This is an excellent question.
Here's my first thoughts on the subject.
I would consider using an "aggregate" product type. Look at the ProductConfig and ProductConfigItem tables. I'd define a new configItemTypeId (maybe Numeric?) that would be a new product config question type. From there, some code would need to be added to the webapp to handle presenting an input box instead of a radio button list. I haven't looked at how configurations of aggregate products are stored, but, sight unseen, I think it would be pretty easy to store a number instead of a key to ProductConfigOption.
Adding multple configurable items should come free with the prior tweaks.
Chris
> Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:36:48 -0800
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> Subject: Re: Product custom sizing
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> Im not sure that a survey will be adequate. As the dimensions need to be
> associated with that particular product when the order is placed, and
> multiple products may be added. (tried with a survey set to "Add-to-Cart"
> type.
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> Also, the client will need to enter custom dimensions when they enter an
> oder through the ordering system.
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> David E Jones wrote:
> >
> > On Sun, 9 Dec 2007 19:48:19 -0800 (PST)
> > ben-permeance <
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> >>
> >> I create a product (furniture) that allows the user to enter in
> >> custom sizing eg(Length, Width, Height).
> >> I don't need to calculate a price.
> >>
> >> Any suggestions?
> >>
> >
> > You can gather extra information about products using surveys, like the
> > demo gift card products.
> >
> > -David
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