[Skip to main content](#vessel-content) # Shopping cart as menu item not working perfectly ## - **[starfish](/forum/user/33958-starfish "View starfish's Profile")** - [![starfish's Avatar](https://www.hikashop.com/media/kunena/core/svg/person.svg)](/forum/user/33958-starfish "View starfish's Profile") Topic Author - [ Offline](/forum/user/33958-starfish) Less More - Posts: 13 - Thank you received: 0 - - 12 years 3 weeks ago [\#173801](#173801) by [starfish](/forum/user/33958-starfish "View starfish's Profile") *[Shopping cart as menu item not working perfectly](/forum/26-product-category-display/871995-shopping-cart-as-menu-item-not-working-perfectly#173801 "Hi, I have created "shopping cart" as a menu item using following link: www.hikashop.com/forum/4-how-to/53712-sh...-as-a-menu-item.html The menu item (cart) works great when an item is added to the shopping cart ( shows the list of items added to the cart). But when the shopping cart is empty, clicking this menu item will show a list of available products that can be added to the shopping cart ! However, I need when the cart is empty clicking this menu item (cart) just shows message "cart is empty". Is this possible?")* was created by *[starfish](/forum/user/33958-starfish "View starfish's Profile")* Hi, I have created "shopping cart" as a menu item using following link: [ www.hikashop.com/forum/4-how-to/53712-sh...-as-a-menu-item.html](http://www.hikashop.com/forum/4-how-to/53712-shopping-cart-as-a-menu-item.html) The menu item (cart) works great when an item is added to the shopping cart ( shows the list of items added to the cart). But when the shopping cart is empty, clicking this menu item will show a list of available products that can be added to the shopping cart ! However, I need when the cart is empty clicking this menu item (cart) just shows message "cart is empty". Is this possible? Please [Log in](/login?return=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlrYXNob3AuY29tL2ZvcnVtLzI2LXByb2R1Y3QtY2F0ZWdvcnktZGlzcGxheS84NzE5OTUtc2hvcHBpbmctY2FydC1hcy1tZW51LWl0ZW0tbm90LXdvcmtpbmctcGVyZmVjdGx5P3RtcGw9bWFya2Rvd24=) or [Create an account](/component/users/registration?Itemid=101) to join the conversation. - **[nicolas](/forum/user/63-nicolas "View nicolas's Profile")** - [![nicolas's Avatar](https://www.hikashop.com/media/kunena/avatars/resized/size144/users/avatar63.png)](/forum/user/63-nicolas "View nicolas's Profile") - [ Offline](/forum/user/63-nicolas) Less More - Posts: 86290 - Thank you received: 14268 - - 12 years 3 weeks ago [\#173856](#173856) by [nicolas](/forum/user/63-nicolas "View nicolas's Profile") Replied by *[nicolas](/forum/user/63-nicolas "View nicolas's Profile")* on topic *[Shopping cart as menu item not working perfectly](/forum/26-product-category-display/871995-shopping-cart-as-menu-item-not-working-perfectly#173856 "Hi, I have created "shopping cart" as a menu item using following link: www.hikashop.com/forum/4-how-to/53712-sh...-as-a-menu-item.html The menu item (cart) works great when an item is added to the shopping cart ( shows the list of items added to the cart). But when the shopping cart is empty, clicking this menu item will show a list of available products that can be added to the shopping cart ! However, I need when the cart is empty clicking this menu item (cart) just shows message "cart is empty". Is this possible?")