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Old 11-23-2006, 07:34 AM
 
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Does anybody know where to find info about modifying or adding fields in the main products table (as opposed to adding an extra field)?
How complicated is this?
Which files (sql/php/tpl ??) are associated this type of mod?

Example: -
What are the implications of adding a new field "Artist" and displaying it on the main category or products listing page?


Why not use extra fields? - The exported table is seperate to the main products table and makes editing in a spreadsheet cumbersome.

As I am a newcomer forgive me if I have misunderstood anything basic and I look forward to your replies.
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Old 11-23-2006, 12:01 PM
 
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If you take a look at some of my freebie mods, you'll pick up a few tips on how to add custom fields to the products table and manage them in admin. It's not too hard, failing that I'll post a quick tutorial.
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Old 11-24-2006, 04:39 AM
 
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OK, here's how it's done in v4.1.x ...
1) Add a new product text field called 'artist'...
Patch the database...
Code:
ALTER TABLE `xcart_products` ADD `artist` TEXT NOT NULL ;
2) include/product_modify.php
Look for...
Code:
# Update product data
Within...
Code:
$query_data = array( ... );
Along similar lines add...
Code:
"artist" => $artist,
3) skin1/main/product_details.tpl
Add this code in a suitable place...
Code:
<tr> {if $geid ne ''}<td width="15" class="TableSubHead"><input type="checkbox" value="Y" name="fields[artist]" /></td>{/if} <td class="FormButton" nowrap="nowrap">Artist</td> <td class="ProductDetails"><input type="text" name="artist" size="18" value="{if $product.productid eq ""}{else}{$product.artist}{/if}" /></td> </tr>
Or for predefined options...
Code:
<tr> {if $geid ne ''}<td width="15" class="TableSubHead"><input type="checkbox" value="Y" name="fields[artist]" /></td>{/if} <td class="FormButton" nowrap="nowrap">Artist</td> <td class="ProductDetails"> <select name="artist"> <option value=""{if $product.artist eq ""} selected{/if}>None</option> <option value="Van Gogh"{if $product.artist eq "Van Gogh"} selected{/if}>Van Gogh</option> <option value="Picasso"{if $product.artist eq "Picasso"} selected{/if}>Picasso</option> </select> </td> </tr>
That's it!
To use the field on your product page, (skin1/customer/main/product.tpl), use this code...
Code:
{$product.artist}
To use the field on your products page, (skin1/customer/main/products.tpl or products_t.tpl), use this code...
Code:
{$products[product].artist}
v4.4.x use this code
Code:
{$product.artist}
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Old 11-24-2006, 06:11 AM
 
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Excellent, that looks straightforward - appreciate your help.
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Just tried the above code - worked first time, suddenly everything seems so much easier - cheers Phil
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Default Re: Adding/Modifying Fields in the Main Product Table

What I don't understand is why I would have to add the extra field to the database even AFTER I've added it to the product through the Admin area. Where is this data stored in the first place? I have v4.0.19, will this still work?
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Is it possible to use this new fiels in the Product Varients table?
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Be warned while this works trying to "modify products" after this is frustrating becasue there are some steps missing you will get sql errors
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Old 04-26-2007, 02:10 PM
 
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It's meant for v4.1.x stores, not v4.0.x
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how can I use it in the simple search?

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