Attribute combinations and stock levels

[atwitz3nd]

OK, I'll try to make this simple to understand as I don't usually get any replies to my posts.

 

I need product attributes which don't affect stock levels

 

I make and sell handmade baby hats which come in 5 potenital sizes. (sizes should impact price, but not stock levels)

So I want there to be1 product (stock) which can come in 5 sizes. Not 5 products in stock!

 

How can I achieve this?

 

Please help me out if you can, if You need more information, please just ask. This is a major flaw in the system for me as ALL my items are handmade to order.

 

Many Thanks

[Mike Kranzler]

Hi atwitz3nd,

Just to make sure I'm clear on this, are you looking to do something similar to this?

 

-Mike

[atwitz3nd]

Yes, I think so.

 

It's tricky because for the most part I don't have any stock at all. As they are all knitted to order, so I just set all my stock levels to zero, and then i use the 'allow orders' function to let customers order that item which is in theory 'out of stock'. I then knit orders via waiting list. This all works quite well for me.

But, I've recently closed to orders (due to workload) so in addition to the 'normal set up', I want to offer about 10 Christmas 'order slots' (of one baby hat). I want the size attributes to impact on price like your example but not to impact the stock levels, as I only have one order slot available. (not 5, which is how it currently functions)

 

So I want 10 order slots, in 5 potential sizes. And once that one 'slot' it purchased, it's gone.

 

Does that make any sense?

[Mike Kranzler]

Yes, it makes sense, but I'm just not sure how you could implement that unless the product itself is created as a "Christmas Order Slot" with a total quantity of 10, and then have them request which product they want and in what size as a customization during the actual order process.

 

-Mike

[atwitz3nd]

What using the 'customization' text input fields you mean? so set up 10 separate 'christmas order slot' products with no drop downs, just an input area where they state the baby hat and size by physically typing it in you mean?

 

Thanks for this by the way, mike

[atwitz3nd]

Actually, that wouldn't work would it because of the different prices for different sizes. Hmmm

[Mike Kranzler]

What using the 'customization' text input fields you mean? so set up 10 separate 'christmas order slot' products with no drop downs, just an input area where they state the baby hat and size by physically typing it in you mean?

 

Thanks for this by the way, mike

 

When creating the "order slot" product in your Back Office, you can add a text field field under "Customization"

 

 

I hope this helps.

 

-Mike

[Mike Kranzler]

Actually, that wouldn't work would it because of the different prices for different sizes. Hmmm

 

Ah, you've got a point there. The issue is going to be due to the fact that you aren't limiting it by size, but by total quantity across all of your products, along with the multiple price points. Unless you're willing to do a single price (maybe call it a "Super Santa Special"?) across all available products, where you could use the text field for style AND price, I think this would have to be something that is custom-coded.

 

-Mike

[atwitz3nd]

OK, Thanks Mike, but that won't work, as it wont impact the purchase price based on the size will it!

 

I guess I could have them purchase an order slot for a fixed price, then invoice separately to cover the extra amount as per size.

 

OK, no worries, just wanted to know if I could get round the attributes and stock issue. Because, I can only physically knit 10 hats more hats in time for Christmas, regardless of size. I certainly don't want 50 orders going through, that's for sure!

I recently sold 45 'pre-made' hats in 56 seconds! so I'm a little frightened to open the flood gates again- Yikes

 

Thanks Again. I love my prestashop

[tomerg3]

You can check out the following module http://www.prestashop.com/forums/topic/47363-module-attribute-wizard-pro-create-an-unlimited-number-of-attributes-and-display-as-radio-button-checkbox-dropdown-textbox-teaxtarea-files/

 

It can have only 1 stock for an attribute group, and it lets you use attribute groups as textbox / textarea and assign a price impact to it

[atwitz3nd]

Hey Thanks Tomerg3

 

 

You can check out the following module http://www.prestasho...eaxtarea-files/

 

It can have only 1 stock for an attribute group, and it lets you use attribute groups as textbox / textarea and assign a price impact to it

 

Will it work as I described above? So lots of attributes but still assigns just 1 product in stock?

 

If so Yipeee )))

[tomerg3]

if they are all in 1 attribute group, then yes (there is a backoffice demo for the module where you can try it out.)

 

I have also posted a modification on the forum (for PS 1.2 & 1.3), the lets you set the stock of each attribute to the same level, and when any attribute is purchased, it deducts the quantity from all the attributes.

 

I was not able to locate the post earlier today, as the search was acting up, but you can try search for thread with my name and attribute / quantity.

[atwitz3nd]

 

I was not able to locate the post earlier today, as the search was acting up, but you can try search for thread with my name and attribute / quantity.

 

Hi Tomerg3

 

I couldn't locate this 2nd modification you've mentioned, only links I can find are to the 1st module you linked to. I definitely want to install this module or modification but want to be sure I'm getting the correct one. I'm only interested in the allocation of stock i mentioned above so which of these solutions would be best?

 

Thanks very much for your time

[tomerg3]

I found that original thread http://www.prestashop.com/forums/topic/43828-combination-quantity/

If that is too advanced for you (as it was written for older version of PS), you can try the module I mentioned.

 

The module on my shop that will be able to have all the attributes (from one group) with a shared stock is Attribute Wizard Pro, it makes quite a few other changes, so read the description, and try it out on the demo site to make sure it fits your needs.