* Hi, It should actually do both. If you don't see the message, it's probably that your template is not displaying messages: [ www.hikashop.com/support/support/documen...tibility-issues.html](https://www.hikashop.com/support/support/documentation/61-hikashop-compatibility-issues.html) Please [Log in](/login?return=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlrYXNob3AuY29tL2ZvcnVtLzI2LXByb2R1Y3QtY2F0ZWdvcnktZGlzcGxheS84NzE5OTUtc2hvcHBpbmctY2FydC1hcy1tZW51LWl0ZW0tbm90LXdvcmtpbmctcGVyZmVjdGx5P3RtcGw9bWFya2Rvd24=) or [Create an account](/component/users/registration?Itemid=101) to join the conversation. - **[shady717](/forum/user/36896-shady717 "View shady717's Profile")** - [![shady717's Avatar](https://www.hikashop.com/media/kunena/core/svg/person.svg)](/forum/user/36896-shady717 "View shady717's Profile") - [ Offline](/forum/user/36896-shady717) Less More - Posts: 11 - Thank you received: 0 - - 11 years 4 months ago [\#203750](#203750) by [shady717](/forum/user/36896-shady717 "View shady717's Profile") Replied by *[shady717](/forum/user/36896-shady717 "View shady717's Profile")* on topic *[Shopping cart as menu item not working perfectly](/forum/26-product-category-display/871995-shopping-cart-as-menu-item-not-working-perfectly#203750 "Hi, I have created "shopping cart" as a menu item using following link: www.hikashop.com/forum/4-how-to/53712-sh...-as-a-menu-item.html The menu item (cart) works great when an item is added to the shopping cart ( shows the list of items added to the cart). But when the shopping cart is empty, clicking this menu item will show a list of available products that can be added to the shopping cart ! However, I need when the cart is empty clicking this menu item (cart) just shows message "cart is empty". Is this possible?")* Hey, I am replying in this post as I have the same exact issue. But I can not find the traditional way in gantry 5.. Can you help me find out how to enable the messages for gantry 5? System messages are working fine for other events just not hikashop. Thanks Please [Log in](/login?return=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlrYXNob3AuY29tL2ZvcnVtLzI2LXByb2R1Y3QtY2F0ZWdvcnktZGlzcGxheS84NzE5OTUtc2hvcHBpbmctY2FydC1hcy1tZW51LWl0ZW0tbm90LXdvcmtpbmctcGVyZmVjdGx5P3RtcGw9bWFya2Rvd24=) or [Create an account](/component/users/registration?Itemid=101) to join the conversation. - **[Mohamed Thelji](/forum/user/6861-mohamed-thelji "View Mohamed Thelji's Profile")** - [![Mohamed Thelji's Avatar](https://www.hikashop.com/media/kunena/avatars/resized/size144/users/avatar6861.png)](/forum/user/6861-mohamed-thelji "View Mohamed Thelji's Profile") - [ Offline](/forum/user/6861-mohamed-thelji) Less More - Posts: 12953 - Thank you received: 1778 - - - 11 years 4 months ago [\#203758](#203758) by [Mohamed Thelji](/forum/user/6861-mohamed-thelji "View Mohamed Thelji's Profile") Replied by *[Mohamed Thelji](/forum/user/6861-mohamed-thelji "View Mohamed Thelji's Profile")* on topic *[Shopping cart as menu item not working perfectly](/forum/26-product-category-display/871995-shopping-cart-as-menu-item-not-working-perfectly#203758 "Hi, I have created "shopping cart" as a menu item using following link: www.hikashop.com/forum/4-how-to/53712-sh...-as-a-menu-item.html The menu item (cart) works great when an item is added to the shopping cart ( shows the list of items added to the cart). But when the shopping cart is empty, clicking this menu item will show a list of available products that can be added to the shopping cart ! However, I need when the cart is empty clicking this menu item (cart) just shows message "cart is empty". Is this possible?")