before it php case 7://full active subtree, others per level - treat first subcat like top - customized 20100205 for madijelovi if($cPath_top != $path_top){//only 1 top cat's subs $skip_cat = 1; break; } $cPath_top_special = (int)substr_replace($_GET['cPath'],'',0,strpos($_GET['cPath'],'_')+1) ;//remove before & incl 1st occurrence of _ in string $path_top_special = (int)substr_replace($path,'',0,strpos($path,'_')+1) ;//remove before & incl 1st occurrence of _ in string if($cPath_top_special != $path_top_special) $test_level = 1; break; to get this```php
case 7://full active subtree, others per level - treat first subcat like top - customized 20100205 for madijelovi
if($cPath_top != $path_top){//only 1 top cat's subs
$skip_cat = 1;
break;
}
$cPath_top_special = (int)substr_replace($GET['cPath'],'',0,strpos($GET['cPath'],'')+1) ;//remove before & incl 1st occurrence of _ in string
$path_top_special = (int)substr_replace($path,'',0,strpos($path,'')+1) ;//remove before & incl 1st occurrence of _ in string
if($cPath_top_special != $path_top_special) $test_level = 1;
break;
}//switch
if ($test_level){
switch ('true'){
case ($cat_box_active_level[1] > $cat_depth):

You will want a define setting of '7|4|5' ; change the 4 and 5 if needed, but you must use the 7.

zubenubi - All of the styling you want should be possible. Post a link to see your site so I can advise.