Door Designer - App block

Transform your Shopify store's capability with our powerful Door Designer app block. This comprehensive tool allows your customers to design custom sliding doors directly on your storefront, providing an interactive and engaging shopping experience. The app block seamlessly integrates with your existing theme while offering robust customization options that maintain your store's professional appearance.

 

Prerequisites

  • Door Designer app installed from Shopify App Store
  • Access to your store's theme editor
  • Admin privileges for your Shopify store
  • Setup Door Templates and Door parameters in Settings page.
  • Setup Door types in Door Types page.


Adding the App Block to Your Theme

 

Step 1: Access Theme Editor

  1. Go to your Shopify admin panel
  2. Navigate to Online Store → Themes
  3. Click "Customize" on your active theme

Step 2: Select Page Template

  1. Choose the page where you want to add the Door Designer
  2. Click "Add section"
  3. Locate "Door Designer" in the app blocks section

Step 3: Configure Block Settings

The Door Designer app block comes with several customizable features:

Basic Input Fields

  • Set Name field
  • Door dimensions (Top Width, Bottom Width, Left Height, Right Height)
  • Number of Doors adjuster (+ and - buttons)

Dropdown Menus

  • Frame Style selection
  • Frame Color options
  • Track Style choices
  • Surface Type ("Doors are sitting on")

Additional Options

  • Track Style toggle
  • Floor batten checkbox (Optional)
  • Insert selection dropdown

Step 4: Preview and Position

  1. Use the live preview to ensure proper placement
  2. Adjust the block position using drag-and-drop
  3. Verify that all interactive elements are functioning correctly


Customer Interface Features

Visual Preview

  • Central preview area showing real-time door design
  • Interactive door panels for insert customization
  • Dynamic pricing display

Price Calculator

  • Automatically updates based on selections
  • Clickable price display for detailed breakdown
  • Transparent pricing information

Shopping Integration

  • "Add to Cart" functionality
  • Automatic product variant creation
  • Seamless checkout process

 

Best Practices

Performance Optimization

  • Place the app block strategically on your page
  • Avoid multiple instances on the same page
  • Ensure proper loading sequence

User Experience

  • Keep the designer above the fold when possible
  • Maintain clear visibility of all input fields
  • Ensure adequate spacing around the block

Mobile Responsiveness

  • Test the designer on various devices
  • Verify touch interactions work properly
  • Ensure readability of all text elements

 

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  1. Block not appearing
    • Verify app installation
    • Check theme compatibility
    • Clear theme cache
  2. Pricing not updating
    • Confirm admin price configuration
    • Check network connectivity
    • Verify calculation parameters
  3. Preview not loading
    • Check browser compatibility
    • Verify JavaScript enablement
    • Clear browser cache

Support and Resources

  • Access technical support through the app's admin panel
  • Refer to detailed documentation in the app settings
  • Contact our support team for additional assistance

Remember to save all changes and test the functionality thoroughly before publishing your updated theme. The Door Designer app block is designed to be user-friendly while providing powerful customization options for your customers.