Name
& Version: ClickCartPro v. 5.0 (CCP5)
Functionality (Brief): Complete e-commerce solution. Manage an entire web
site and online store with one software package. Integrated with all major
credit card processors, plus has the ability to process orders offline.
100% of the program is configurable via an administrator utility. Supports
connections to advanced relational databases, but is capable of running
in CSV-only mode.
System Requirements:
A Linux, Unix, Mac OS X or Windows based webserver running Perl 5* or higher.
Webserver must allow for the execution of web based (.cgi or .pl) scripts.
Windows servers require the presence of ActiveState Perl. *This program
supports Perl versions 5.005 and higher.
Programming Language:
Written in Perl 5 using an object-oriented design. All programming code
is delivered in source format, therefore it is editable.
Mail Handler:
Mail is handled by the Perl module Mail::Sendmail (included). This module
eliminates the need to use sendmail on Unix servers and emulates a SMTP
server when sending messages. The program also has the ability to use sendmail
directly on Linux, Unix and Mac OS X systems.
Installation:
Easy installation. Using the telnet/ssh install methods, the package will
install in 3-5 minutes and be up and running with full functionality. Using
only ftp is tedious, but can be done in 20 minutes.
Additional Bundled Software:
The following software elements are bundled and not sold with this software
package. Certain functions of each of the elements below are used: HeirMenu
DHTML Menu Code (from www.dhtmlab.com); Perl Modules: Business::UPS, Business::USPS,
CGI, Crypt::HCE_MD5, DBD::AnyData, SQL::Statement, DBI, Digest::MD5, HTML,
HTTP, LWP, MIME, Net, URI, and Mail::Sendmail (from cpan.perl.com). Copyright
information for these elements is available in the license agreement. |
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| Store
Catalog: |
Administer
an infinite number of product categories. Use different images and descriptions
for each. Add product options and select to use different types of form
fields (ie. checkbox, textbox, radio buttons) for each. Relate and products
to categories, options and other products. Products can be tax exempt, use
different shipping prices or weights and use a declining balance inventory.
You can designate a maximum for purchases, assign custom layouts and use
two different images, write a full description, include in specials, best
sellers and.or new items, and add additional email text. There are no limits
on the number of products, options or categories. Products can be downloadable,
not sold, on sale, etc. You have the ability to post items into user shopping
carts that do not exist in the database using a unique form API. You can
even generate product descriptions for eBay. |
| Database
Utilities: |
By
default, this program runs in Comma Spearated Value (CSV) mode. If you choose
to use an advanced Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), you can.
The software will easilly tie into MySQL, PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server
from within the administrator. All database calls within the program code
use SQL querries, which makes development on the system quite simple. Select
which tables to use with your alternate RDBMS connection. Please note: You
do not need to use or have access to an alternate RDBMS or have DBI compiled
on your server to use this program. |
| Dynamic
Forms: |
A
dynamic form generator is included in this package. This form generator
allows users to create multi-level forms and control the input from site
visitors. Select which questions to ask, where to ask them, and how they
should be answered. Control every aspect of your form needs, without any
programming or HTML at all. You have the ability to use this software to
process your existing HTML forms as well using a unique form API. |
| Program
Settings: |
Control
system logging and enter a design firm name and URL. Choose how long to
keep orders and other files on the system. Set up your secure server and
downloadable product passwords. |
| Site
& Store Settings: |
Edit
all owner information including name, address, etc. Set up email rules and
configure store settings like discount and category information. Control
banner ad rotation, pick a currency symbol and turn on/off the product image
displays, specials, shopping cart, tracking and email a friend functions
among others. |
| Shipping
Settings: |
Turn
shipping on or off. Choose between using custom shipping (for which you
have access to Perl scripting in the administrator) or product based calculations.
If you choose to use product based calculations, you can assign static pricing
(up to three levels) or select to use UPS or USPS for realtime calculations. |
| Online
Processing Settings: |
You
can select multiple processing options to use at the same time. Options
include built in integrations with any of our several processing
partners or select offline/online credit card processing, check or purchase
order payments, and even use PayPal. You have the option to contact your
customers for payment information as well. Manage form fields, response
codes, etc. Integrating with a realtime processor takes less than 5 minutes. |
| HTML
& Image Settings: |
Create
and edit HTML pages on-the-fly, without knowing HTML. Edit every aspect
of your site by selecting to modify site elements or system messages. Import
your own HTML layout, or use the default provided. Install a prebuilt theme
(skin) or create your own look. Manage background colors and images, font
faces, colors and sizes, borders and image sizes. Upload image files directly
to the webserver without opening an FTP client. View and delete images just
as easilly. |
| Manage
User Accounts: |
Create
and administer multiple administrator profiles with different levels of
access. Change passwords and access rights in real-time. Four different
access levels and complete admin logging. |
| Orders
& Payment: |
Define
the required fields on the order form, add or edit localities (states/provinces
and countries). Assign tax rates to different states/provinces and/or countries.
Administer discount codes, which allow users to make purchases using credit
or coupons good for dollar amounts or percentages. Choose to let codes expire
or not on an individual basis. Select to use custom fields and print order
invoices. |
| Reports: |
Track
orders and follow up on them by entering shipping tracking numbers or delivery
dates if you wish. View administrative statisitcs to determine who's been
managing the store and what they've been doing. Review your most active
dates, pages and products. |
| Email
& Banner Ad Utilities: |
Send
email right from the site administrator and run a complete mail list campaign.
Manage a mail list by administering subscribers. Control a full banner ad
rotation program. The banner ad plugin allows users to run their own banner
stock and control the location of the banner presentation. |