Multiple Images

[kessock]

Hi again,
I have read threads about people adding "New" product image next to a product, and I have a few questions.
1. How do I add this New image as I cannot see it in the product layout drop down menu.
2. Can I add another image on the same product i.e. Special Offer, so in effect I will have New and Special images along side the product.

Thanks for your time.
Mark
www.kessockmodels.com

[pinbrook]

to do this you will need to read up on using a CUSTOMVAR

by creating a customvar and assigning it as a image you can add the images you require, see http://surf-wax.co.uk/acatalog/Mountainbike.html for an example in action

[wjcampbe]

When I look at the product layout template list (layout tab, with a product highlighted) I see a template 'Layout designed for new product' - do you not have that?

Once you have selected that template as the layout for a product, an edit button will be available alongside the template secection.

Click that to open the Act_Whatevertemplate.file in your default editor and you can save to a new name and add your second image.

[kessock]

Layout

Hi Bill,

Not wanting to sound thick (I know I am), but you have lost me.

I am as green as it gets when it comes to this program, so idiot guide is in order if you can.

Thanks.

Mark

[SureshB]

Hi there,

You could either use CUSTOMVAR or the suggestion provided by Bill.

If you want to use CUSTOMVAR, please try the following steps:

1. Open Actinic, go to 'Advanced | Custom Properties' and click the '+' in the top-left of the grid to create a new custom property (NEWSECONDIMAGE)

2. Then for each product, you can define a value for 'New Image' within the 'Properties' tab.

3. Remember that you would need to select 'Is File Name' in order to ensure that your New Image is uploaded to the store.

4. To display the New Image online, you would need to insert code similar to the following somewhere in your product layout template: (usually Act_ProductLine.html)

<img src="CUSTOMVAR:NEWSECONDIMAGE" alt="NETQUOTEVAR:PRODUCTNAME">


Alternatively, you can try something simple:

Instead of trying the above 4 steps, you can select a product and go to 'Layout' tab, you could change your product layout from the available drop down menu and choose the 'Layout designed for new products' (check NewImage.gif)

Upload your site to check the results.