In this article I’ll give you a handy script to add a home link to the top menu. In magento 1.7, the menu is now created via an *event* (page_block_html_topmenu_gethtml_before) The catalog observer hooks into this and adds menu items as Varien_Data_Tree_Node objects. I have some samples here to show you how to add a link at the beginning of this menu. config.xml portion: Copy the code: <pre> <confi ...

The 7th tutorial for Magento Commerce Community Edition. This tutorial shows you how to create categories and subcategories. ...

Topic 1 – Part 4: Functional and Factory class groups As you know Magento is built based on module architecture, which leads to the requirement that there must be an interaction between modules. Hence, in this part we will learn about the way these modules used. I. Definition and Examples of functional class & factory class 1. Functional Class: Class: only contains functions and static attributes? (not ...

Topic 1- Part 3: Magento directory structure In order to continue Magento Tutorial this week, I will lead you to Magento directory structure. Please follow it carefully! Magento is built based on the principle of object-oriented programming with MVC architecture. The code system of Magento is saved in the form of dispersions so as to increase extension ability for the system. The directory structure is stor ...

The 6th tutorial for Magento Commerce Community Edition. This tutorial gives you a tour of the backend of Magento. ...

You can easily sort your products in a paticular order by following the steps below. 1. Log in to your Magento Store Admin Area 2. Go to Catalog > Manage Categories 3. Select the category of which contains the products you wish to sort 4. Select ‘Category Products’ 5. On the last column you will see Position, simply enter a numeric value for each product in an ascending (0,1,2,3,4) order. Hope you can en ...

Topic 1 - Part 2 : Magento module-based architecture For several days do we not discuss about Magento Certification Exam. Today I will continue the Topic 1: Basic with the next part- Magento Module-based architecture. Magento is built based on module architecture. All activities of Magento are processed by modules. In this post we will talk about: 1. Describe module architecture 2. List steps to add a new m ...

This tutorial gives you a tour of the backend of Magento. ...

Extension Basic Knowledge Today we will continue exploring a journey through the Adminhtml by discussing Magento extensions – the issue that always grabs a lot of attraction and interest of many people. Three main following parts will be covered in this tutorial: Magento extensions Decouple extensions from Magento Install extensions from Magento Connect Are you ready? Let’s get started! 1. Magento extension ...

In this video I show you how to write your own Magento Extension. I will take you step by step through the process of writing an extension and extending the functionality of Magento without touching core files. In this specific example the extension actually highlights a sales order line when the shipping and billing street address are different. ...