Quantity Limits by Miva

[lesliekirk]

The How To Guide for the Quantity Limits is okay but it could really use some better examples of how (and where) to best place the functions shown much like the MM10 Template Changes page.

To say the least, the module isn't working and yes the Item quanlimits is assigned

[Bruce - PhosphorMedia]

One thing I noticed in the brief glance is that the functions parameters are dependent on the screen (and location possibly) being used. So, test those first (i.e., <!-- &mvt:group:id; --> etc)

Also test the outputs:

Max Quantity: &mvte:product:limits:max_quan;
Min Quantity: &mvte:product:limits:min_quan;

Some other duhs...

the mvt item inside the correct foreach (on bask or ctgy)

[lesliekirk]

One thing I noticed in the brief glance is that the functions parameters are dependent on the screen (and location possibly) being used. So, test those first (i.e., <!-- &mvt:group:id; --> etc)

Also test the outputs:

Max Quantity: &mvte:product:limits:max_quan;
Min Quantity: &mvte:product:limits:min_quan;

Some other duhs...

the mvt item inside the correct foreach (on bask or ctgy)

Sort of missed the point - it would be better to have examples of the code similar to how it's outlined in the template update examples. This module sort of reminds me of Bill's stuff but at least Bill would show where and how to implement the required code to make the module work.

[Bruce - PhosphorMedia]

oh, i agree...i was trying to help you get it working :)

[lesliekirk]

I placed these on the PROD page in the Header (since I don't know where it should go)

Max Quantity: &mvte:product:limits:max_quan;
Min Quantity: &mvte:product:limits:min_quan;

It displayed the correct amounts but nothing prevented me from adding more than the max to the basket.

[kat_oakos]

It displayed the correct amounts but nothing prevented me from adding more than the max to the basket.

It allows me to add however many I want to the basket, but it won't let me check out with any more than the quantity limit allows. I believe it's designed that way.

[Bruce - PhosphorMedia]

Yes, there doesn't seem to be any javascript/jquery which would be needed to work on the product page. I presume you'd use the values from

Max Quantity: &mvte:product:limits:max_quan;
Min Quantity: &mvte:product:limits:min_quan;

In a script that displayed a message when quantities selected did match. At the very least, you could use these variables to display a message.

<mvt:if expr="l.settings:limits_max_quan AND l.settings:limits_min_quan">
You must order between &mvt:limits_min_quan; AND &mvt:limits_max_quan;.
<mvt:elseif expr="l.settings:limits_max_quan AND NOT(l.settings:limits_min_quan">
Sorry, this product is limited to &mvt:limits_max_quan; items.
<mvt:elseif expr="NOT(l.settings:limits_max_quan) AND (l.settings:limits_min_quan">
You must order at least &mvt:limits_min_quan;.
</mvt:if>

[Brennan]

There are two places the module validates the min/max:

1. When the customer submits OCST (bill to ship to page)
2. On the AUTH action which is the final action to process the payment

If either of these fail it will redirect the custom back to the Basket page with an error message.

[lesliekirk]

There are two places the module validates the min/max:

1. When the customer submits OCST (bill to ship to page)
2. On the AUTH action which is the final action to process the payment

If either of these fail it will redirect the custom back to the Basket page with an error message.

Well, it needs to stop them on the page they are trying to add from the Product Page, the Category Page, or trying to increase at the BASK screen. Stopping someone once they have added all this to their cart, started the checkout process, and then are told "OOOPS you have too much in your cart" is only going to piss the customer off...

[lesliekirk]

It allows me to add however many I want to the basket, but it won't let me check out with any more than the quantity limit allows. I believe it's designed that way.

Yeah, I see this. It's definitely NOT what the store owner wanted. He thought he did something wrong when he installed it.

[Bruce - PhosphorMedia]

As previously mentioned, you can get what you want with some additional javascript/jquery. That being said, I believe Scot of Scotsscripts.com has a module (don't believe its listed) that does this which might be less than a custom js/jquery. My guess would be $40/$60 to hire out. Less if you can get just some js jockey to create the script and you plug in the variables from Miva. Might also find something on stackoverflow and other places.

[joshpappas]

It seems like an alternative way to implement this on Miva's side would be to extend the Inventory_Check_Available_LowLevel function. Any time inventory is added to updated in the basket, this function is run to check what's available, and kicks back a message if the item is out of stock or less than the quantity requested. Adding an extra check there for a min/max quantity would be ideal and require no changes to the templates to get immediate feedback any time quantities are adjusted in the basket.

I realize this can't be done with a module like Quantity Limits and would have to be built into the core product, so it's not really a criticism of Quantity Limits per se. I just wish there was a more seamless implementation of this feature.