several problems we can't solve....

[jamesnmb]

Our progress can be seen here:

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These are the problems we just can't seem to solve:

1) In place of the 2 product types on the homepage, we want to duplicate what's in place on the product catalog index view here.

2) The primary navigation in the white bar under the logo changes when you click on Product (which won't go into lowercase either?!). How can we keep this primary navigation the same across every page and display the basket etc links elsewhere on the template across all pages?

3) We want to list products by type and brand. How do we achieve this?

4) Following on from there, the brand logos on the homepage will be buttons. What code can we apply to these to make them list the products by that brand?

5) How can we create an advanced search based on our own criteria? (i.e. Width of stripes lawnmower will mow).

These are all elements our client wants and we've been scratching our heads for ages!!

Cheers in advance for any help!

James

[Nadeem]

Hi James

1) In place of the 2 product types on the homepage, we want to duplicate what's in place on the product catalog index

It looks like you have already done this. As i have checked your site.

2) The primary navigation in the white bar under the logo changes when you click on Product (which won't go into lowercase either?!). How can we keep this primary navigation the same across every page and display the basket etc links elsewhere on the template across all pages?

By changing the templates, Act_BrochurePrimary.html and Act_Primary.html and hardcode the navigation link as well as moving the javascript around

3) We want to list products by type and brand. How do we achieve this?

Have one section and have all the type, then have another section called brand and just put in duplicate product here.

4) Following on from there, the brand logos on the homepage will be buttons. What code can we apply to these to make them list the products by that brand?

Each logo could have a href link to the actinic search script ie

http://www.hightreeslawnmowercentre.com/cgi-bin/ss900004.pl?SS=Qualcast&PR=-1&TB=A&SHOP=&ACTION.x=20&ACTION.y=9

The above shows the actinic script searching qualcast. If you full description contains the brand name, then you could just put in for ATCO:

http://www.hightreeslawnmowercentre.com/cgi-bin/ss900004.pl?SS=ATCO&PR=-1&TB=A&SHOP=&ACTION.x=20&ACTION.y=9

5) How can we create an advanced search based on our own criteria? (i.e. Width of stripes lawnmower will mow).

By using Custom variables for searching. If you have Actinic Business you can do this, but if you have Catalog, then i'm afraid you cannot.

Kind Regards