Help wanted to develop CMSMS site

[jocando]

Hello

I've done a basic CMSMS site for a client -http://www.factory-stock-clearance.com

Under 'products/offers' you'll see that products are listed.  (I used the CatLike module maker to be able to add and list products).  What the client wants is for the user to be able to select products.  Then once he's finished selecting, an email will be sent to the client showing the user's contact details and selected products. 

So it's basically like an online shop, but without the payment or delivery.

I'm new to CMSMS, and although it *is* simple, using modules is a hurdle. There are virtually no resources to help you learn, and the help files are limited and assume you know what you're doing already.  I've asked in the forums for advice on which particular combination of modules might work, but had no response.  (See http://forum.cmsmadesimple.org/index.php/topic,31260.0.html

Can anyone help?  Either with advice or with actually building the thing.

Many thanks
Jo

[dcleckley]

Hello

I've done a basic CMSMS site for a client -http://www.factory-stock-clearance.com

Under 'products/offers' you'll see that products are listed.  (I used the CatLike module maker to be able to add and list products).  What the client wants is for the user to be able to select products.  Then once he's finished selecting, an email will be sent to the client showing the user's contact details and selected products. 

So it's basically like an online shop, but without the payment or delivery.

I'm new to CMSMS, and although it *is* simple, using modules is a hurdle. There are virtually no resources to help you learn, and the help files are limited and assume you know what you're doing already.  I've asked in the forums for advice on which particular combination of modules might work, but had no response.  (See http://forum.cmsmadesimple.org/index.php/topic,31260.0.html

Can anyone help?  Either with advice or with actually building the thing.

Many thanks
Jo

If you are using a catalogue, you are not going to get the full functionality of a cart.  I would suggest using a cart instead.  There are several available via Forge. 

http://dev.cmsmadesimple.org/projects/esshop
http://dev.cmsmadesimple.org/projects/cartms

Above are just two, but there are more.  Some may have dependencies.  Beware.

I think that you are going to have to tear out what you currently have though.

[jocando]

If you are using a catalogue, you are not going to get the full functionality of a cart.  I would suggest using a cart instead.  There are several available via Forge. 

http://dev.cmsmadesimple.org/projects/esshop
http://dev.cmsmadesimple.org/projects/cartms

Above are just two, but there are more.  Some may have dependencies.  Beware.

I think that you are going to have to tear out what you currently have though.

Thanks for responding.  Yes, I know I'm going to have to tear it up.  It's just a stop-gap.

I've already installed Shop Made Simple and Cart Made Simple. Oh, and Front End User. I just don't have enough experience to work out how to use these modules in the time. The client wants it now.  I can display products and show a cart (using SMS and CMS), but how do I get it to email the client once it's in the cart?

Sorry, I don't mean to ask for technical support in this forum.  I just need help getting this done.  I'm happy to subcontract.  Would definitely appreciate some people making more tutorials on modules, though.

Once I've worked it all out myself (not in time for this project sadly), and presumably if I'm not out of business by then, I'll make some tutorials myself!  The lack of instruction on modules is a major weakness of CMSMS (IMHO).

Thanks
Jo

[dcleckley]

Ok.  Let me think it through and get back to you.

[jocando]

BTW, someone else has suggested that the Myfavorites module could work.

Thanks
Jo

[tyman00]

You could use the Products module, Form Builder (for the email stuff) and a custom UDT to bridge the gap between Products and Form Builder.

[Duketown]

jocando,

What I would do is the following:
Next to SMS and CartMS install, PaymentMS. In PaymentMS make a new Payment Method that fitts best (something like, payment after delivery or payment upon receive at least nothing that has to do with electronic transfers such as PayPal and the likes).
In CartMS you will find (at least in the latest versions) a tab containing mail settings. Make sure to turn on the mail to be sent to the customer (CMSMailer is needed so be sure to have it installed and tested).
Have customer add products and once ready use checkout. After filling in at least a valid email address, the customer gets an overview of the cart contents. At the moment of confirming a mail will be send to customer and one to the back office.

Succes,

Duketown

[dcleckley]

Hello

I've done a basic CMSMS site for a client -http://www.factory-stock-clearance.com

Under 'products/offers' you'll see that products are listed.  (I used the CatLike module maker to be able to add and list products).  What the client wants is for the user to be able to select products.  Then once he's finished selecting, an email will be sent to the client showing the user's contact details and selected products. 

So it's basically like an online shop, but without the payment or delivery.

I'm new to CMSMS, and although it *is* simple, using modules is a hurdle. There are virtually no resources to help you learn, and the help files are limited and assume you know what you're doing already.  I've asked in the forums for advice on which particular combination of modules might work, but had no response.  (See http://forum.cmsmadesimple.org/index.php/topic,31260.0.html

Can anyone help?  Either with advice or with actually building the thing.

Many thanks
Jo

Jo,

Take a look at this link.  I found this on Forge.  I think that it will help!!

http://dev.cmsmadesimple.org/projects/orders

[jocando]

Ooh, I missed that one!  That looks like the answer!

I'll give it a try, but I'm still short of time and worried I won't be able to sort it out if it doesn't work first time.  If anyone wants to develop this for me, could you let me know and give me a quote?  Thanks.

Jo

[dcleckley]

Ooh, I missed that one!  That looks like the answer!

I'll give it a try, but I'm still short of time and worried I won't be able to sort it out if it doesn't work first time.  If anyone wants to develop this for me, could you let me know and give me a quote?  Thanks.

Jo

I can do it, but not until after the first.  I won't be able to quote you until then either.

[jocando]

Hi

I still haven't solved this one.  Does anyone want to help?  Can you send me a quote?

Thanks
Jo

[Jeff]

I will PM a quote to you later tonight.