[Skip to main content](#vessel-content) # Filtered Characteristics? ## - **[obsolum](/forum/user/5383-obsolum "View obsolum's Profile")** - [![obsolum's Avatar](https://www.hikashop.com/media/kunena/avatars/resized/size144/users/avatar5383.png)](/forum/user/5383-obsolum "View obsolum's Profile") Topic Author - [ Offline](/forum/user/5383-obsolum) Less More - Posts: 50 - Thank you received: 2 - - 13 years 10 months ago - 13 years 10 months ago [\#82131](#82131) by [obsolum](/forum/user/5383-obsolum "View obsolum's Profile") *[Filtered Characteristics?](/forum/4-how-to/76762-filtered-characteristics#82131 "Hi, Today I was using characteristics and variants for the first time, but I ran into a problem. We want to sell mobile computers (hand terminals) on our webshop, but you can get them with different options. So let's say I have 3 characteristics: * Scan engine: 1D or 2D * Camera: Yes or no * Bluetooth: Yes or no Now, let's say that all the devices that have a 1D scan engine always have a camera. Then from the moment someone picks "1D" for the scan engine, the camera characteristic should no longer display the "no" option because there simply aren't any devices that meet those criteria. I hope I made myself clear here. The problem now is that people can pick options that don't exist. Some devices have up to 6 or 7 characteristics with different options, and many combinations lead to a device that's not available. I notice that the "add to cart" button disappears when picking a variant that doesn't exist, so that's good, but ideally people should not be able to choose options that aren't available. I don't think there's any feature in Hikashop that allows you to set up "filtered characteristics" or something; it would make my life a lot easier, as I can't use it the way it is now because there are too many combinations that don't exist.")* was created by *[obsolum](/forum/user/5383-obsolum "View obsolum's Profile")* Hi, Today I was using characteristics and variants for the first time, but I ran into a problem. We want to sell mobile computers (hand terminals) on our webshop, but you can get them with different options. So let's say I have 3 characteristics: 1. Scan engine: 1D or 2D 2. Camera: Yes or no 3. Bluetooth: Yes or no Now, let's say that *all* the devices that have a 1D scan engine *always* have a camera. Then from the moment someone picks "1D" for the scan engine, the camera characteristic should no longer display the "no" option because there simply aren't any devices that meet those criteria. I hope I made myself clear here. The problem now is that people can pick options that don't exist. Some devices have up to 6 or 7 characteristics with different options, and many combinations lead to a device that's not available. I notice that the "add to cart" button disappears when picking a variant that doesn't exist, so that's good, but ideally people should not be able to choose options that aren't available. I don't think there's any feature in Hikashop that allows you to set up "filtered characteristics" or something; it would make my life a lot easier, as I can't use it the way it is now because there are too many combinations that don't exist. Last edit: 13 years 10 months ago by [obsolum](/forum/user/5383-obsolum "View obsolum's Profile"). Please [Log in](/login?return=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlrYXNob3AuY29tL2ZvcnVtLzQtaG93LXRvLzc2NzYyLWZpbHRlcmVkLWNoYXJhY3RlcmlzdGljcz90bXBsPW1hcmtkb3du) or [Create an account](/register) to join the conversation. - **[Mainzer](/forum/user/12103-mainzer "View Mainzer's Profile")** - [![Mainzer's Avatar](https://www.hikashop.com/media/kunena/avatars/resized/size144/gallery/splatter_hand.png)](/forum/user/12103-mainzer "View Mainzer's Profile") - [ Offline](/forum/user/12103-mainzer) Less More - Posts: 18 - Thank you received: 0 - - 13 years 10 months ago - 13 years 10 months ago [\#82221](#82221) by [Mainzer](/forum/user/12103-mainzer "View Mainzer's Profile") Replied by *[Mainzer](/forum/user/12103-mainzer "View Mainzer's Profile")* on topic *[Filtered Characteristics?](/forum/4-how-to/76762-filtered-characteristics#82221 "Hi, Today I was using characteristics and variants for the first time, but I ran into a problem. We want to sell mobile computers (hand terminals) on our webshop, but you can get them with different options. So let's say I have 3 characteristics: * Scan engine: 1D or 2D * Camera: Yes or no * Bluetooth: Yes or no Now, let's say that all the devices that have a 1D scan engine always have a camera. Then from the