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Working with Custom Fields#

Custom fields in Miva Merchant are a powerful tool for extending the platform’s default data model. By associating custom fields with entities like products, categories, customers, orders, and pages, developers can tailor their e-commerce stores to meet unique business needs. This section explores the creation, management, and application of custom fields, along with advanced debugging techniques and best practices.

Custom Fields Overview#

  • Learn the basics of custom fields, their key features, and how they enhance the Miva Merchant platform.
  • Discover use cases for custom fields across products, categories, customers, and orders.

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Creating and Managing Custom Fields#

  • Follow step-by-step tutorials to create custom fields and assign them to specific entities.
  • Learn how to organize custom fields using groups for efficient management.

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Custom Field Groups#

  • Learn how to organize custom fields using groups for better clarity and management.
  • Discover practical use cases for grouping fields by categories, products, or orders.

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Using Custom Fields in Templates#

  • Understand how to integrate custom fields into Miva templates.
  • Learn to capture, store, and display custom data effectively.

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Custom Field Functions#

  • Explore the robust set of functions available for reading, writing, and managing custom field data programmatically.
  • Learn how to implement these functions in templates for advanced customization.

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Basket and Order Custom Fields#

  • Explore the use of custom fields to manage basket and order data.
  • Learn how to transfer basket custom fields seamlessly into order custom fields.

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Debugging Custom Fields#

  • Learn how to use the debug function to identify and resolve custom field-related issues.
  • Discover best practices for incorporating debug functions into templates safely.

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Summary#

The Working with Custom Fields section provides a comprehensive guide to extending and customizing Miva Merchant’s data model. Whether you’re adding additional product attributes, capturing customer preferences, or streamlining order management, custom fields empower developers and administrators to enhance their stores with ease.

Start with the Custom Fields Overview → or dive into a specific topic to learn more!