Multi Vendor Features in OpenCart Product Designer

With the Purpletree OpenCart Multi-Vendor Marketplace and the Product Designer Extension, vendors' products can also be customised, enhancing customer engagement and increasing sales. This feature will work when Purpletree OpenCart Multi-Vendor and Product Designer Extensions are installed.

In this article, we will explore the vendor features available in the OpenCart Product Designer and outline the process for admins to assign products and vendors to manage orders.

1. Customizable Products for Vendors

The Purpletree OpenCart Product Designer allows vendors to offer a range of customizable products. Customers can personalize these products with text, images, and other design 

elements, providing a unique and tailored shopping experience.

  • Adding Customizable Products: first, the admin is responsible for assigning these products to the Product Designer feature, making them available for customization.

2. Admin Product Assignment Process

Admins must assign products to be used with the Product Designer Extension to ensure that vendors can offer customizable products to customers. This is done through the following steps:

  • Navigate to Product Settings: The admin needs to go to OpenCart Admin > Catalog > Product > Edit > Custom Product Designer.
  • Assign Products for Customization: From the Custom Product Designer tab, the admin can select specific products that will be available for customization by customers. This setup ensures that only designated products can be personalized, maintaining control over the customization offerings.

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3. Product Design and Customization Options

Once the products are assigned, customers can utilize the full range of features provided by the Product Designer Extension to customize products.

  • Text Customization: Customers can add text, choose different fonts, and modify text size and color.
  • Image Customization: Customers can upload their images or select from predefined graphics.

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4. Managing Orders and Downloading Design Files

Vendors can manage orders and access the customized product designs efficiently:

  • Order Management: Vendors can check the details of customer orders that involve product customization by navigating to Vendor Panel > Orders. Here, they can view all orders, including those with customized products, and monitor order statuses.

  • Preview and Download Options: Vendors can preview the customer designs in JPG and PNG formats. Additionally, they can download all images related to a specific order in a single PDF file, which is particularly useful for printing and processing orders.


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5. Benefits of Using the Product Designer for Vendors

Utilizing the Product Designer Extension provides several advantages for vendors in the OpenCart Multi-Vendor Marketplace:

  • Enhanced Customer Engagement: Offering customizable products attracts more customers, leading to increased sales and customer loyalty.
  • Simplified Workflow: The ability to preview designs and download files in multiple formats (JPG, PNG, PDF) streamlines the order fulfilment process.
  • Unique Product Offerings: Customizable products allow vendors to differentiate themselves from competitors, providing a unique value proposition.

Conclusion

The Purpletree OpenCart Product Designer Extension provides a powerful way for vendors to engage customers with customizable products. By leveraging these features, vendors can enhance their offerings and streamline order management. Admins play a crucial role in enabling these features by assigning products to the Product Designer from the OpenCart Admin > Catalog > Product > Edit > Custom Product Designer section. Vendors, in turn, can efficiently manage orders from the Vendor Panel > Orders.

Start using the Product Designer Extension today to provide a personalized shopping experience and drive growth in your OpenCart Multi-Vendor store!