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Old 05-30-2008, 04:44 AM
 
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Hi all,

I was wondering if its possible to place static images on a page depending on which category the product falls under?

For example on the following page the images (two man install, free shipping, 14 day install) are correct.

http://www.cortneyco.com/shop/product.php?productid=11&cat=1&page=1

But on the page below the images are incorrect because it's using the generic product.tpl template.

http://www.cortneyco.com/shop/product.php?productid=17&cat=4&page=1

Is there anyway (programatically) that I could use a CSS class, product ID or custom field to pull in images relevant to each category?

I know I could possibly use separate product.tpls but this is a bit cumbersome.

Obviously, if there are any mods out there that do this (commercial or free) then I'm happy to be pointed in the right direction.

Thanks in advance

John
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Old 05-30-2008, 04:48 AM
 
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Default Re: Category based images in product.tpl

The best way to display product-specific graphics/text/etc is to either use Extra Fields or build them in to the product description. For graphics, I usually just use extra fields and put the image calls into each product.
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Old 05-30-2008, 04:54 AM
 
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Hi Padraic

Can you be a little bit more specific please? I'm still quite new to X-Cart, so if you could give me a quick example I'd be very greatful!

Do I just set up an extra field called "14 Day Install"? How do I then associate that in the product and reference it to call an image?

Thanks in advance
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Old 05-30-2008, 06:24 AM
 
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Default Re: Category based images in product.tpl

I've actually worked out how to do this myself now, but thanks very much for the pointer.

The more I use this product, the more wonderful I realise it is!

Thanks
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Hi John,

I am trying to work this out myself. I am just trying to add a free shipping message based on if the product's category is a "free shipping" category...

Would you mind sharing what you've learned?

Thanks!
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