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I would like a drop down option that you can select if appropriate and also a fly-out list of the sub categories rather than going to a new display page.

The fly-out seems to be a more appropriate method of selecting the sub categories and is used on a lot of sites.

It looks good and is more convenient when someone is just browsing the site categories.


Mike Simpson   
Litemaster Systems
wwwdjshopper.net/khxc

I'll see if I can code something up for this.  CCP6 will support this by allowing you to alter the CSS to your heart's content.  I did at one time (in beta) have flyouts in admin, but they weren't favored by the beta team.

mmcmartin wrote:

I am surprised the Beta team would nix a flyout menu option.   This is only meant as a curiosity comment that should be considered right alongside the big bouquets our team throws out to all of you for your work on this kick ass software.

On the admin side flyouts were a royal pain and it was quite easy to miss your target link.  I don't think we ever saw them on the front-end though and they may make more sense there than on the back-end.

But, as with almost everything else, they are a matter of personal preference.  From my perspective they're "nice" but don't really add anything to a site in most cases.  They also have a "cost" in overall page loading time.

I'm a member of the KISS group (Keep It Simple Silly)

djm0219 wrote:

From my perspective they're "nice" but don't really add anything to a site in most cases.

Thanks for the quick reply.  In our case we will develop an export goods site with less than 10 main categories and maybe 25-30 subcategories.  I would like my users to see subcategories from home page but I find long lists of categories and subcategories unsightly and often confusing.  With flyouts (and drop down menus to an extent) the main and the subcategories serve as a filing system for the shopper that can be accessed readily and put away when not open - no scrolling, no navigation to category pages, no clutter. 

Perhaps it is more personal preference but I see the fly-out as a great method for a user to get a sense of content while also adding a little zest to a static page.  I would say if it is easier for the user, it is better for my business; if that means more difficulty in design or slightly slower loading time then perhaps it is a small compromise.

In any event, I am sure interested in fly-out menus if anyone can help.  I have no problem submitting a request for a quote if this is needed.



Just for fun I will post this link to a site that I find very beautiful (http://www.saffronrouge.com/site/home.html) though I think not CCP.  This is a very good use of fly-out for managing subcategories.  She has also listed standalone main categories on the home page but I think not as effective as the fly-out; if she were to list all subcategories on Home the site aesthetics would lose out.  Many appealing design and marketing ideas to be gleaned from this site for those who are interested.  I am looking forward to seeing the CCP 6 sites forum and hope we will see a good amount of design discussion.  Take good care.

Looking forward to seeing this available - any time schedules by achance please?

Thanks

Cool, when will these be available on the front end?  (storefront)