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PhilJ 11-25-2011 03:02 AM

X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
SORRY, THIS TEMPLATE IS NO LONGER FOR SALE OR SUPPORTED FROM MAY 1st 2013

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xcartmods.co.uk
brings you another unique X-Cart CSS template, called Ability.


Ability is an advanced, all-purpose X-Cart v4.4.x / v4.5.x template solution, with a rich amount of layout possibilities and features built-in.

The idea behind Ability is to give you all the design flexibility and features you need, in one template, whilst keeping your costs down.

It can be used as the foundation to any web store. You'll be surprised at what you can achieve with this template alone.
  • Theme Options
    • Clean layout design with 20 ready made easily customisable colour themes, just 16 lines of CSS per theme
    • Serves as an ideal framework / starting point for your X-Cart projects
    • Multiple themes enables you to easily change the look and feel whenever you like, eg. seasonal
    • True unlimited colour themes with in-built theme designer - colour pickers for theme elements, choice of background tile or image
    • Over 970 background tiles and images included
    • CSS code generator for easy colour theme generation
    • Layouts based on a fluid / flexible version of the popular and easy to use 960 grid system
    • Option to set the fixed (pixels) and fluid (percentage) widths
    • Ability to set the following to fixed or fluid... overall store width / header / header content / body content / checkout / footer / footer content
    • Layout can be displayed as 3 columns, 2 columns left / right or 1 column (product pages and static pages can also have independant column style)
    • Homepage can be set to display as full width (1 column) - maximises the effects of your promotions
  • Header Options
    • Choice of header style, or easily create your own custom header
    • Choice of 4 logo image sizes, or option to have textual company logo and tagline using Google fonts
    • Choice of 4 search box sizes
    • Customer account dropdown menu box
  • Category Menu Options
    • Horizontal menus included...
      • 5 level animated dropdown / flyout menu
      • 3 level mega dropdown menu, with full control over layout in category admin and option to display parent icons/descriptions. Can also be set to 2 level only.
      • 1 level tabbed category menu
      • Tabbed speedbar menu
      • Tabbed custom menu
    • Vertical menus included...
      • 5 level animated flyout menu
      • 3 level tree menu, with persistence and choice of theme
      • 2 level sliding menu, with persistence
      • 1 Level basic menu style
      • Or use standard X-Cart menus
    • Additional categories page displaying all categories up to 3 levels
  • Homepage Options
    • Promotional Displays Included...
      • Responsive width image slider x 2
      • 3D flash image slider / rotator
      • Featured image box
      • Horizontal image roundabout
      • Horizontal image accordion
      • Responsive static image or YouTube video (can be set in Ability settings and set to autoplay)
    • BBC style animated news ticker, dynamically lists the last x news headlines
    • Animated countdown to an event, eg. end of a sale, launch of new product etc.
    • Additional new and random products display (amounts configurable in Ability settings)
    • Featured products, bestsellers, new and random products can be displayed as animated carousels
    • ... Or can be displayed in rows or grids, with ability to dynamically switch between row/grid
    • Featured products, bestsellers, new and random products can be grouped into a set of compact tabs
    • Manufacturers can be displayed as a carousel, or logos/links in columns (amount configurable in Ability settings)
  • Products Display Options
    • Products display
      • Grid and row switchers, with persistence
      • Smart columns, which adapt to the store width (for use with a fluid layout)
      • Masonry columns, which adapt to the store width in an animated fashion and are centered (for use with a fluid layout)
      • Basic tabular display
      • Or use default X-Cart products display
    • Upselling and recommended (random) products use the grid and row switchers display for SEO purposes
    • Default grid/row display and number of columns can be set from Ability settings
  • Product Page Layout
    • Product layout can be displayed independantly as 3 columns, 2 columns left / right or 1 column
    • 2 types of custom tabbed product information display, either tabbed above or below
    • Vertical accordion product information display
    • Tabs and accordions have persistence feature
    • Or use standard X-Cart tabs below
    • Display links to next/previous products
  • Footer Options
    • Choice of footer style, or easily create your own custom footer
    • Display rotating testimonials, news box, latest Tweets etc.
    • Display Footer payment icons, large or small
  • Custom Fonts
    • Replaces H1/H2/H3 fonts which are loaded via the Google Fonts API
    • 500+ fonts to choose from
    • Includes local font previewer, or use the Google font previewer
  • Addons
    • Traffic statistics gatherer / visitor counter. Displays visitors last 24 hours / 30 days / all time. Top 10 referrers, pages, keywords, countries.
    • Dynamic AJAX search box - lists products after 3 characters typed
    • BBC style animated news ticker, dynamically lists the last 5 news headlines - enable / disable
    • Animated countdown to an event, eg. end of a sale, launch of new product etc. - enable / disable and configure date in Ability settings
    • Advanced animated breadcrumbs, collapses and becomes compact if you have many subcategories
    • Lazy loader for product images - delays the loading of images until browser focuses on them
    • Page peel effect - displays animated promotional message in top right corner
    • Google map display for contact us page - displays map, streetview etc. and 'get directions' form
    • FAQs for contact us page in accordion style list
    • Advanced lightbox to replace ColorBox, with 10 different themes and ability to display videos, inline content etc.
    • Custom floating social bookmarking links for product page - alternative to Socialize module
    • Google translator menu box
    • Image gallery with categories, automatic thumbnail generation and lightbox
    • Display first detailed image as sticky tooltip on product thumbnails hover
    • Search by price menu box
    • 'Sticky' header speedbar menu
    • 'Sticky' footer recently viewed products list
    • QR code generator for product pages
    • Product 'quick view' lightbox for search results
  • Advanced Minicart
    • AJAX minicart that can be displayed in header or menu box
    • Instantly displays cart contents on adding to cart, with options to change quantities, delete items or clear cart without page refresh
    • Products can be grouped by category and maximum minicart height is configurable
    • In addition, when an empty cart is viewed, bestsellers, new and random products are displayed to the customer
    • Option to display thumbnails in minicart
  • RSS Feeds
    • Generates feeds for latest news and latest products (generate manually, or set up cron jobs)
    • Number of items per feed and additional text, thumbnail size etc. configurable from Ability settings
  • Miscellaneous
    • Choice of menu and dialog box style - rounded, square or basic borderless
    • Basic promotional menu boxes can be enabled to display any extra info, such as payment seals etc.
    • Choice of manufacturer menu box - dropdown version includes its own search facility if more than 30 manufacturers
    • Configure bestsellers and recently viewed image sizes from the Ability settings
    • Animated 'back to top' button that appears in bottom right corner
    • Choice of 'easing' effect, autoplay and mouse wheel feature for carousels
    • Option to redirect old IE browsers to a browser upgrade page
  • Just For Fun
    • Animated snow effect
  • Design Features
    • Well organised template structure
    • Well commented CSS code
    • Wide choice of homepage promotion options
    • Flexible width carousels
    • Scrollable content boxes
    • Easy to use tooltips
    • Customised view cart page
    • And much more...

