Re: Repeating Fields

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1997


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 12952
interpreted = N
texte = >I need to store along with each SKU, a list of modifiers (in my case >Keys) which modify the product. For instance, Song X can be purchased in >8 different keys. On the results page I want to have the user use a >pop-up menu to select the key for a song, which will be transferred to >TextA for the cart when they Add. Should I just create a database which >looks something like: >SKU Key >1 Ab >1 Bb >1 C >2 F >2 F# >2 EYes, you should use 2 databases: one for the basic list of products and prices, and the other for the variations. Your main product database should have only 1 SKU listed, but the secondary lookup database can have as many as you want.-- catalog.txt -- SKU title price 1 xxx 5.95 2 yyy 10.95-- Variations.db -- SKU Key 1 Ab 1 Bb 1 C 2 F 2 F# 2 ESo then to list the variations on sku 2 in a popup:[Key] [/foundItems] [/search] Grant Hulbert, V.P. Engineering | ===== Tools for WebWarriors ===== Pacific Coast Software | WebCatalog Pro, WebCommerce Solution 11770 Bernardo Plaza Court | SiteEdit Pro, SiteCheck, PhotoMaster San Diego, CA 92128 | SiteGuard 619/675-1106 Fax: 619/675-0372 | http://www.smithmicro.com Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Re: Repeating Fields (Grant Hulbert 1997)
  2. Repeating Fields (netmouse@summit1.com (Anne K. Gay) 1997)
  3. Re: Repeating Fields (Grant Hulbert 1997)
  4. Re: Repeating Fields (Olin 1997)
  5. Repeating Fields (Michael Bohan 1997)
>I need to store along with each SKU, a list of modifiers (in my case >Keys) which modify the product. For instance, Song X can be purchased in >8 different keys. On the results page I want to have the user use a >pop-up menu to select the key for a song, which will be transferred to >TextA for the cart when they Add. Should I just create a database which >looks something like: >SKU Key >1 Ab >1 Bb >1 C >2 F >2 F# >2 EYes, you should use 2 databases: one for the basic list of products and prices, and the other for the variations. Your main product database should have only 1 SKU listed, but the secondary lookup database can have as many as you want.-- catalog.txt -- SKU title price 1 xxx 5.95 2 yyy 10.95-- Variations.db -- SKU Key 1 Ab 1 Bb 1 C 2 F 2 F# 2 ESo then to list the variations on sku 2 in a popup:[Key] [/foundItems] [/search] Grant Hulbert, V.P. Engineering | ===== Tools for WebWarriors ===== Pacific Coast Software | WebCatalog Pro, WebCommerce Solution 11770 Bernardo Plaza Court | SiteEdit Pro, SiteCheck, PhotoMaster San Diego, CA 92128 | SiteGuard 619/675-1106 Fax: 619/675-0372 | http://www.smithmicro.com Grant Hulbert

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