[ic] options

[Dan Browning]

> We modified our options admin page so that we can accomadate 
> ICs built in pricing variance functionality in a really slick way.
> 
> This allows us, selling high end electronics equipment with 
> massive configuration option alternatives (400 for one 
> product), to speed our data entry rapidly. By adding a field 
> that accesses the price field in the database options table, 
> we are able to establish multiple options with prices and 
> have IC automatically calculate the the price.
> 
> All we did is modify the code for the page that admins the 
> simple options in the UI. But its really handy. I can show 
> someone exaclty how we did it if they want, but its really 
> pretty straightforward...you just need to go into that form, 
> and add the input and reference the query field for the 
> value, then you update the query up above to include the new 
> variable in the update statement. Essentially all you are 
> doing is adding to that form the funcionality to reference 
> one additonal field...price, and you do that in all 
> appropriate places.
> 
> The mod will take you about a half hour, and is realy great, 
> and it makes the options work beautifully. It is probably not 
> for those who are new to interchnage, but those who 
> understand the guts of it, this is relatively easy.
> 
> Best..
> FP

I'm sure we'd all appreciate a quick HOWTO posted to the list if you
were so inclined.  Thanks,

-Dan