This version is not meant for live stores and is only released at this time for people to try it out and catch any problems before it moves to a full release in around 1 months time.
If you find any problems or have any suggestions please use this thread only.
This is a good time to air your concerns about the little things that have annoyed you about xcart. What you say now stands more of a chance of being included in the final release of xcart 4.0 then at any other time and will save loads of minor upgrades later on.
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X-Cart 4.0.0 alpha 1
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Dear customers!
Our team is working hard on the upcoming X-Cart 4.0 We hope that the new version of X-Cart will deliver you even better ecommerce experience than the previous ones. Although the work on 4.0 is not finished we decided to release alpha version of the software to give you an opportunity to participate in the development of the new version by giving us your feedback and valuable comments.
The key features for this version include:
- fully multilingual interface;
- considerably improved usability of administrator/provider interface;
- memory usage optimization;
- new integrated UPS Online tools module, supporting not only shipping rates calculation, but providing an address validation tool and the possibility to register a UPS account via X-Cart site;
- new integrated .Manufacturers. module enabling you to classify your products by the brand names;
- new integrated .News Management. module enabling you to have multiple news lists for your customers;
- printable version for all information pages in the customer zone;
- additional options enabling you to optimize your e-store for search engines;
- gathering of statistical data on product search queries in the customer zone and on the client.s environment (browser type, screen resolution, operating system, JavaScript support);
- renewed first page in the administrative zone: new orders statistics and top sellers info are added;
- customizable product search form, extended set of search fields;
- simultaneous editing of multiple products;
- ability to adjust the registration form for different user types;
- Anti-Fraud module: verification of the customer.s address in the process of checkout (check-up information can be included into the order details);
- ability to edit the options of a product contained in the shopping cart;
- ability to export products in Froogle format.
The released version includes all the features listed above. However, we continue working to increase X-Cart functionality. Within a month after the release of 4.0.0 alpha 1 we are planning:
- to change the categories management mechanism (unlimited categories);
- to introduce inventory tracking based on product options;
- to add new payment gateways support.
WARNING!
We do NOT recommend to use X-Cart v.4.0.0 alpha 1 for live stores. This version is not yet of production quality, it did not undergo all the necessary thorough testing and it comes without a reference manual and technical support. Remember that you are using it at your own risk.
We hope you will enjoy the renewed interface of v.4.0.0 alpha and we would appreciate hearing any comments you may have regarding the functionality being offered or, features you would like to see us offer.
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