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ViArt User's Guide (Version 3.6)
Please, see the list of all new features and fixed bugs that were made to all ViArt PHP Shopping Cart releases from version 2.1.1 up to the latest 3.5 version.
1.1. Feature List
1.1. Feature List
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General
No programming required
Complete ready-to-run ecommerce storefront software
MySQL, PostgreSQL, ODBC, DB2 support see details
97% open source PHP code
Works on Windows, UNIX, Linux, FreeBSD, MacOS
User-friendly storefront see section 3.4
Easy-to-use web-based administrative panel
Multi-site support with a single database and from one administration panel see section 19
Multiple languages support see section 12.3, see section 1.4
Multiple currency support see section 12.3
SEO facilities see section 13
Secure facilities see section 3.1
E-commerce features - -
Integrated Content Management System (Viart CMS) Limited
Intergated Customer Support System (HelpDesk) - - - see section 10
Integrated multi-level moderated forum - - see section 11
Integrated bulletin board (Classified ads) -
Integrated manual system - - - see section 11
Free upgrades (not included our upgrade service) Unlimited 6 months 9 months 1 year 6 months 1 year See details
System support
Products and Categories
Unlimited number of products 50 - - see section 5.3
Unlimited number of categories and subcategories, nested as many levels deep as you like 10 - - see section 5.2
Each product can be placed to an unlimited number of categories - - see section 5.4.7
Customizable list and details pages layouts - - see section 5.1
Ability to change category order - - see section 5.2.2
Ability to change product order - - see section 5.6
Enable/disable products - - see section 5.4.2
Import/export of categories from/to CSV files - - see section 5.2.3
Import/export of products from/to CSV files, possibility to export only filtered products - - see section 5.7
Google Base Exporting Feature - - see section 20
Moderated product reviews and ratings see section 5.8
Products types, default options and specification groups - - see section 5.3
Ability to duplicate products with the same characteristics - - see section 5.4.11
Related products/accessories and cross-selling - - see section 5.4.6
Downloadable product releases - - see section 5.4.10
Ability to use predefined serial numbers for downloadable products - - see details
Products comparison - - see section 5.4.2
Ability to show product only for selected languages - - see section 5.4.2
List price markdowns: list price (listed MSRP) and current price (your price) - - see section 5.4.2
Product full/short HTML/plain text description - - see section 5.4.2
META keywords and description for each product and category - - see section 5.4.2
Ability to add product to special offer section on the main page - - see section 5.4.2
Main product images in four sizes (tiny, small, big and super-sized) - - see section 5.4.2
Unlimited number of product images - - see section 5.4.8
Customizable product appearance - - see section 5.4.2
Products can be shown to all/logged/non-logged customers - - see section 5.3.1
Prices can be shown with/without taxes or both with and without taxes at the same time - - see section 3.1
Products predefined prices - -
Tax-exemption of products - - see section 5.4.2
Ability to show product code on products list page, product details page, basket page, orders/checkout pages - - see section 5.3.1
Ability to hide 'Add to cart' button on products list or details pages - - see section 5.3.1
Ability to hide 'View cart' button on products list or details pages - - see section 5.3.1
Ability to hide 'Check out' button on products list or details pages - - see section 5.3.1
Ability to hide weight information on products details page - - see section 5.3.1
Product stock accounting - - see section 5.4.2
An option to reserve/release stock levels when status changed - -
Ability to hide or disable off limits products - - see section 5.4.2
Support for non tangible downloadable products with activation options - - see details
Affiliate programmes with direct links - - see section 5.4.2.3
Product handling (shipping freight) charges - - see section 7.1.2
Customizable shipping modules and methods - - see section 7.1
Free shipping option and indvidual shipping costs per product - - see section 7.1.3
Real-time shipping quotes with major shipping companies (UPS, USPS, FedEx and CanadaPost) - - see section 7.1.1
Discount coupons and gift certificates - - see section 5.9
Enable/disable discounts - -
Quantity based discounts - -
User-friendly simple and advanced product search - - see section 5.5, see section 5.10
'Tell a friend' option - - see section 5.11
Product report generation system - - see section 5.12
Email and SMS notitfication setting per product - - see section 5.4.2
