Customization of Mod_VirtueMart

[pamela12]

Hi,

On the module that displays the cart and under it, would display the total amount of the items or say it's empty if the cart has no items.

What file do I need to read if I want to modify the text and size of the module?

Thanks!

[unleash.it]

It's been a couple months, but I managed to customize the VM module pretty well. The main file you'll need to edit is: /modules/mod_virtuemart/mod_virtuemart.php.

However, there are some other files that affect the output. The one I believe you're going to need for the minicart is: /components/com_virtuemart/themes/default/templates/common/minicart.tpl.php

If you can't find these, it's probably because they've been moved. Try turning on debugging and mousing over the blue icons. That should give you the dependent files for the module.

[jenkinhill]

There is a template for the minicart, minicart.tpl.php which is located in /components/com_virtuemart/themes/default/templates/common/

The width of a module is determined by your Joomla template.

[unleash.it]

Hi Jenkinhill, just wondering...is it possible to copy the .tpl files into the themes directory somehow (like a Joomla override)...or do you just hack them?

Also, I think she might need to edit mod_virtuemart.php for some aspects of the module (like the login, categories, layout of the module, etc.). Check out what I did at: http://tomanddaves.com/shop.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=10&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=106

[jenkinhill]

I have decided to rework the default theme to suit each site I do and then save that entire theme for possible future use. Been too busy working with core functions, though, and have only just got to styling.

[pamela12]

There is a template for the minicart, minicart.tpl.php which is located in /components/com_virtuemart/themes/default/templates/common/
The width of a module is determined by your Joomla template.

I am using version 1.0.15 and I can't find it under the path you recommended.

[jenkinhill]

This is the VirtueMart 1.1 board.