robrewski
December 19th, 2003, 04:55 PM
I would like to know if there is a way that I can add a text table into the more details (description) area of the cart. This would show all of the product specifications, choices and options. The customer choice in the product options and option values can be added to include only the basics (Item, Part number and price). Example:
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|Item|Part Number|Length|Rod Action|Line Weight|Lure Weight|Rod Pieces|
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|A **| FX-1552-2A| 5’ 6” | MEDIUM. | 8 - 20 lbs. | ¼ - ¾ oz | 2 piece. |
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|B **| FX-1602-2A| 6’ 0” | MEDIUM. | 8 - 20 lbs. | ¼ - 1. oz | 2 piece. |
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(sorry for the poorly constructed table, but I hope that it gets the idea across.)
I tried to add this information to the description area, but couldn't keep it from just adding on to the end of the descriptions text as a normal text string.
By showing the specifications, I can then add a product option for "A" that shows a value of "FX-1552-2A" priced at $10.99 and an option for "B" that shows a value of "FX-1602-2A" priced at $12.99.
I have many products such as fishing hooks, weights, swivels and lures that in some cases may contain 25 or more styles with up to 5 choices under each style. The customer may find it easier to choose "A", "B" and so on, from the table and then use the product option to make their choice. It would be much less confusing for the customer. I tried creating just one of the items with 25 options and 5 option values for just the first style. With all of the specifications, it got real messy and confusing with only two choices. I'm concerned about customers ordering the wrong items and having to return them for the correct item. This can be a costly process for the company and also a bad shopping experience for the customer.
__________________________________________________ _______________
|Item|Part Number|Length|Rod Action|Line Weight|Lure Weight|Rod Pieces|
__________________________________________________ _______________
|A **| FX-1552-2A| 5’ 6” | MEDIUM. | 8 - 20 lbs. | ¼ - ¾ oz | 2 piece. |
__________________________________________________ _______________
|B **| FX-1602-2A| 6’ 0” | MEDIUM. | 8 - 20 lbs. | ¼ - 1. oz | 2 piece. |
__________________________________________________ _______________
(sorry for the poorly constructed table, but I hope that it gets the idea across.)
I tried to add this information to the description area, but couldn't keep it from just adding on to the end of the descriptions text as a normal text string.
By showing the specifications, I can then add a product option for "A" that shows a value of "FX-1552-2A" priced at $10.99 and an option for "B" that shows a value of "FX-1602-2A" priced at $12.99.
I have many products such as fishing hooks, weights, swivels and lures that in some cases may contain 25 or more styles with up to 5 choices under each style. The customer may find it easier to choose "A", "B" and so on, from the table and then use the product option to make their choice. It would be much less confusing for the customer. I tried creating just one of the items with 25 options and 5 option values for just the first style. With all of the specifications, it got real messy and confusing with only two choices. I'm concerned about customers ordering the wrong items and having to return them for the correct item. This can be a costly process for the company and also a bad shopping experience for the customer.