Duramax 6.6L 11-25-2011 06:23 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Can not wait for it.

candc 11-25-2011 08:22 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Is there a 3 column option Phil?

PhilJ 11-25-2011 08:40 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Yes, you can choose to have 1 column, 2 column left, 2 column right or 3 columns.

You can also choose whatever columns you want for the product pages.

candc 11-25-2011 09:01 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Any chance you could set the demo to 3 column for a while?

PhilJ 11-25-2011 09:17 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
How's that?

candc 11-25-2011 09:20 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Perfect :D

And one final request if I may, is there a 3 column fixed option as well :-)

PhilJ 11-25-2011 09:26 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Yes, it's all there in the settings

elmirage001 11-25-2011 10:18 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
I feel like when I was little and trying to go to sleep on Christmas Eve 8O

Thank you Phil !

jrsvsp 11-26-2011 01:46 PM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Hi

This looks a really nice flexible template

How flexible are the product display options, can you have a "table like" list,e.g. with one row per product with name, description & add to cart all on one line ? If this is not standard would it be possible to modify the product list template ourselves ?

Also can you have your own image as page background ?

Thanks

PhilJ 11-27-2011 12:17 PM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Hi jrsvsp,

Quote:

How flexible are the product display options, can you have a "table like" list,e.g. with one row per product with name, description & add to cart all on one line ? If this is not standard would it be possible to modify the product list template ourselves ?

