FAQ
Answers here align with pkg_rca_storefront version 1.2.5 and the Product Catalog module options in the current manifest.
What is RCA Storefront?
It is Pro package pkg_rca_storefront installing lib_rca_storefront and mod_rca_product_catalog. Together they present J2Commerce catalogs with selection modes, card layouts, optional RCA Conditional Products styling, and optional OS Services Booking duration on cards when Bridge maps services.
Can I use Storefront with only standard J2Commerce products?
Yes. Set product source to manual IDs or categories, eligibility mode to Off, and OSB card options Off. Cart, checkout, and product detail remain J2Commerce.
What are the three use modes?
Mode A is catalog only with J2Commerce and Storefront. Mode B adds RCA Conditional Products rule selection or eligibility styling; cart enforcement still requires the CondProd J2Commerce plugin. Mode C adds OSB duration or availability on cards when RCA OSB to J2C Bridge sid_map maps products.
Does this include J2Commerce?
No. J2Commerce is required and separate.
How is Storefront different from mod_j2commerce_products?
The core J2Commerce module handles general grids and optional inline add to cart. RCA Product Catalog adds CondProd rule selection, eligibility lock styling, optional OSB card fields, and layouts such as comparison and carousel. Many sites use both on different pages.
Does Storefront replace J2Commerce product layouts?
No. J2Commerce still owns single-product detail templates and the admin layout builder. Storefront is for module-based catalog pages.
Locked products still add to cart. Is Storefront broken?
No. Display lock is not enforcement. Install and configure RCA Conditional Products with the J2Commerce plugin enabled if purchase must be blocked.
Do I need Conditional Products or Bridge?
Neither is required for manual or category catalogs. You need RCA Conditional Products for rule mode and rule-based lock styling. You need Bridge only for OSB duration or availability on cards from sid_map.
Can Storefront create Conditional Products rules?
No. Create rules in Components → Conditional Products.
Does Storefront take payment or map OSB services?
No. J2Commerce checkout takes payment. Bridge sid_map maps services to products.
Where is pricing listed?
Pro pricing is on https://recreatinganew.com on the current product page.