DJ-Catalog 2
Version
3.2.1 (last update on Jan 31, 2013)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
15
License
GPLv2 or later
Commercial
Type
Date Added
9 September 2009
Editor's Note
- This extension requires registration to download.
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DJ-Catalog2 extension for Joomla® 3 and 2.5 is the perfect tool for your needs. No matter if you need a simple catalogue or a powerful one, DJ-Catalog2 accomplishes both tasks in the easiest way. Make complex tasks easy, this is what DJ-Catalog2 does. Easily create your catalogue with dozens of powerful options.
* Easily create, categorize and show your products
* Show your products at their best
* Seamlessly integrates with your site design
* A search engine friendly catalogue
* featured product lists
* supports manufacturers and related lists of products
* new design easily integrates with most templates
* handles multiple themes which can be easily personalized
* supports product image resizing and cropping
* easily couples related products
* go social with the social plugin
Joomla 2.5 version is now a commercial extension, however version for Joomla 1.5 remains free.
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Great effective and quick response to some questions regarding css. great component, easy to configure and such a relief that it does exactly what its suppose to do.
I was considering another extension like this one, but their free version was buggy, and when I posted on their support forum about it, no one answered me. So after a week I gave up and decided to purchase this more expensive one. But boy am I GLAD. Right after installing it, I had a problem with the captcha not displaying properly and support got right back to me, explaining how the problem was being caused by my template. Not only that, but they helped me fix some other css issues with my template. So I am really a happy camper.
One those components which fills a massive gap in the available extensions - perfect if you want to have a site which basically has ecommerce-like features without the complications of a shopping cart/payment functionality.
The developers are very helpful and responsive and even in the short time we've been using the component they've added more and more features.
Highly recommended.
The developers are very helpful and responsive and even in the short time we've been using the component they've added more and more features.
Highly recommended.
Great component for cataloging the products. Every version gets better. I have the opportunity to test the new Release Candidate version, equipped with the ability to create additional fields, that greatly enhance its functionality. You really give a lot of flexibility in shaping the view of the offer. What is important, these additional fields are supported by filters. A lot of global settings can you change for each category separately, so there is no problem with the creation of separate categories for different users and assign them to the menu. A big advantage of the new RC version is especially the fact that you can set a different currency symbol for each category.
I am very new to Joomla!, less than a month and the last web dishevelment experience was with Frontpage over ten years ago. I say that just so that you know my novice status. This extension is so easy to use and the output customization is flexible and great looking. I ran across a few questions that were easily answered in the forum. I can't tell you how good ticket support is because I haven't needed it, between simplicity of use and forum all needs are fulfilled. The additional modules make it easy to create side menus and I was able to embed Youtube videos and external links easily. When I wanted to get rid of producer/manufacture options that was easy also. Great extension. I highly recommend it!
I've downloaded DJCatalog to try it. I think it is a very good extension. The only problem I found is that it didn't suit my needs completely since I needed that the products allowed a link such as "Ask for more information about this product" (linking to a form for asking more information) and I would like to filter only the categories I am showing in a menu tab instead of all product categories without having to install 2 instances of the component. The developer told me they are improving the extension and they will add this and other features in new versions so I'm looking forward to it. On the other hand, the support is excellent, fast and efficient and I think that is what makes the component even better.
Great extension, simple to setup, displays in a neat, modern style. Not a lot of configuring required and works!! Backup support is spot-on, helpful and really quick.
It fit my needs perfectly for a catalog with a handful of categories each with a dozen products which needed a short description, 3-4 product photos (easy auto-resize of thumbnails). Can include tabs for 'Additional Info' and'Reviews' etc using the pagebreak function in your text editor. Spend a little time figuring out the possibilities and it couldn't be easier.
It fit my needs perfectly for a catalog with a handful of categories each with a dozen products which needed a short description, 3-4 product photos (easy auto-resize of thumbnails). Can include tabs for 'Additional Info' and'Reviews' etc using the pagebreak function in your text editor. Spend a little time figuring out the possibilities and it couldn't be easier.
I like this catalog. It's very simple, but that's what it should be...
It hasn't met up with the needs of my advanced clients, though. For one, there's no option to add attributes, so I've had to start using eCommerce extensions set to catalog mode. And to customize the layout away from the default one when I have used it took a lot of tinkering around in the PHP.
It's good for plug-and-play if you don't want to change it much though, so for people who don't know a lot of HTML/PHP and are content with out-of-the-box stuff, it's great.
Customer service on the forum is alright from what I remember. It's monitored relatively well.
It hasn't met up with the needs of my advanced clients, though. For one, there's no option to add attributes, so I've had to start using eCommerce extensions set to catalog mode. And to customize the layout away from the default one when I have used it took a lot of tinkering around in the PHP.
It's good for plug-and-play if you don't want to change it much though, so for people who don't know a lot of HTML/PHP and are content with out-of-the-box stuff, it's great.
Customer service on the forum is alright from what I remember. It's monitored relatively well.
Owner's reply
Thank you for your review,
Regarding the attributes, we're just developing option of custom fields and custom filters that will allow for much deeper configuration. This updated version should be released real soon. When it comes to layout and customization in new version you can create your own themes, the code is clean and pretty simple to manage so I encourage you to investigate this option as well. With little knowledge of php/html/css you'll be able to create and reorganize the dj-catalog2 theme to your client's needs. If you have more questions regarding customization please use our forum or ticketing system available for our customers. Once again thank you for this review.
