Do digital downloads need to be listed as a separate product

[Brian T]

Hi,

 

My site sells Mathematics software to schools, which is available on CDs.  I've recently provided the option for some of the CDs as digital downloads.

 

Do I have to list the digital download as a separate product (in which case it looks like every product is listed twice, unless I put the digital downlaods in a separate section), or can I create options on the main product page for customers to choose digital or tangible?

 

Many thanks if anyone can help.  (I'm using the most recent version of cubecart).

[bsmither]

As of CubeCart 5.1.5, the easiest way is to have a digital section.

 

The code I have seen for "Stock Levels for Product's Options" in CC520b1 allows for maintaining separate stock levels for each of the option combinations, but maintaining stock levels for a digital product would be a rare situation.

 

If the pricing model of the software allows for complimentary or with-cost media, then as an option (free or $5 additional perhaps) you can offer the media as an option -- setting up your entire product line as digital. But then, make some products mandatory to select the media option and having just a short PDF file as the digital component for those items.

 

I have not seen a straightforward solution to the setup as you have described.

[Brian T]

Thanks for your reply

 

I think having the digital stuff in its own section is looking like the easiest way to do it.

[Guest MattDamonDT]

You can remove the duplication through providing the download link on the product page. Just have an average size button.