Stock by Attribute v4.0 addon for v1.3.5-1.3.9

[Malaperth]

Just out of curiousity, does this version have the capability to have a product as an attribute? As in, my wife sells teas, and we want to provide a discount on a tea ball/infuser if you buy a bag of tea, so, as near as I can tell, the "attribute" on either the tea ball or the tea would have to be a product.

Mal

[potteryhouse]

Just out of curiousity, does this version have the capability to have a product as an attribute? As in, my wife sells teas, and we want to provide a discount on a tea ball/infuser if you buy a bag of tea, so, as near as I can tell, the "attribute" on either the tea ball or the tea would have to be a product.

Mal

I think your question sounds very much like the way it is done in post #1790.
There the product is listed as always required (set as the base attribute) and can be discounted, in addition you can have optional attributes, such as the infuser and they can also be discounted if desired.

http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.p...02#post1231102

[Renz]

Zen Cart Vs 1.5.1

Hi All,

I am looking for a solution to my duplicate page issue whereby I have lets say 10 products exactly the same with the exception of a colour variant.

I control the stock by uploading CSV (through some 3rd party software) with a Model number in the column.

Is this plugin what I am looking for to create one product only with the variants of the model numbers and colours?

If this is my solution, is there a way of creating this other than each manual product and variants?

Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Renz

[potteryhouse]

Zen Cart Vs 1.5.1

Hi All,

I am looking for a solution to my duplicate page issue whereby I have lets say 10 products exactly the same with the exception of a colour variant.

I control the stock by uploading CSV (through some 3rd party software) with a Model number in the column.

Is this plugin what I am looking for to create one product only with the variants of the model numbers and colours?

If this is my solution, is there a way of creating this other than each manual product and variants?

Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Renz

Based on your description of the problem I would say yes this mod will help you.
Have a look at this sample http://www.1potteryhouse.com/tiki/su...sun-wall-decor
In the sample I have 3 sizes, but these can just as easily be colors, and when you add them to the SBA stock page, you can assign each a unique part number (I call it Custom ID on the page just to make it a generic field for many uses).

You will have to create one product and assign it all the colors via the attributes page "catalog -> Attributes" (standard part of Zen Cart only used by this mod).
The instructions packaged with this mod should help you see what is needed to be accomplished to make this work.
As always, try this on a TEST site/installation prior to making any change to an active site.

[Renz]

Based on your description of the problem I would say yes this mod will help you.
Have a look at this sample http://www.1potteryhouse.com/tiki/su...sun-wall-decor
In the sample I have 3 sizes, but these can just as easily be colors, and when you add them to the SBA stock page, you can assign each a unique part number (I call it Custom ID on the page just to make it a generic field for many uses).

You will have to create one product and assign it all the colors via the attributes page "catalog -> Attributes" (standard part of Zen Cart only used by this mod).
The instructions packaged with this mod should help you see what is needed to be accomplished to make this work.
As always, try this on a TEST site/installation prior to making any change to an active site.

Thanks for your fast response from what you say it's exactly what I need.

1. How do I handle images with the model number in SBA
2. I assume every product I wish to change has to be done manually there is no way of marrying products up yes?
3. Do I need to re-allocate the images manually as well to the Image Handler for this? (Ie change their number so they are added to the SBA or is the a provision in the control for model, image number colour)
4. How do I control no checkout if the product is nil stock.

Thanks
Regards
Renz

[potteryhouse]

Thanks for your fast response from what you say it's exactly what I need.

1. How do I handle images with the model number in SBA
(This mod only expands on the existing Zen Cart Attribute functionality (allowing quantity and part numbers assigned to each attribute along with some enhanced displayed messages about stock availability), the images are still handled via the build-in functionality of Zen Cart Attribute controller)
2. I assume every product I wish to change has to be done manually there is no way of marrying products up yes?
(It is not clear to me what you are asking here. could you add more detail.)
3. Do I need to re-allocate the images manually as well to the Image Handler for this? (Ie change their number so they are added to the SBA or is the a provision in the control for model, image number colour)
(Here again, It is not clear to me what you are asking. Images are still handles via the Zen Cart default functionality via the attribute controller.)
4. How do I control no checkout if the product is nil stock.
(This is controlled via settings in the "Configuration -> Stock" page in your Admin. The instructions with the mod provide an example of what to set.)

Thanks
Regards
Renz

Please see notes added below your questions.

[Renz]

Hi Pottery House

2. I assume every product I wish to change has to be done manually there is no way of marrying products up yes?
(It is not clear to me what you are asking here. could you add more detail.)
Lets say I have already a web site that has 5 of the same products (on different pages) and the only difference is the colour, if I wanted to consolidate them into one and add the image number and model number as the variant, is there any way of doing this from my existing ones (ie delete 4 and make 1 with variants) or is each and every product that has a duplicate must eb done manually?
3. Do I need to re-allocate the images manually as well to the Image Handler for this? (Ie change their number so they are added to the SBA or is the a provision in the control for model, image number colour)
(Here again, It is not clear to me what you are asking. Images are still handles via the Zen Cart default functionality via the attribute controller.)
Basically asking if I add an Image number to this SBA next to the model number, which is already on the server will it find it or do I need add each additional image to product.
Thank You
Regards
Renz

[potteryhouse]

Hi Pottery House

2. I assume every product I wish to change has to be done manually there is no way of marrying products up yes?
(It is not clear to me what you are asking here. could you add more detail.)
Lets say I have already a web site that has 5 of the same products (on different pages) and the only difference is the colour, if I wanted to consolidate them into one and add the image number and model number as the variant, is there any way of doing this from my existing ones (ie delete 4 and make 1 with variants) or is each and every product that has a duplicate must eb done manually?
(You set 4 of the 5 to disabled, so that they will not be available to customers. than add the images and colors to the remaining one. after the items are added, go to the SBA stock page and find the item you just worked with, select add variants button and select the combinations and save.)
3. Do I need to re-allocate the images manually as well to the Image Handler for this? (Ie change their number so they are added to the SBA or is the a provision in the control for model, image number colour)
(Here again, It is not clear to me what you are asking. Images are still handles via the Zen Cart default functionality via the attribute controller.)
Basically asking if I add an Image number to this SBA next to the model number, which is already on the server will it find it or do I need add each additional image to product.
(I do not currently use images for attributes, the following links should help explain how it is done, the first link is what I think you need:
http://www.we-r-here.com/zen-cart-tu...attributes.htm
http://www.zen-cart.com/content.php?...s-to-a-product
)
Thank You
Regards
Renz

See notes above

[Malaperth]

I think your question sounds very much like the way it is done in post #1790.
There the product is listed as always required (set as the base attribute) and can be discounted, in addition you can have optional attributes, such as the infuser and they can also be discounted if desired.

http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.p...02#post1231102

The only issue with setting up the Attributs as mentioned in the post you sent me to is that I need to use the exact same "unique identifier" in order to keep track of it's stock amount, as the attribute "Tea Ball" is attached to multiple products. Otherwise, SbA thinks that each tea ball is a separate item that it needs to keep track of. I hope that made sense.

Mal

[Christian_Wagner]

Hey potteryhouse,

Using ZC 1.5.1 and just upgraded to SBA 1.5.2.

I merged everything over accordingly, however, now any item that has two dropdown options are being listed as out of stock, even if the quantity is high and the system recognizes that it has a quantity. See below for example links. Thanks!

http://www.piratespressrecords.com/s...set-p-393.html

http://www.piratespressrecords.com/s...irt-p-570.html

http://www.piratespressrecords.com/s...hirt-p-21.html