Automatically generate Product Reference code

[zollgut]

Hi, i am trying to alter the code when a product is created so that the Reference code is given the same value as the product ID.

The reason is I would like the Reference code to be automatically generated so I do not need to stay adding in a unique reference with each product added.

Can anyone tell me if it's possible and what the code should be? If not is there alternative options?

Thanks!

[rocky]

This topic might help.

[zollgut]

Hi Rocky thanks for the reply.

I'm not too familiar with how Prestashop works so I'm not sure how to apply the code mentioned in the other post.

I would like that when creating a product it automatically generates the Reference Code, so it would be during the creation of a product, is that possible?

Thanks again

[siadmin]

I would say thats possible, but if you dont know how to apply the other threads code then trying to make it happen automatically during product import probably isnt the best option for you.

You can reset all your product references to the same as the product id's using an SQL command in phpMyAdmin,

UPDATE ps_product SET reference=id_product

back up the database first, you wont have the option to undo this. Also, check that I have the table name correct, it may be ps_product_lang.

I resolve this issue by producing a unique reference during the export of my csv file using php.. I use a combination of information the supplier provides about each product. Sounds like you are adding products manually in the back office though, setting up automated csv export is another challenge for another day, unless you're either going to spend the time learning to write code, or pay someone else to do it for you.

[nextpointer.gr]

Hello,

Free module - Reference Generator 

https://github.com/vgoritsas/np_refgenerator

[Prestag0od]

On 2/29/2020 at 6:27 PM, nextpointer said:

Hello,

Free module - Reference Generator 

https://github.com/vgoritsas/np_refgenerator

It's working only on prestashop 1.7? I need this for 1.6.

[nextpointer.gr]

hello , thanks for your interest

I also have version 1.6 , you must contact with me via email for more details. 

[whittloc]

Does this work for all combinations of a product or just the parent product?

 

Thanks

[nextpointer.gr]

Hi.

No it does not work, but i can make it work for you and for combinations.

please contact us : [email protected] 

 

 

[MILL3RDK]

On 2/29/2020 at 5:27 PM, nextpointer said:

Hello,

Free module - Reference Generator 

https://github.com/vgoritsas/np_refgenerator

Hi,

How do i install this to my Prestashop ??

The Read Me files dosn't tell my anything.... ;-(

[Prestag0od]

18 hours ago, MILL3RDK said:

Hi,

How do i install this to my Prestashop ??

The Read Me files dosn't tell my anything.... ;-(

You just add all files in one folder. You zip the folder and you install it from presta panel. Or you can upload the folder in modules folder and after continue install from presta panel.

[Marco T.]

Did someone successfully installed this module? I tried to install it from presta panel but it doesn't work. Then I tried to upload the module in the modules folder via FTP but I can't complete installation because I can't see the module in the BO (modules > module catalog).

Thanks!