Options for the Number Chooser, Mini Trolley and Full Trolley eComponents
Number Chooser options
Use these options to configure your Number Chooser's display and behaviour.
Mode
The Number Chooser can operate in one of three modes. Use this to control where your customer will complete the purchase after they've chosen a number.
| Mode | How your customer will complete the purchase |
|---|---|
| Affiliate Transfer Mode |
Customer is transferred to your dmABS-Affiliate site after choosing a number to complete registration and purchase. |
| Self-Contained Mode |
Registration and product confirmation fields open in the same iframe as the customer used to choose a number. The customer sees a Full Trolley view, is encouraged to login or register and then to confirm their order. On clicking 'Confirm order' they are transferred to dmAccount or their Clubhouse, where they can complete payment or start configuring their number using its online controls. |
| Multi-Page Mode |
When the customer chooses a number, they are transferred to another page on your website to register and confirm their order. For Multi-Page Mode, create another page on your website containing a Full Trolley eComponent. Specify the URL of this page using the 'Full Trolley URL' field. |
Target window
As the customer proceeds through purchase, the eComponent needs to open a new page for checkout. This happens either after the customer chooses a number in Multi-Page Mode, or at the final stage of checkout in all modes. Use the 'Target Window' field to specify where this new window will open.
Availability of different target window types depends on which mode you have set. See table below for details. Note also that the use of named targets cannot be configured using the DMR Wizard.
| Target window | Modes where available | How the new content will open |
|---|---|---|
| Same | S | New content is loaded in the eComponent iframe, replacing itsprevious content. Content outside the eComponent is unaffected. |
| Top | A / M |
New content is loaded in the browser window, replacing the previous content. |
| New | A | New content is loaded in a new browser window, or in a new browser tab, depending on the user's web browser preferences. |
| New-force | A | New content is loaded in a new browser window, never in a new browser tab, and the user's web browser preferences are ignored. |
| <Named- Target-Window> |
M | New content is loaded in the window of a frame with a name matching the name supplied. If this does not exist a new window or tab is created. |
Full trolley URL
NB: You only need this setting if you are using the Number Chooser in Multi-Page Mode - otherwise it can be left blank. If you are using the Number Chooser in Multi-Page Mode, you will need to create a page containing a Full Trolley eComponent. When the customer adds a number to their trolley, this URL will open.
Specify the URL of the page you have created containing a Full Trolley eComponent as an absolute URL. e.g. http://www.mysite.com/trolley.html
Width
Specify the width of the Number Chooser's iframe, in pixels or as a percentage. As a guideline, a single-column Number Chooser should be no narrower than 300px or it will not display in full.
Height
Specify the height of the Number Chooser's iframe, in pixels. Suitable height will depend on whether you include the number search area and preamble, and how many rows you want in your Number Chooser.
Number of columns
Number Choosers can display 1-10 columns of results. Set how many you want here. NB: If you change your mind about the number of columns you may need to adjust the width of the iframe accordingly.
Number of rows
Set how many rows of numbers are displayed in the Number Chooser.
Areacode chooser
NB: This setting only applies if your Number Chooser is set to offer geographic numbers. Decide whether you want the 'change areacode' button displayed, giving customers access to the areacode chooser.
Preamble
The preamble is a short block of text that tells customers how to use the Number Chooser. You can either display this text, or replace it with your own text outside the iframe.
Search area
Decide whether you want to show the number search area, or just show the choice of numbers.
Gold menu
Decide whether you want to show the gold menu, from which customers can search for memorable numbers.
Special sequence fields
Decide whether you want to show the initial special sequence fields, whereby the customers can specify a seqence of letters or digits to search for.
Special sequence
Optionally pre-set the initial special sequence used by the Number Chooser.
Mini trolley options
Use these options to configure the Mini Trolley.
Mode
Use the Mode to control what happens when a customer clicks the Mini Trolley. The Mini Trolley can operate in Affiliate Transfer Mode or Multi-Page Mode. See the table below for details of each mode.
| Mode | What happens when a customer chooses a number |
|---|---|
| Affiliate Transfer Mode |
Clicking the Mini Trolley opens your dmABS-Affiliate site, which will display a view of the Full Trolley. |
| Multi-Page Mode |
When the customer chooses a number and clicks on the Mini Trolley, they are transferred to another page on your website to register and confirm their order. For Multi-Page Mode, create another page on your website containing a Full Trolley eComponent. Specify the URL of this page using the 'Full Trolley URL' field. |
Target window
When a customer clicks on the Mini Trolley, the eComponent loads new content so the customer can proceed. Use the Target window setting to control how this happens. Please note that the types of target window available depends on which mode you are using (see table below).
| Target window | Modes where available | How the new content opens when a customer clicks on the Mini Trolley |
|---|---|---|
| Top | A / M |
New content is loaded in the browser window, replacing the previous content. |
| New | A | New content is loaded in a new browser window, or in a new browser tab, depending on the user's web browser preferences. |
| New-force | A | New content is loaded in a new browser window, never in a new browser tab, and the user's web browser preferences are ignored. |
Width
Specify the width of the Mini Trolley's iframe, in pixels or as a percentage. For the Mini Trolley to display in full, the width you set needs to be a minimum of 100px.
Height
Specify the height of the Mini Trolley's iframe, in pixels. For the Mini Trolley to display in full, the height you set needs to be a minimum of 35px.
Full trolley URL
NB: You only need this setting if you are using the Mini Trolley in Multi-Page Mode - otherwise it can be left blank. If you are using the Mini Trolley in Multi-Page Mode, you will need to create a page containing a Full Trolley eComponent. When the customer clicks on the Mini Trolley, this URL will open.
Specify the URL of the page you have created containing a Full Trolley eComponent as an absolute URL, e.g. http://www.mysite.com/trolley.html.
Full trolley options
Use these options to configure the Full Trolley.
Width
Specify the width of the Full Trolley's iframe, in pixels or as a percentage.
Height
Specify the height of the Full Trolley's iframe, in pixels.
Number representation
Show numbers in the trolley inside service icons (small icons that represent the service and price plan), or as plain text.
Show configuration spanner
The configuration spanner is a small icon that can display in the full trolley. Clicking on the spanner icon opens the Service Plan Selector, which enables the customer to alter the service and plan applied to their number.