We have added in an extra option to display products in tabular format. Thanks.

Quote:

Also can you have your own image as page background ?

Sure, just add the background image to the theme CSS. Example code will be provided.

Phil

Acquamarina 11-30-2011 07:24 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Hi, Phil,

I can hardly wait to check it out. Can you please post when the demo store is opened? I only saw it once, for a few minutes. Would love to try it again. Can the Manufacturers list be made into a sliding menu instead of drop down? I have too many for drop down, I think.

Thanks!

ediruzza 12-01-2011 07:12 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Phil

We have the developers license for the Smart Template...will there be a similar license for ability?

elmirage001 12-01-2011 12:00 PM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Acquamarina
Hi, Phil,

I can hardly wait to check it out. Can you please post when the demo store is opened? I only saw it once, for a few minutes. Would love to try it again. Can the Manufacturers list be made into a sliding menu instead of drop down? I have too many for drop down, I think.

Thanks!

The demo store is open now!

Paul

Acquamarina 12-01-2011 01:24 PM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Hi, Paul, Thanks for letting me know. Can an image be added to the background without tiling? Having the sample code would be really helpful. I have no CSS skills!

elmirage001 12-01-2011 01:44 PM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Hi Vera,

That should not be a problem. Phil has made it very easy for us to customize the CSS by giving providing a custom.css file for our changes.

skin/ability/custom/css/themes/custom.css

Paul

PhilJ 12-01-2011 01:59 PM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
You can literally change the whole colour scheme in 16 lines of CSS code, as Paul said.

I do apologise to everyone waiting for this, I am trying my best to get it released as soon as possible.

yages 12-01-2011 02:22 PM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
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The way you display your products uses a lot of space, can this be compacted in some way like the image I have attached

PhilJ 12-01-2011 02:30 PM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
I know what you're saying Yages, but I'm not going to conform to anyone elses template.

elmirage001 12-01-2011 02:52 PM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilJ
You can literally change the whole colour scheme in 16 lines of CSS code, as Paul said.

I do apologise to everyone waiting for this, I am trying my best to get it released as soon as possible.

As hard as it is to wait, you're the one who's sleep deprived... Thank you for putting so much into this. You even gave me STARS!

Paul

PhilJ 12-01-2011 04:09 PM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Yages thank you for your feedback.

ediruzza, The template will be priced is TBC - the license policy will be similar to that of the Smart Template.

jkwalz 12-04-2011 12:49 PM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
I'd love to check out the new template but ever since I bought the Smart Template I get a Forbidden error whenever I try to visit your website from home.

PhilJ 12-04-2011 12:58 PM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Hi jkwalz, can you PM me where you get the forbidden error?

Just to let everyone know, I am pressing on to get the Ability template launched this coming week.

Duramax 6.6L 12-04-2011 01:36 PM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilJ

Just to let everyone know, I am pressing on to get the Ability template launched this coming week.


I can't wait for the release

Acquamarina 12-05-2011 04:04 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Hi, Phil,

I know this is late in the game for a feature request, but how about the ability of making the manufacturers menu a scrolling menu? I have over 50 and growing, they are very important to my site. It would be an awesome feature! The idea just occurred to me...

Thanks a million, can hardly wait to see the template in action again.

PhilJ 12-05-2011 07:04 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Hi Vera,
Quote:

but how about the ability of making the manufacturers menu a scrolling menu?
You can choose the standard manufacturers menu or a dropdown select menu with integrated search box :)

http://demos.xcartmods.co.uk/ability444/

I have also customised the manufacturers page with grid/row switcher...

http://demos.xcartmods.co.uk/ability444/manufacturers.php

You also have the option to display manufacturers on the homepage, either as a logo carousel, logos in columns, or text list in columns.

If the demo is not available at any time, then I'm working on it.

yages 12-15-2011 02:31 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Any update on the release of this product

JacksmithxD 12-21-2011 04:09 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Any luck on release yet? Was hoping it would be a few weeks ago. Can't wait for the release though! :D

PhilJ 12-21-2011 04:12 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
I'm working on the documentation/FAQs etc. right now. A fair amount of browser testing has been done and it will be launched this week.

