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RE: [ic] options
> We modified our options admin page so that we can accomadate
> ICs built in pricing variance functionality in a really slick way.
>
> This allows us, selling high end electronics equipment with
> massive configuration option alternatives (400 for one
> product), to speed our data entry rapidly. By adding a field
> that accesses the price field in the database options table,
> we are able to establish multiple options with prices and
> have IC automatically calculate the the price.
>
> All we did is modify the code for the page that admins the
> simple options in the UI. But its really handy. I can show
> someone exaclty how we did it if they want, but its really
> pretty straightforward...you just need to go into that form,
> and add the input and reference the query field for the
> value, then you update the query up above to include the new
> variable in the update statement. Essentially all you are
> doing is adding to that form the funcionality to reference
> one additonal field...price, and you do that in all
> appropriate places.
>
> The mod will take you about a half hour, and is realy great,
> and it makes the options work beautifully. It is probably not
> for those who are new to interchnage, but those who
> understand the guts of it, this is relatively easy.
>
> Best..
> FP
I'm sure we'd all appreciate a quick HOWTO posted to the list if you
were so inclined. Thanks,
-Dan
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