Image resizing functionality - - see section 5.3.1
Test data population option - -
Default product image - - see section 5.3.1
Restricted delivery by countries - -
Percentage price for product options - -
Ability to import already uploaded files - -
Settings for Google Analytics
Affiliates Module see section 32
Merchant Module - - see section 16
Banned and allowed credit card numbers per payment gateway - -
Credit and Rewards functionalities support - -
Bonus Points Functionality - - see section 18
Watermarks support for products images - -
Wishlist functionality and possibility to create wishlist types - -
Dependendable product options - -
Pre-order button - -
An option to select what columns to show on basket, orders, checkout and invoice pages - -
Ability to run PHP code in the product fields - -
Subscription functionality - - see section 30
Ability to set order restrictions for total products cost and weight - -
Ability to automatically place zero orders without submitting payment details - -
Sales Orders
PHP-based shopping cart - -
Different types of controls (label, listbox, textbox etc.) - -
Adjustable settings for adding product process - - see section 5.4
Order maintenance system - - see section 6
Online orders tracking - -
All orders are stored in the database - -
Export/import of all/newest orders - - see section 6.3
Comprehensive orders search engine (with numerous search filters) - - see section 6.2
Orders email notifications for administrator and customer - - see section 5.4.2.2, see section 8.2.2
A three-step checkout - -
Ability to support different payment systems - - see section 4.2.1
Fully customizable order profile, payment details, final checkout and confirmation pages - - see section 4.1.1, see section 4.2.1.2, see section 4.2.1.3, see section 4.3
Ability to use SSL on order profile and payment details pages - - see section 3.1
Ability to use custom fields - - see section 4.1.2
Adjustable order statuses - - see section 4.4
E-mail notification for user if status is applied - - see section 4.4
Ability to use special tags in email body and email subject - - see section 5.4.2
Customizable printable packing slips in two formats: HTML and PDF - - see section 6.1.2
Customizable printable invoices in two formats: HTML and PDF - - see section 6
Tax rate system based on product types - - see section 4.5
Comprehensive orders statistics - - see section 6.4
Comprehensive orders report system - - see section 6.6
Call centre module - - see section 13.8
Recurring Payments - - see section 12.4
Reports for tracking visits
Save/retrieve cart functionality - -
A new option to prevent customers from repurchasing the same products within a specified period of time - -
Possibility to use product and manufacturer codes to show their barcodes on packing slips - -
Supported payment systems
Google Checkout API - - see section 14.3
PayPal - - see section 4.2.3, see section 4.2.3.1
PayPal Pro (Express Checkout) - - see section 4.2.3.2
PayPal Pro (Direct API) - - see section 4.2.3.3
VeriSign PayFlow Link - -
Authorize.Net SIM - -
WorldPay - -
2CheckOut - -
Authorize.Net AIM - -
PRI Merchants Advanced - -
YourPay Connect - -
YourPay API - -
LinkPoint Connect - -
LinkPoint API - -
Paymate Express - -
Protx VSP Form - -
Protx VSP Direct - -
eGold SCI - -
Beanstream API - -
Payoffshore API - -
iDEAL Advanced for Ing Bank - -
VeriSign PayFlow Pro - -
ePDQ CPI - -
Garanti - -
VirtualXS - -
ePDQ MPI - -
ProxyPay - -
Posnet - -
Akbank - -
Netbilling - -
Chronopay - -
Multipay - -
Akbank 3D secure - -
Protx VSP Server - -
VCS - -
Cybersource - -
Korta - -
eCommerceConnect - -
CashU - -
ECHO - -
Moneybookers - -
SIPS - -
DGL (Credit Card) - -
DGL (ACH Interface) - -
DGL (EUDEBIT Interface) - -
Nochex - -
iDEAL Easy for ABN AMRO - -
PayFlow Pro Direct - -
PayFlow Pro Express - -
Gate2Shop - -
Viart CMS
Fully customizable appearance of the whole storefront see section 3.4
META data and HTML description of the main page see section 3.1
Nine basic layout schemes see section 3.4.1, see section 3.4.1.5, see section 3.4.1.2, see section 3.4.1.3
Full CMS support on all pages
Filtering system see section 23
Customizable listing and details pages see section 5.1.1, see section 5.1.2
Customizable site navigation see section 3.4.3
Ability to post articles -
Six default articles categories: News, Links, FAQ, Image Gallery, Events, Knowledge Base -
Unlimited number of custom articles categories 20 -
Able/disable category -
Unlimited number of articles 100 -
Moderated articles reviews -
RSS feed support -
META data for each article category -
Small and full-sized images for each category -
Ability to set up templates and fields properties -
Customizable articles statuses -
File manager -
Ability to upload zip files -
Single/multiple choice(s) opinion polls - see section 9.3
Customizable custom pages
META data for each custom page - see section 9.1
