How to use the shop
   
Main Shop Front Screenshot
This is the main screen for the online store. There are several links available to the user. From the top down, the first two options allow you to View/Modify your shopping basket and then second Proceed to checkout will allow you to actually place an order via email. The shop keeper will also be notified by mobile phone text message that an order has been placed and email order exists.

Following these two options are the list of departments or categories within the store. Simply click on any category to display the items available. The item display screen will be coverd below as will the shopping basket and order window.
 
There are 5 option available on the bottom of this screen. They are listed below with a brief description explaining their purpose.

Special Offer: List any special offer currently available within the store.
Whats New: Inform the user of any new developments withing the store or new stock
About: A little bit about the company
Help Me: This Page
Contact Details: Where and how to contact the company
 
Category Item List Screenshot
This is the window that is displayed when the user clicks one of the list of categories or departments available. From this screen you can view detailed information on any item. You can then add items to your shopping basket, modify quantities ordered using the view/Modify option and then place an order using the Store checkout option
   
When the user clicks on the view button beside an item in the category list, the following screen is displayed.

This screen will display a picture of the item you are interested in. It will also display a brief description, a full description of the item and the item price.

There are two fields available for user entry:

Quantity: Enter the item quantity you require.

Buyer Description: This is where you can enter additional details such as color, size etc..

You can then press the
Add to shopping basket button to add this item to your current basket or press Close Window to return to the calling window.
View Details Screenshot
 
The image below is a screenshot of the View/Modify Basket window. From this screen the user can view the items currently is his/her shopping basket. You can modify the quantities, modify the buyer description details or by clicking the Remove checkbox you can remove items accidentally added to the basket. You must click the Save Changes button to implement changes or click the Close window without saving button to return to the shopfront.
 
View/Modify Shopping Basket Screenshot
   
The next image is a screen shot of the Checkout window. This window basically displays a list of the item you are about to order online. It will also display the total cost of the order.

You can enter your contact details in the text box available, These details can be an email, phone number or address. The checkout system will simply send an emailed order to the shopkeeper along with an SMS text message to his/her mobile phone to inform them immediately that they have an online order. Th shopkeeper will use the contact detail entered here to get in touch with you to discuss payment arrangements. Click the
Submit this order to send the email.