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August 2006 - Posts

Integration and development possibilities with the e-Commerce Framework

posted Wednesday, August 23, 2006 11:53 AM by tim5
What can the e-Commerce Framework integrate with?  Here at Mediachase we are often asked the question:  "Can the eCF integrate with A?"  or "Can I do B with the eCF?" or even, "Does the eCF have such-and-such a feature?" Features, Read More
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How to send Email Confirmations/Notifications

posted Wednesday, August 23, 2006 11:31 AM by tim5
Introduction The ability to send confirmation email notifications to customers is critical to any store.   The e-Commerce Framework comes with a built-in service to take care of this.   The attached .pdf details the quick and Read More
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Attachment(s): Setting up Email Notifications in Commerce Manager.pdf

Importing Data: The import manager in Commerce Manager

posted Wednesday, August 23, 2006 8:25 AM by tim5
Introduction Importing has been a common concern, for obvious reasons, amongst developers using the e-Commerce Framework.   The following guide describes, in basic terms, how the import process can be accomplished via the import manager in Read More
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Attachment(s): ImportingData.pdf

Mediachase Releases Beta of Community Server Integration Module

posted Tuesday, August 22, 2006 8:56 AM by Casekraker
The combination of commerce and community can be a real powerful duo when enabling integrated customer information and purchasing experiences online. By enabling a seamless integration between the Mediachase .NET eCommerce Framework and the popular Telligent Read More
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Attachment(s): CSIntegration2.gif

Paddy O's quick tip: Need to add multiple images to your sku?

posted Monday, August 14, 2006 4:36 PM by tim5
Question:  "Is there a Meta Attribute Data Type that will support multiple images?  I need to assign a group of images to a sku and don't see a Meta Attribute that will support that." Answer:  There is no meta attribute that can contain Read More
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SSL and the e-Commerce Framework

posted Monday, August 14, 2006 12:36 PM by tim5
Introduction This is a quick, straight to the point article in order to give you insight on how to go about creating secure web pages in the e-Commerce Framework.    By reading this 3-page article you will find out what it takes to make Read More
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Attachment(s): SSL in the ecf.pdf

Localization in the e-Commerce Framework

posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 5:30 PM by tim5
The e-Commerce Framework allows for localization of your entire site.  Localization refers to the ability to render a store built on the eCF in the local language or even multiple languages for that matter.   This Read More
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Paddy O's quick tip: Setting Caching in the e-Commerce Framework

posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 5:18 PM by tim5
Question:   "Is there a mechanism for caching in the e-Commerce Framework?   If so, how do I set it and how does it work?" Answer:    Yes, there is a mechanism for controlling the length of time items are kept in the Read More
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Paddy O's quick tip -- can't see input fields for your custom gateway?

posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 4:52 PM by tim5
Problem:  A few developers new to the e-Commerce Framework run into a problem when developing a custom gateway:  their input fields on the front-end are not displaying and/or their configuration section on the back-end is not visible.   Read More
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Need help? Have you tried our guides?

posted Friday, August 04, 2006 4:49 PM by tim5
Check out the Mediachase Guides and Kits! I've noticed from time to time that some people have overlooked our guides and tutorials online.   So I'm here to point you in the right direction!   Our guides can serve as a great help whether Read More
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Paddy O's quick tip - trouble deleting attributes in Commerce Manager?

posted Friday, August 04, 2006 4:43 PM by tim5
Deleting attributes in Commerce Manager The Problem:   "I've tried to delete my meta-attribute but where's the delete button?" Some of you may be thrown through a loop when you go to a particular attribute in commerce manager and discover Read More
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Understanding the Meta Data Plus Engine

posted Friday, August 04, 2006 4:19 PM by tim5
Introduction The Meta Data Plus Engine (MDP) is the underlying engine for all the key components of the eCF.   It is an integral and fundamental part of the eCF and should be understood at least on a basic level .   The attached Read More
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Attachment(s): Understanding the ECF Meta Data Plus Engine.pdf

How to manage Taxes in the eCF 4.0

posted Friday, August 04, 2006 4:05 PM by tim5
Introduction Taxes are a concern of anyone who is trying to manage their own online business.   With this issue in mind, I have decided to post a quick tutorial in order to get you familiar with the tax management process in eCF.   Read More
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Attachment(s): Tax Management.pdf

Article on ECF Caching from Project Thunder

posted Thursday, August 03, 2006 8:27 AM by Casekraker
As you may know, Mediachase has a number of Solution Providers around the world who specialize in building commerce solutions using the ECF.  Many of our solutions providers submit to us articles, tools, code, tips, and enhancements to the ECF Read More
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Attachment(s): eCF-Caching-Article-pthunder.pdf