General Settings
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The Multicart Shopping Cart has got many system level settings which can control the basic functionality of the site. You can control the following settings in this section:
Site Name
The name of the website can be set in this section.
Site Email
The administrator email which will be used in many places can be set in this section.
Site URL
The site URL can be set by using this option.
Site Secure URL
The site secure URL can be set by using this option.
Site Logo.
The Logo image of the website can be set in this section.
Default seller commission.
For every order with Multicart Shopping Cart is charged a very negligible commission from the seller. The general commission can be set set in this section. The individual seller commission could be overidden as described in manage sellers section.
Default Referral commission.
The affiliate members will get commission of the item purchased by the referred user at Multicart Shopping Cart.The referral commission can be set in this section.
Banner Size.
The size of the banner can be set using this section.
Site Style.
The appearance of the website can be set in this section.select themes from the selectbox for the site.
Number of Records.
Number of records to display in pagination can be set in this section.
Shipping Options.
Can enable or disable following shipping methods 1) UPS 2) USPS 3) Fedex 4) Canada Post 5) Australian Post 6) Flat Rate
Display More Product Images
Check this option to display more product images.
Display Product Stock
Check this option to display product stock .
Bulk Product Upload
Check this option to enable bulk product upload.
Enable Return Merchandize Authorization
Check this option to enable Return Merchandize Authorization .You can also set the Return Request Options like (Return, Refund, Repair, etc.) for the confirmation of mail messages as well.
Product Bulk Images Upload
Select number of image limit for bulk Upload.
Enable Gift Coupon Payment
Select check box to enable gift coupon payment.
Approve Sellers
Select an option for approve sellers. Default is Automatic.
Approve Affiliates
Select an option for approve affiliates. Default is Automatic.
Approve Products
Select an option for approve products. Default is Automatic.
Payment gateway details
The payment gateway for Multicart shopping cart is set in this section. You can utilize Authorize.net, Google Checkout, World Pay, Your Pay, and PayPal payment gateways for the cart. Select the Payment gateway to enable it for the shopping cart. Once it is enabled, apply the settings for the payment gateways explained below:
Setting for Authorize.net.
To utilize the Authorize.net gateway for payment processing you must create a merchant account first. To activate the Authorize.net gateway, just enter your Authorize.net Log In and Transaction key. You can create a transaction key at the Authorize.net account page. Please make sure to enable it as 'Live' when you are ready to make your site 'Live'.
Settings For Worldpay
When you enable Worldpay, you need to access your account from http://worldpay.com, then set the return page in your site. After the payment process is over, in the Worldpay Merchant Panel log in to your WorldPay Customer Management System- then select Configuration Options.
1)Enter the callback URL as http://yoursitename/multicart/worldpay_callback.php
2) Select the checkboxes for Callback Enabled and Use Callback Response
3)Set your Callback Password to match exactly with the Callback Password you set in Multicart- please note that you need to enter this in 2 boxes.
4) Select the Save Changes option.
5) Select Enable WorldPay option.
Then, set the WorldPay Installation ID, Test Mode, Email Address, and Transaction Method
Settings for Paypal
When you enable PayPal, you need to set the return page in your site after the PayPal payment process is finished. Here are the details to set up Auto Return:
1) Select the Profile tab
2) Select the Website Payment Preferences link under Setting Preferences
3) Select the 'On' radio button to enable Auto Return
4) Enter the return URL address
5) If the return URL address is a success it should appear like this: http://yoursitename.com/success.php
Settings for Google Checkout
To set up a Google Checkout Account
1) Add the Google Merchant ID and Merchant Key- you will receive this from the "GoogleCheckout Merchant Panel". Here, you can navigate as follows:
2) Select My Sales->Settings->Integration