moment someone picks "1D" for the scan engine, the camera characteristic should no longer display the "no" option because there simply aren't any devices that meet those criteria. I hope I made myself clear here. The problem now is that people can pick options that don't exist. Some devices have up to 6 or 7 characteristics with different options, and many combinations lead to a device that's not available. I notice that the "add to cart" button disappears when picking a variant that doesn't exist, so that's good, but ideally people should not be able to choose options that aren't available. I don't think there's any feature in Hikashop that allows you to set up "filtered characteristics" or something; it would make my life a lot easier, as I can't use it the way it is now because there are too many combinations that don't exist.")* Hello obsolum, I "had" the same problem, look here: [url][ www.hikashop.com/en/forum/4-how-to/76746...ions-with-rules.html](http://www.hikashop.com/en/forum/4-how-to/76746-characteristis--options-with-rules.html)[/url] regards Last edit: 13 years 10 months ago by [Mainzer](/forum/user/12103-mainzer "View Mainzer's Profile"). Please [Log in](/login?return=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlrYXNob3AuY29tL2ZvcnVtLzQtaG93LXRvLzc2NzYyLWZpbHRlcmVkLWNoYXJhY3RlcmlzdGljcz90bXBsPW1hcmtkb3du) or [Create an account](/register) to join the conversation. - **[obsolum](/forum/user/5383-obsolum "View obsolum's Profile")** - [![obsolum's Avatar](https://www.hikashop.com/media/kunena/avatars/resized/size144/users/avatar5383.png)](/forum/user/5383-obsolum "View obsolum's Profile") Topic Author - [ Offline](/forum/user/5383-obsolum) Less More - Posts: 50 - Thank you received: 2 - - 13 years 10 months ago - 13 years 10 months ago [\#82229](#82229) by [obsolum](/forum/user/5383-obsolum "View obsolum's Profile") Replied by *[obsolum](/forum/user/5383-obsolum "View obsolum's Profile")* on topic *[Filtered Characteristics?](/forum/4-how-to/76762-filtered-characteristics#82229 "Hi, Today I was using characteristics and variants for the first time, but I ran into a problem. We want to sell mobile computers (hand terminals) on our webshop, but you can get them with different options. So let's say I have 3 characteristics: * Scan engine: 1D or 2D * Camera: Yes or no * Bluetooth: Yes or no Now, let's say that all the devices that have a 1D scan engine always have a camera. Then from the moment someone picks "1D" for the scan engine, the camera characteristic should no longer display the "no" option because there simply aren't any devices that meet those criteria. I hope I made myself clear here. The problem now is that people can pick options that don't exist. Some devices have up to 6 or 7 characteristics with different options, and many combinations lead to a device that's not available. I notice that the "add to cart" button disappears when picking a variant that doesn't exist, so that's good, but ideally people should not be able to choose options that aren't available. I don't think there's any feature in Hikashop that allows you to set up "filtered characteristics" or something; it would make my life a lot easier, as I can't use it the way it is now because there are too many combinations that don't exist.")* Thanks but... that links is not working for me? EDIT: nevermind, I removed the ] at the end. Reading it now, thanks. EDIT 2: okay, so like I thought this isn't possible in Hikashop and requires altering the code of the view. I have insufficient knowledge of javascript and php to bother with that, so I guess I'll have to find a different workaround. Thanks anyway. Last edit: 13 years 10 months ago by [obsolum](/forum/user/5383-obsolum "View obsolum's Profile"). Please [Log in](/login?return=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlrYXNob3AuY29tL2ZvcnVtLzQtaG93LXRvLzc2NzYyLWZpbHRlcmVkLWNoYXJhY3RlcmlzdGljcz90bXBsPW1hcmtkb3du) or [Create an account](/register) to join the conversation. - **[Mainzer](/forum/user/12103-mainzer "View Mainzer's Profile")** - [![Mainzer's Avatar](https://www.hikashop.com/media/kunena/avatars/resized/size144/gallery/splatter_hand.png)](/forum/user/12103-mainzer "View Mainzer's Profile") - [ Offline](/forum/user/12103-mainzer) Less More - Posts: 18 - Thank you received: 0 - - 13 years 10 months ago [\#82235](#82235) by [Mainzer](/forum/user/12103-mainzer "View Mainzer's Profile") Replied by *[Mainzer](/forum/user/12103-mainzer "View Mainzer's Profile")* on topic *[Filtered Characteristics?](/forum/4-how-to/76762-filtered-characteristics#82235 "Hi, Today I was using characteristics and variants for the first time, but I ran into a problem. We want to sell mobile computers (hand terminals) on our webshop, but you can get them with different options. So let's say I have 3 characteristics: * Scan engine: 1D or 2D * Camera: Yes or no * Bluetooth: Yes or no Now, let's say that all the devices that have a 1D scan engine always have a camera. Then from the moment someone picks "1D" for the scan engine, the camera characteristic should no longer display the "no" option because there simply aren't any devices that meet those criteria. I hope I made myself clear here. The problem now is that people can pick options that don't exist. Some devices have up to 6 or 7 characteristics with different options, and many combinations lead to a device that's not available. I notice that the "add to cart" button disappears when picking a variant that doesn't exist, so that's good, but ideally people should not be able to choose options that aren't available. I don't think there's any feature in Hikashop that allows you to set up "filtered characteristics" or something; it would make my life a lot easier, as I can't use it the way it is now because there are too many combinations that don't exist.")* Sorry about the link...my mistake. Tomorrow I show you my workaround, I'm still working on it. Maybe it works for you too. Please [Log in](/login?return=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlrYXNob3AuY29tL2ZvcnVtLzQtaG93LXRvLzc2NzYyLWZpbHRlcmVkLWNoYXJhY3RlcmlzdGljcz90bXBsPW1hcmtkb3du) or [Create an account](/register) to join the conversation. - **[Mainzer](/forum/user/12103-mainzer "View Mainzer's Profile")** - [![Mainzer's Avatar](https://www.hikashop.com/media/kunena/avatars/resized/size144/gallery/splatter_hand.png)](/forum/user/12103-mainzer "View Mainzer's Profile") - [ Offline](/forum/user/12103-mainzer) Less More - Posts: 18 - Thank you received: 0 - - 13 years 10 months ago [\#82274](#82274) by [Mainzer](/forum/user/12103-mainzer "View Mainzer's Profile") Replied by *[Mainzer](/forum/user/12103-mainzer "View Mainzer's Profile")* on topic *[Filtered Characteristics?](/forum/4-how-to/76762-filtered-characteristics#82274 "Hi, Today I was using characteristics and variants for the first time, but I ran into a problem. We want to sell mobile computers (hand terminals) on our webshop, but you can get them with different options. So let's say I have 3 characteristics: * Scan engine: 1D or 2D * Camera: Yes or no * Bluetooth: Yes or no Now, let's say that all the devices that have a 1D scan engine always have a camera. Then from the moment someone picks "1D" for the scan engine, the camera characteristic should no longer display the "no" option because there simply aren't any devices that meet those criteria. I hope I made myself clear here. The problem now is that people can pick options that don't exist. Some devices have up to 6 or 7 characteristics with different options, and many combinations lead to a device that's not available. I notice that the "add to cart" button disappears when picking a variant that doesn't exist, so that's good, but ideally people should not be able to choose options that aren't available. I don't think there's any feature in Hikashop that allows you to set up "filtered characteristics" or something; it would make my life a lot easier, as I can't use it the way it is now because there are too many combinations that don't exist.")* Well...related products doesn't work for me. It adds the related product at the end of the product page, after comments section. For me the related product has to be near the main product. So this is what I did: Simply add a product in the description of the main product (you have a button for that) with the respective info. I made that with help of an 3 row, 1 column table. This is the result: image missing http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/7385/capturadeecrade20121216.png In my case this workaround is fine for me. Hope I helped, Mainzer Please [Log in](/login?return=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlrYXNob3AuY29tL2ZvcnVtLzQtaG93LXRvLzc2NzYyLWZpbHRlcmVkLWNoYXJhY3RlcmlzdGljcz90bXBsPW1hcmtkb3du) or [Create an account](/register) to join the conversation. - **[obsolum](/forum/user/5383-obsolum "View obsolum's Profile")** - [![obsolum's Avatar](https://www.hikashop.com/media/kunena/avatars/resized/size144/users/avatar5383.png)](/forum/user/5383-obsolum "View obsolum's Profile") Topic Author - [ Offline](/forum/user/5383-obsolum) Less More - Posts: 50 - Thank you received: 2 - - 13 years 10 months ago - 13 years 10 months ago [\#82276](#82276) by [obsolum](/forum/user/5383-obsolum "View obsolum's Profile") Replied by *[obsolum](/forum/user/5383-obsolum "View obsolum's Profile")* on topic *[Filtered Characteristics?](/forum/4-how-to/76762-filtered-characteristics#82276 "Hi, Today I was using characteristics and variants for the first time, but I ran into a problem. We want to sell mobile computers (hand terminals) on our webshop, but you can get them with different options. So let's say I have 3 characteristics: * Scan engine: 1D or 2D * Camera: Yes or no * Bluetooth: Yes or no Now, let's say that all the devices that have a 1D scan engine always have a camera. Then from the moment someone picks "1D" for the scan engine, the camera characteristic should no longer display the "no" option because there simply aren't any devices that meet those criteria. I hope I made myself clear here. The problem now is that people can pick options that don't exist. Some devices have up to 6 or 7 characteristics with different options, and many combinations lead to a device that's not available. I notice that the "add to cart" button disappears when picking a variant that doesn't exist, so that's good, but ideally people should not be able to choose options that aren't available. I don't think there's any feature in Hikashop that allows you to set up "filtered characteristics" or something; it would make my life a lot easier, as I can't use it the way it is now because there are too many combinations that don't exist.")* I see what you did but this is not a workable workaround for me, there are too many different characteristics for the products we're selling. I'm glad you found a solution for your website, though ![:-)](/media/kunena/emoticons/3.png ":-)") Thanks for your input. Last edit: 13 years 10 months ago by [obsolum](/forum/user/5383-obsolum "View obsolum's Profile"). Please [Log in](/login?return=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlrYXNob3AuY29tL2ZvcnVtLzQtaG93LXRvLzc2NzYyLWZpbHRlcmVkLWNoYXJhY3RlcmlzdGljcz90bXBsPW1hcmtkb3du) or [Create an account](/register) 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?1793428657)](/forum/user/63-nicolas "View nicolas's Profile") - [ Away](/forum/user/63-nicolas) Less More - Posts: 86322 - Thank you received: 14279 - - 13 years 10 months ago [\#82501](#82501) by [nicolas](/forum/user/63-nicolas "View nicolas's Profile") Replied by *[nicolas](/forum/user/63-nicolas "View nicolas's Profile")* on topic *[Filtered Characteristics?](/forum/4-how-to/76762-filtered-characteristics#82501 "Hi, Today I was using characteristics and variants for the first time, but I ran into a problem. We want to sell mobile computers (hand terminals) on our webshop, but you can get them with different options. So let's say I have 3 characteristics: * Scan engine: 1D or 2D * Camera: Yes or no * Bluetooth: Yes or no Now, let's say that all the devices that have a 1D scan engine always have a camera. Then from the moment someone picks "1D" for the scan engine, the camera characteristic should no longer display the "no" option because there simply aren't any devices that meet those criteria. I hope I made myself clear here. The problem now is that people can pick options that don't exist. Some devices have up to 6 or 7 characteristics with different options, and many combinations lead to a device that's not available. I notice that the "add to cart" button disappears when picking a variant that doesn't exist, so that's good, but ideally people should not be able to choose options that aren't available. I don't think there's any feature in Hikashop that allows you to set up "filtered characteristics" or something; it would make my life a lot easier, as I can't use it the way it is now because there are too many combinations that don't exist.")* Having the dropdowns auto update their values on the fly based on other dropdown is not possible with the options in HikaShop. That's not impossible though. That would require some dynamic javascript to be custom written for you by a developer. You can potentially post a job offer on our commercial jobs board or on joomlancers.com to find a 3rd party developer able to help you with it. Please [Log in](/login?return=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlrYXNob3AuY29tL2ZvcnVtLzQtaG93LXRvLzc2NzYyLWZpbHRlcmVkLWNoYXJhY3RlcmlzdGljcz90bXBsPW1hcmtkb3du) or [Create an account](/register) to join the conversation. 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