Alternate subtab with classification

[TeriStevenson]

I'm setting up classifications (we only have a handful of preferred items over non-preferred) and I've set up two items so far - one as preferred, one as non-preferred.  I set the Global classification and an alternate message.

When I go to the alternate subtab of the either the preferred or non-preferred item I don't see any alternates with a classification listed.  I must be missing another setting that would enable seeing items to choose as alternates but i don't know what that is. Anyone else have this issue and resolved it?

[jdempsey · Accepted solution]

Preferred Alternates Sample

On your preferred catalog items, you need to set the "Allow switch to?" property under General > Global > Request Options.

Allow Switch To

Then go to any non-preferred catalog items where you would like to associate that preferred catalog item and open the General > Alternates tab.  All catalog items with the "Allow switch to?" flag enabled will appear in the left-hand list.  Select the ones you want and click Add.  The selected catalog items will move to the right-hand list and will now appear as alternates for the non-preferred catalog item.

Alternates Tab

When your users try to add a non-preferred catalog item to their cart, your customized dialog will be displayed, including the "Choose Alternate" button.

Non-Preferred Cart Alert

If your users click the "Choose Alternate" button, they will see the list of items you added to the Alternates tab for that catalog item.

Alternate Catalogs

[TeriStevenson]

Jim thank you!  I knew I must have been missing something simple.