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--- rtd_manual_ch_03_catalog_setup [2012/02/11 11:57]
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+++ rtd_manual_ch_03_catalog_setup [2012/04/28 16:28] (current)
mark [CATALOG BASICS]
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 categories or 6-10 products in a category, we recommend that you use the CATEGORIES - SUBCATEGORIES
 - PRODUCTS structure to limit choices on the screen at one time. To view your catalog
-click CATALOG SETUP > LAUNCH CATALOG. If the link for this page is given to users, they will
+click the **CATALOG** link at the top left of your admin panel. If the link for this page is given to users, they will
 also be directed to your catalog. In the chapter titled PRODUCTS SETUP you will learn more about
 adding products to the catalog along with product descriptions and images. This chapter is devoted to
 showing you how to work with the Catalog structure.
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 You can embed images anywhere in the side bar menu by placing the URL of the image into the
 NAME field. Images can be strictly visual, or you can provide a link for navigation.{{ :rtd_manual:ss3.3.jpg?direct&300 |Click on the image to enlarge}}
+==== CHANGING CATALOG NAVIGATION ====
+There are two ways to control the navigation choices offered to your visitors.  The first involves adding links in the SHORT DESCRIPTION.  By default the clicking on the Product Name in the SHORT DESCRIPTION, users are led tot he LONG DESCRIPTION page. By using [SPECIAL_CODES] in the **PRODUCT OPTIONS > Manage/Define Products > EDIT> Optional Description Extra code (for catalog)** box you can place buttons or links in the SHORT DESCRIPTION directly to:
+  * Blank Designer
+  * Long Description
+  * List of Templates
+  * First Product Template
+\\
+Placing the following code in the **Optional Description Extra code** box will create to buttons - one that simply goes to the long description page and one to go directly to a blank designer - jumping the long description, size input and templates pages.\\
+\\
+<input type="button" OnClick="location.href='[LONG_DESCRIPTION]';" Value="More Info">\\
+<input type="button" OnClick="location.href='[DESIGN_BLANK]';" Value="Design It Now"> \\
+\\
+The second way to change the catalog navigation is to use the PRODUCT OPTIONS > Manage/Define Products > EDIT>CATALOG LAUNCH OPTIONS.  These changes affect the choices shown to users on the LONG DESCRIPTION page. You have the following options:\\
+  * Enable Designer Only (blank + all templates)
+  * Enable Designer Only (blank + product templates only)
+  * Enable Designer Only (all templates only)
+  * Enable Designer Only (product templates only)
+  * Enable direct to cart Only
+  * Enable All
+  * Disable All
 ==== EXTERNAL LINK BUILDER ====
 The External Link Builder allows you to embed html pages stored outside the RealTimeDesigner
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 individually set these however you find best for your site.{{ :rtd_manual:ss3.4.jpg?direct&300 |Click on the image to enlarge}}{{ :rtd_manual:ss3.5.jpg?direct&300 |Click on the image to enlarge}}
 ==== CSS TRICK - HIDING THE SIDE MENU ====
-By adding the line: #catalog_menulinks {display:none;} in your css file you should be able to turn off
+By adding the line: \\
+**#catalog_menulinks {display:none;}** \\
+in your css file you should be able to turn off
 the menu on the left side of the screen. If you have not yet worked with the css go to SYSTEM
 OPTIONS -> Configure RTD- -> STYLE SETUP Once you learn a bit about CSS, you can do some
 fancy stuff inside the RTD catalog. Be sure to keep a backup copy of your CSS locally in case you
 really mess things up. Regarding the shameless plug for ourselves at the bottom of the page, it's our
-way of finding new clients.
+way of finding new clients.[[rtd_manual_ch_04_designer_setup|{{ :next_arrow_c.gif?nolink&100 |}}]]

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