SJ Filter for VirtueMart

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This guide will help you install SJ Filter for VirtueMart step by step.

 

1REQUIREMENT – Back to top

At the basic level, this module will require the following conditions:

  • Compatible with version Joomla: Joomla! 3.0.9
  • Compatible with VirtueMart Component: VirtueMart 3. Download Here

2INSTALLATION – Back to top

Step 1: You need to UNZIP file that you have downloaded. Please note that you should choose module package that are suitable with each Joomla version which you have just downloaded.

Step 2: Install main module (extracted mod_ file):

In your Administrator page, go to Extensions -> Extension Manager. In this page, click Browse to find module “mod_sj_vm_filter.zip” >> click Upload & Install button.

Step 3: Please wait for module being installed, usually within several seconds.

Step 4: Now navigate to Extensions >> Extension Manager >> Find the module that you have installed >> click to “Publish” the module

Step 5: Prepare to perform Module Configuration

3MODULE CONFIGURATION – Back to top

Module Configuration

After installing, go to Extensions -> Extensions Manager and find SJ Filter for VirtueMart to configure

The parameters are divided into the following groups:

  • Basic Options
  • Categories Filter
  • Manufactures Filter
  • Prices Filter
  • Custom Fields Filter
  • Advanced Options

Let’s look at the parameters in detail:

Basic Options

  • Products on Page. – Allow to display number of products on page. “0” is unlimited
  • Area Results (CSS selector) – If chosen values in block with an indicated selector are changed, the products list is updated by the means of AJAX (without page reload) considering already selected values.

Categories Filter

  • Display Categories – Allow to display Categories OR not
  • Select Category – Select one or more Category. View more how to create category & Products
  • Display Number Products – Allow to display number of products OR not
  • Open Form – Allow to open Form Or not
  • Order by – Allow to order category by: Name/Name Products/Ordering

Manufactures Filter

  • Display Manufactures – Allow to display Manufactures OR not. View more How to create Manufacturer
  • Display Number Products – Allow to display number of products Or not
  • Open Form – Allow to open Form OR not

Prices Filter

  • Display Prices – Allow to display Prices OR not
  • Price Min – Allow to input price min
  • Price Max – Allow to input price max
  • Open Form – Allow to open Form OR not

Custom Fields Filter

  • Display Custom Fields – Allow to display Custom Fields OR not. View more How to create Custom Fields
  • Select Custom Field – Select custom field
  • Display Number Products – Allow to display number of products OR not
  • Open Form – Allow to open Form OR not

Advanced Options

  • Module Class Suffix – Allow you to choose another CSS class that suits your template
  • Alternative Layout – Set custom layout for this module
  • Include Jquery – Allow you to include Jquery OR NOT
  • Pre-text – The content to show at the top of module
  • Post-text – The content to show at the end of module
  • Caching
    • Use Global: Turn on caching
    • No Caching: Turn off caching
  • Cache Times – The time to cache

4CREATE PRODUCT CATEGORIES – Back to top

Step 1: In the Administrator Panel, navigate to Components >> VirtueMart >> Product Categories to create a Product Category.

Step 2: Click “New” button to create a new product category.

Step 3: Create Product Category

For example: create a product category with named “Fashion”.

5CREATE PRODUCTS – Back to top

Step 1: In the Administrator Panel, navigate to Components >> VirtueMart >> Products to create a Product.

Step 2: Click “New” button to create a new product.

Step 3: Create Product

6CREATE CUSTOM FIELDS – Back to top

Step 1: In the Administrator Panel, navigate to Components >> VirtueMart >> VirtueMart Configuration >> Custom Fields.

Step 2: Click “New” button to create a new custom fields.

Step 3: Create Custom Fields

For example: create a custom field with named “Clothing size”.

After creating custom fields, find to any product that you want to custom fields.

For Example:

7CREATE MANUFACTURERS – Back to top

Step 1: In the Administrator Panel, navigate to Components >> VirtueMart >> Manufacturers

Step 2: Click “New” button to create a new manufacturer.

Step 3: Create a new manufacturer

For example: create a manufacturer with named “Manufacturer”.

After creating manufacturer, find to any product that you select to manufacturer.

8SUPPORT – Back to top

Thank you so much for purchasing this module. If you have any questions that are beyond the scope of this help file, please send us via: Submit a Ticket

Thanks so much!