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[k20tuned]

How can I do multiple photos for a product, I would like to display at least 3 detailed photos of my items when a customer click the thumbnail

[shan]

just use the detailed images section

have a look through the manual. it should cover all this stuff

[denisg]

Originally Posted by shan

just use the detailed images section

have a look through the manual. it should cover all this stuff

On the other hand, the default Detailed Images is very basic and may not be what you want in it's location and the way it works. I personally don't like it at all but it has its uses in certain cases. Do a search for 'Detailed Images' there are some very useful tips there. Especially the one refering to 'Pop-up' detailed images. It is (to me) a complex piece of coding but if you are happy with this sort of thing it may work for you. It's way over my head though and I can't seem to find anyone to install it and guarantee the site will work afterwards...........

There are a number of other options which do not involve code modifications though. Programmers may throw their arms in the air but why not insert the pics with html code into the product main description panel?. If you insert an images folder into your site public file and ftp your images to that you can link them to the description panel with something like:
(center>[img]/images/general/xxxxxx.jpg[/img]<br) replacing round brackets for ><. Just be careful of the image size used.

You could also use Photoshop or similar to make up a single image from 2 or 3 indivindual pics and use just the one. Example:
http://www.mercersfurniture.co.uk/product.php?productid=16561&cat=375&page=1

Be careful with the default Icon size though as it limits the area available. You could make a default icon in your standard background colour and only 1x1 pixel which would render it invisible and maximising the space.

Which leads to a question - is it possible to center the product icon in the 'see Details' view with text full width below

Denis.