Custom page can be opened in the main window or in a popup window -
Ability to create new custom pages see section 9.1
Ability to create custom blocks see section 9.2
Banners Management - see section 9.4
Related products functionality for articles and articles categories -
A new Layouts block which enables your customers to switch among different active templates -
A secondary menu can be now displayed under the top header menu -
Possibility to specify the depth level of visible menu items in navigation menus on each page separately -
Ability to show text and images for top menu links -
HelpDesk Support
Comprehensive tickets management engine - - -
All tickets are stored in database - - -
Unlimited number of tickets 100 - - -
Comprehensive tickets search engine - - -
Ability to create a message to a customer without initial request - - -
Full statistics - - -
E-mail notifications for administrator and customer - - -
Ability to use special tags in email body and email subject - - -
Customer support system - - -
Unlimited number of administrators 10 - - -
Ability to reassign tickets to other managers - - - see section 10.1.2
Ability to use predefined replies and signatures - - - see section 10.1.2
Unlimited number of departments 2 - - - see section 10.6
Ability to assign managers to different departments - - -
Different types of customer's requests - - - see section 10.7
Ability to specify supported products - - - see section 10.8
Three levels of priority: high, normal and low - - - see section 10.9
Customizable ticket statuses - - - see section 10.10
Ability to specify status icon and highlight ticket summary with HTML tags - - -
Statistics report for each manager - - -
Ability to use attachments both by Admin and Users - - - see section 10.1.2
Image validation to prevent robots submit - - - see section 10.2
Knowledge base option - - - see section 10.2
Possibility to customize a Helpdesk page by create custom fields - - -
Forum
Multi-level moderated forum - - see section 11
Unlimited number of categories, forums and topics - - see section 11.1
Ability to select forum administrator - -
Small and full-sized images for each forum - - see section 11.1.4
Forum introduction text - -
Tree or list forum structure - -
Ability to define users that are allowed to view different forum topics - -
Ability to set random image validation to prevent robot submit - - see section 11.2
Forum statistics tracking - - see section 11.1.4
Ability to use forum avatar, both for administrators and customers - -
Different forum privileges by user groups - -
New forum option to change the priority of topic to show them first or last - -
Classified Ads
Fully customizable list and details pages layouts -
Able/disable ads categories -
Unlimited number of ads categories and sub-categories 10 -
Changeable categories order -
Small and full-sized images for each category -
Short/full category description -
Unlimited number of ads 100 -
Comprehensive ads search engine -
Ability to search in products options and specifications -
Unlimited number of ads types, specification groups and properties -
E-mail notifications for administrator and customer -
Ability to use special tags in email body and email subject -
Ability to define maximum number of images -
Customizable image settings -
'Tell a friend' option -
Customers' Accounts
Comprehensive customers support system
Customers' personal accounts
Ability to use SSL on customer's account page
Comprehensive customers search engine
Full registration statistics
Customers can/cannot order without registration - -
Import/export customers
Customer types see section 8.2
Customer discount types
Customer's personal/delivery information
Customer's image support
E-mail notifications for administrator and customer
Ability to use special tags in email body and email subject
'Forgotten password' option see section 8.3
Two kinds of passwords: non-encrypted and MD-5 encrypted see section 8.3
Tax free option per customer or a group
Possibility to upload or specify customers e-mails for sending newsletter
Reminder service for customers see section 22
Set birthday greeting messages to customers
System administration
Secure password-protected access see section 3.3
Unlimited number of administrators 10 see section 3.3
Ability to use personal signature see section 3.3
Unlimited number of privilege groups with different permissions see section 12.1
Ability to assign privileges to another group see section 12.1
Newsletters management system see section 12.2
Static tables see section 12.3
Option to use SSL for administrators login
Personal bookmarks for administrators
SMTP and PGP encryption support
Database Management
Friendly URLs functionality and possibility to create custom fURLs see section 13
Black IP list see section 12.4
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