JacksmithxD 12-21-2011 04:30 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilJ
I'm working on the documentation/FAQs etc. right now. A fair amount of browser testing has been done and it will be launched this week.


Alright awesome, if you need any proof reading let me know.

David-Allan 12-22-2011 02:43 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
I take it this will work on 4.4.1?

Looking forward to getting a shot of the demo site, the screenshots look great. Any idea of a figure for price yet?

Sorry to be a pain, i'm sure you have a million and one things to do at this time of year never mind coding and writing up the documentation

JacksmithxD 12-22-2011 04:41 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by David-Allan
I take it this will work on 4.4.1?

Looking forward to getting a shot of the demo site, the screenshots look great. Any idea of a figure for price yet?

Sorry to be a pain, i'm sure you have a million and one things to do at this time of year never mind coding and writing up the documentation


It's for the 4.4.x branch, so yes it will work on 4.4.1. Also the price will be similar to the smart template. He has answered these questions multiple times! :D/

David-Allan 12-22-2011 05:55 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by JacksmithxD
It's for the 4.4.x branch, so yes it will work on 4.4.1. Also the price will be similar to the smart template. He has answered these questions multiple times! :D/


Thanks Jack, I didn't see any mention of price in the previous posts.

This looks great, was going to buy the smart template but I think we can hold off for this instead.

We really could do with making the site look a lot more modern as I think it looks very dated at the moment.

I've tried my best to add images and the like to modernise it but its still not there, this will really help.

Really appreciate the time and effort the contributors in this forum put in to xcart, without them I think we would have changed to a different e-commerce solution long ago.

PhilJ 12-23-2011 02:21 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Hi David, thanks for your interest, just putting final touches to it and am rushing to get it released before xmas.

The template settings gives you a good idea of the features, a full list will be available ASAP.

It will work with v4.4.1, but to make the most of it and remain as bug-free as possible, I'd strongly suggest upgrading to the latest v4.4.4 (I'm using the Dec 15th release of v4.4.4 Gold as a test bed).

Price will be $169. Existing Smart Template purchasers can get a 25% discount.

I'll be bundling some freebies in with it also.

PhilJ 12-23-2011 02:38 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Preview is currently open, but bear in mind I'm working on it and testing a lot of settings.

David-Allan 12-23-2011 02:40 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilJ
Hi David, thanks for your interest, just putting final touches to it and am rushing to get it released before xmas.

It will work with v4.4.1, but to make the most of it and remain as bug-free as possible, I'd strongly suggest upgrading to the latest v4.4.4 (I'm using the Dec 15th release of v4.4.4 Gold as a test bed).

Price will be $169. Existing Smart Template purchasers can get a 25% discount.

I'll be bundling some freebies in with it also.


Sounds good mate. I have just had to reprovision my new server so fresh start again. May try installing 4.4.4 and see if I can import the products from the live site, the only issue I have is that the site has way to many categories and its a nightmare to try and sort them out and get them working with the newer versions of xcart.

The previous admin for the site has created a very complex .htaccess file with lots of 301 redirects for the different categories, I may actually try and start a fresh but there are about a 1000 products and really don't want to have to go through the process of adding them all again manually but it may be a necessary step to get the site looking the way I want.

My main concern is the SEO of the site but to be honest its not ranking great for the keywords I want to use to promote the business so this may just be the kick up the butt i need to get things changed over and stop working with someone else's mess.

Looking forward to your release mate, $169 is very reasonable considering the amount of work you have put in to this.

Hope you have a great Christmas and and even better new year.

All the best

D-A

David-Allan 12-23-2011 02:44 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilJ
Preview is currently open, but bear in mind I'm working on it and testing a lot of settings.


I looks great Phil,

I love the categories on the top and side bar, they will work very well with our load of categories.

The news ticker is great and love the contact us page. You have done a cracking job mate.

cherie 12-23-2011 01:36 PM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Liking that top menu. =D>

wendy.email 12-25-2011 07:23 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
Thanks for helping me throughout the year. You are the best! Can't wait for your new release.
Merry Christmas!!

KCAutosound 12-29-2011 03:44 AM

Re: X-Cart Ability Template v4.4.x
 
<sigh> It just hurts to see that I should have waited. I purchased both your smart template and your mega menu and now it seems that they are together with this new Ability Template.


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