Custom Category Tree

[Michael Broyles]

I would like to display my category tree using a Java menu created with AllWebMenus. I have searched all over the web and seen some folks have done this with their sites. What I am having a tough time with is, I know the CTGY page is responsible and it is called every time in reference to category_tree. I also have figured out the STFN also uses category_tree as a reference. I am using Miva Merchant 5.03

Now my question, is there a module that allows me to do this? I have no problems paying for the module as long as it can do just that. I am new to Miva and am reading documentation, help files, and forums. There is nothing that comes out and states how to do it this or if the module can deliver this. I know it can be done with CSS however; I already have my design completed with AWM. I have read most of the help files in regards to SMT and it does not state how to either.

Ideas, tips, resources, are very much welcomed.

Regards,
Michael Broyles
RUFramed
www.ruframed.com

[Bruce - PhosphorMedia]

This might do the trick:

http://www.mivacentral.com/page/m/PROD/GILL/GILL-GOLPD

Basically I believe you create a new "page" in the merchant admin, add your category stuff...then call "page" into your templates using the above module. What this does is gives you a single place to update your category tree.

[Michael Broyles]

Thank you Bruce.

I was able to get this to work just now. I am not sure if there are any draw backs however; to remove the category_tree from the STFN and CTGY pages then in the body of the STFN page pasted the java script and it is displaying correctly. There are some updates I need to make to the links as I integrate this into my store but I can work on this. Now my question is there any draw backs to doing this?

[Bruce - PhosphorMedia]

Aside from a management issue, there is only one, and that only applies if you intend on using features such as Availability groups where categories can be hidden or shown depending on the customer...but otherwise, no. The Category tree is simply creating the links automactically. Replacing them with links generated by other means matters not.