This is not a default template, it is an altered copy of category_lists. In this particular site, this template is called by the quicklist links. You may notice that we have categorized items in three ways: by type, by region, and quicklinks. This "multi" method of categorizing is easily set up in the database setup wizards.
What this page does not show is sub categories. 5th Avenue facilitates unlimited sub-categories and dynamic category tree navigation.
On this page you will find the following features:
Categgory Items
Items are categorizied using the merchant control panel. They are displayed using a specified order in the list template. This could easily be changed, by supplying an appropriate button or dropdown and redisplay items. You can have as many category items as desired and can place an item in multple categories. In this display, the category ID is supplied in the URL of the navigation link.
This display can use any format--multi-column, alternating rows-- you name it. We chose a simple row-by-row to display a maximum amount of information and add-to-cart options. You can also provide a "quanity box" method of adding multiple items to the cart.
Number of pages in these lists can also be specified.
Page Navigation
The page navigation row can be customized for each list. Images can be used in place of text. Placement of the navigation row can be anywhere outside the row and column tags.
PHP If Statements
This page contains a number of simple PHP If statements. These can control the display of item information depending on the contents of item fields. The else clause can be utilized as well.