How to Retrieve Category Name and Link in Product Lists with Smarty Code in Prestashop 1.7

Описание: Discover how to effectively use `Smarty code` to display category names and links for products in Prestashop 1.7. Improve your theme with this step-by-step guide!
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Displaying Category Name and Link in Product Lists in Prestashop 1.7

When developing a custom theme in Prestashop 1.7, there are often specific functionalities that you want to implement to enhance the user experience. One common requirement is to show the category name and its corresponding link in the product listings. This guide will explain how to effectively achieve this using Smarty code.

Understanding the Problem

In your quest to display category information for each product, you've successfully retrieved the category name using Smarty code like this:

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However, finding the appropriate URL that links directly to the specific category has been a challenge. You initially experimented with the following approach:

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This code generated URLs that were incorrect:

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Instead of the desired:

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The need arises to retrieve both the category name and its associated URL correctly.

Solution: Getting the Category Link

To resolve this issue, we need to adjust the Smarty code so that it fetches the category URL in relation to the product’s category. Here's how to do it step-by-step:

Step 1: Accessing the Category ID

First, ensure you have metadata associated with your product that includes the category ID. In your Smarty template, you can access this with:

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This variable typically refers to the product's primary category and will be crucial for constructing the correct URL.

Step 2: Constructing the URL

Utilize the category ID to craft a URL that aligns with the format used by Prestashop. You can modify your code as follows:

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Explanation of the Code

http://mysite/: Base URL for your site. Adjust it as needed to fit your domain.

{$product.id_category_default}: This references the primary category ID.

{$product.category_name|lower|replace:' ':'-'}: This converts the category name to lowercase and replaces spaces with hyphens, which is commonly required for SEO-friendly URLs.

Step 3: Putting It All Together

Now, you can create your product list template to display both the category name and link, ensuring it’s well-formatted for clarity and user engagement. Your final code snippet may look like this:

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This will generate a link for users to click through to the specific category page efficiently.

Conclusion

By implementing the above changes in your Smarty code, you can successfully display the category name and the corresponding category link for each product in your Prestashop 1.7 theme. This enhancement not only improves the functionality of your site but also contributes to a better navigational experience for users.

Now you're equipped with the knowledge to enhance your Prestashop product listings with valuable category information.