* Hello, Can you tell me if it works if you test it with one of Joomla default templates ? So that we can be sure that your issue is coming from your template ? Thanks. Please [Log in](/login?return=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlrYXNob3AuY29tL2ZvcnVtLzI2LXByb2R1Y3QtY2F0ZWdvcnktZGlzcGxheS84NzE5OTUtc2hvcHBpbmctY2FydC1hcy1tZW51LWl0ZW0tbm90LXdvcmtpbmctcGVyZmVjdGx5P3RtcGw9bWFya2Rvd24=) or [Create an account](/component/users/registration?Itemid=101) to join the conversation. - **[shady717](/forum/user/36896-shady717 "View shady717's Profile")** - [![shady717's Avatar](https://www.hikashop.com/media/kunena/core/svg/person.svg)](/forum/user/36896-shady717 "View shady717's Profile") - [ Offline](/forum/user/36896-shady717) Less More - Posts: 11 - Thank you received: 0 - - 11 years 4 months ago [\#203843](#203843) by [shady717](/forum/user/36896-shady717 "View shady717's Profile") Replied by *[shady717](/forum/user/36896-shady717 "View shady717's Profile")* on topic *[Shopping cart as menu item not working perfectly](/forum/26-product-category-display/871995-shopping-cart-as-menu-item-not-working-perfectly#203843 "Hi, I have created "shopping cart" as a menu item using following link: www.hikashop.com/forum/4-how-to/53712-sh...-as-a-menu-item.html The menu item (cart) works great when an item is added to the shopping cart ( shows the list of items added to the cart). But when the shopping cart is empty, clicking this menu item will show a list of available products that can be added to the shopping cart ! However, I need when the cart is empty clicking this menu item (cart) just shows message "cart is empty". Is this possible?")* Hey thanks for the prompt response, I have surely tested with the default prostar template and the message appears nice and clear. in Gantry 5 they changed a whole bunch'o'stuff. I would love for you guys to test it out. I have a development server if need may be. Thanks again Please [Log in](/login?return=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlrYXNob3AuY29tL2ZvcnVtLzI2LXByb2R1Y3QtY2F0ZWdvcnktZGlzcGxheS84NzE5OTUtc2hvcHBpbmctY2FydC1hcy1tZW51LWl0ZW0tbm90LXdvcmtpbmctcGVyZmVjdGx5P3RtcGw9bWFya2Rvd24=) or [Create an account](/component/users/registration?Itemid=101) to join the conversation. - **[nicolas](/forum/user/63-nicolas "View nicolas's Profile")** - [![nicolas's Avatar](https://www.hikashop.com/media/kunena/avatars/resized/size144/users/avatar63.png)](/forum/user/63-nicolas "View nicolas's Profile") - [ Offline](/forum/user/63-nicolas) Less More - Posts: 86290 - Thank you received: 14268 - - 11 years 4 months ago [\#203855](#203855) by [nicolas](/forum/user/63-nicolas "View nicolas's Profile") Replied by *[nicolas](/forum/user/63-nicolas "View nicolas's Profile")* on topic *[Shopping cart as menu item not working perfectly](/forum/26-product-category-display/871995-shopping-cart-as-menu-item-not-working-perfectly#203855 "Hi, I have created "shopping cart" as a menu item using following link: www.hikashop.com/forum/4-how-to/53712-sh...-as-a-menu-item.html The menu item (cart) works great when an item is added to the shopping cart ( shows the list of items added to the cart). But when the shopping cart is empty, clicking this menu item will show a list of available products that can be added to the shopping cart ! However, I need when the cart is empty clicking this menu item (cart) just shows message "cart is empty". Is this possible?")* Hi, I don't know how to do in gantry. There should be an option in the template to activate that. If you can't find it, I would recommend to contact the support of gantry directly which will be able to direct you better than us. Please [Log in](/login?return=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlrYXNob3AuY29tL2ZvcnVtLzI2LXByb2R1Y3QtY2F0ZWdvcnktZGlzcGxheS84NzE5OTUtc2hvcHBpbmctY2FydC1hcy1tZW51LWl0ZW0tbm90LXdvcmtpbmctcGVyZmVjdGx5P3RtcGw9bWFya2Rvd24=) or [Create an account](/component/users/registration?Itemid=101) to join the conversation. 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