Virtual product

Hi @trinity17k

Hi, I didn’t find yet any documentation about how to launch a code to create the virtual product and then send it to the client.

Could you please elaborate more on what you would like to achieve with this, such as giving some examples? Additionally, please share more details about your business so that we can offer you a more accurate solution.

For virtual products such as digital downloads or services, you can easily create and manage them through the WooCommerce product settings. You can upload digital files, specify download links, and configure access to services. When a customer purchases a virtual product, they will typically receive an email with instructions or a link to access their purchase.

Does Woocommerce only works for virtual products but not customizable products ?

You can utilize the Product Add-Ons extension to provide additional product personalization options or leverage the ‘Variations’ feature to create and configure product variations. For instance, if you’re selling customizable items like t-shirts, you can set up variations for different sizes and colors. Additionally, for products that require personalization, such as mugs with custom text, this plugin enables customers to enter their custom details during the purchase process.

I hope this helps!

Thank you,

I know how to use attribute but the file the client would buy is made upon to their birthdate and name for example.

I am developping programs to make astrologic and numerologic charts for example.

So I can’t prepare the files in advance. SPecially for Feng Shui, there is too many possibilities.

It should have a way to launch the calculations and the print of the file after the purchase but how ?

Thanks

Hi @trinity17k

It sounds like you’re looking to create a unique file for each customer based on specific data they provide, such as their birth date and name.

You can achieve this in WooCommerce by using a combination of custom fields and hooks. When a customer makes a purchase, you can use the woocommerce_new_order hook to trigger your program that generates the astrologic and numerologic charts.

In the function tied to this hook, you can access the order details, including the custom fields where you store the customer’s birth date and name. With this data, you can then run your calculations and generate the file.

Please note that this will require some programming knowledge. If you need further assistance, we recommend contacting one of our official development partners called Codeable.io.

I hope this provides some clarity on the matter. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Thank you.

The answer was obvious but I wanted to check if another solution was not already implemented and ready to customized.

The only pb is that even chatGPT is not clear about where to access the function tied to this hook as I can’t find it in the functions.php file of my theme and there is no such file in Woocommerce repertory.

ChatGPT is telling me to implement my own function but even if I do that, I need the original code to improve, no ?

The place where to put the launch of the scripts is not clear. So I can’t say how I am gonna choose which script depending on which product as been purchased…

Should I ask the official dev partner for that and are their advices free ?

Thank you again

Karine

Hi @trinity17k

The woocommerce_new_order hook is not part of the theme files but part of the WooCommerce plugin’s core files. Modifying these core files directly is not recommended, as your changes will be lost when you update the plugin.

Instead, you should add your own custom functions to your theme’s functions.php file or create a custom plugin. This custom function will be triggered when the woocommerce_new_order hook is fired.

As for choosing the script depending on the purchased product, you can do that by checking the order items. Here’s an example:

$order = wc_get_order( $order_id );
$items = $order->get_items();

foreach ( $items as $item ) {
$product_id = $item->get_product_id();
// Run your script based on the $product_id
}

Regarding your question about our official development partner, Codeable.io, they are a separate entity, and their services are not free. They provide custom development services, which include advice, consultation, and implementation.

I hope this provides some clarity on the matter, and feel free to ask if you have any more questions.

Thank you very much for your explanations. Sorry for the delay.

And yes, your solution seems to be the smartest.

I looked into the functions.php from my theme but don’t see any functions which could be triggered by woocommerce_new_order.

How to name the function to add and to be triggered ? Isn’t it better to implement it in the personal file functions.php of the the child Theme ?

I also took a look at Codeable.io. We have to submit our project to receive offers and pricing of the solution if I want to evaluate how much would cost me to ask help to implement it properly ? Maybe it’ll be quicker and safer. Definitely time saving.

So Thank you

Hi @trinity17k,

How to name the function to add and to be triggered ??

To create a function that can be triggered by woocommerce_new_order, you can name it as you wish. However, it’s important to use a unique name to avoid conflicts with other functions.

Isn’t it better to implement it in the personal file functions.php of the the child Theme ?

You’re correct that it’s better to add this function in the functions.php file of your child theme. This way, your modifications will not be lost when the parent theme is updated.

Regarding Codeable.io, you’re correct. You’ll need to submit your project details to receive a price quote. This platform can be a great resource for getting professional help with more complex tasks.

I hope this helps!

Thanks again.

So Iimplement a new function to do everything I need and I call it in woocommerce_new_order ?

I was wondering where is the function to add mine but I just need to use for exemple to add new fields in the order:

// Hook in

add_filter( 'woocommerce_checkout_fields' , 'custom_override_checkout_fields' );

// Our hooked in function - $fields is passed via the filter!

function custom_override_checkout_fields( $fields ) {

$fields['order']['order_comments']['placeholder'] = 'My new placeholder';

return $fields;

}

Or to add new calcul :

add_action( 'woocommerce_new_order', 'create_invoice_for_wc_order',  1, 2  );
function create_invoice_for_wc_order( $order_id, $order ) {
    $items = $order->get_items();
    // etc...
}

Let’s try it.

Thank you again

The add_filter to change the validation page works perfectly. But impossible to make the add_action to work.

Any idea what could have gone wrong ?

Thank you

Hey @trinity17k,

This could be due to a few reasons.

The woocommerce_new_order hook is an action that is triggered when a new order is created, but before it is saved to the database. If you’re attempting to manipulate order data, it might not be available yet at this point in the process.

Also, the woocommerce_new_order hook only passes one argument, which is the order ID. Your function is expecting two arguments, $order_id and $order, which might be causing the issue.

You could try using the woocommerce_thankyou hook instead, which is triggered after the order is processed and saved to the database. This hook also passes the $order_id, from which you can get the $order object.

Please give this a try and let us know if it resolves your issue.

If you are still having problems, we recommend asking development questions on the #developers channel of the WooCommerce Community Slack. Many of our developers hang out there and will be able to offer insights into your question.

Thanks!

Thank you so much.

My function had only the $order_id argument but with the woocommerce_thankyou, I can see my debug lines. So maybe it worked with woocommerce_new_order but it’s better with the thank you page to display messages for the clients.

Thanks a lot for all the tips. I’ll use the woo commerce community if I have other technical issues.

Merry Christmas to all !

Hey Karine,

We’re happy to help!

Since this has been marked as resolved, feel free to create a new topic if you need any further help. ??

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Merry Christmas!