VirtueMart - 1.1 User Manual
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Vendor Category Deletion
Click 'OK' to confirm deletion of this category.
4.9.2. Vendors
Vendors are the main organizational factor in VirtueMart. Products and product categories, billing
options, etc. are all configured per-vendor.
options, etc. are all configured per-vendor.
Upon installation, a global, default vendor is created. This special case cannot be deleted, and is
managed separately via the "Store | Edit Store" menu option.
managed separately via the "Store | Edit Store" menu option.
If you are running a shopping site for a single vendor (for example, if you are the only vendor that
will be offering products in your store) then there is no need to create additional vendors. If, however,
you will be running an online mall site that will be host to several vendors, then create one vendor
account for each storefront owner.
will be offering products in your store) then there is no need to create additional vendors. If, however,
you will be running an online mall site that will be host to several vendors, then create one vendor
account for each storefront owner.
It may be worth noting here that you should not confuse vendors with manufacturers. A single vendor
may have a different manufacturer for each product that they offer. If the person supplying the
products on your site will be managing their own shipping, etc., then they are a vendor. If you will
be managing these aspects, then the supplier is a manufacturer. (See Manufacturer Administration for
more information on that topic).
may have a different manufacturer for each product that they offer. If the person supplying the
products on your site will be managing their own shipping, etc., then they are a vendor. If you will
be managing these aspects, then the supplier is a manufacturer. (See Manufacturer Administration for
more information on that topic).
4.9.2.1. Adding a Vendor
To create a new vendor, select "Vendor | Add Vendor" in the VirtueMart admin menu.
Edit the following fields in the Vendor Information Form:
Full Image
Required
Displays the currently configured store logo.
Upload Image
Optional
Browse to the vendor's company logo. This will be uploaded
when you click on the "Save" icon.
when you click on the "Save" icon.
Currency
The vendor's global / default Currency
Minimum purchase order value
This is the amount which is the minimum Order Value for
Checkout.
Checkout.
Minimum Amount for Free
Shipping
Shipping
This is the amount, from which on Shipping is free.
Currency symbol
This is the currency symbol which will be used when displaying
prices.
prices.
Decimals
Number of decimals.
Decimal symbol
Can be somethin like . , or empty.
Thousands separator
Positive format
Display Order / Style for positive numbers.
Negative format
Display Order / Style for negative numbers.