How to automatically create another product when ordering a product?

[tomlee]

Hi,

 

I'd like to know how to automatically create another product after an order has been checked out or completed. For example, Product B is a module to create a product in another application. However, it is a simple monthly-free product that can be added to the order without any parameter required. When Product A has been ordered, Product B can be automatically added to the order. It is also acceptable if Product B can be added to the order when it has been completed. Product B should be created one-to-one with Product A. That is, ordering one Product A will create one Product B.

 

It seems a custom hook to be created to handle this scenario. Any idea? Can anyone help?

 

Many Thanks

[sdemidko]

first idea is to add it before checkout completed (PreShoppingCartCheckout, you'll need to edit $_SESSION['cart'] array)

so you need to track the contents of the cart and add your B product if A is ordered.

 

other idea is to do it via module create function (from A product). There are lack of API functions for that, but you can always hire some techy guy to do that. Or write some functions yourself

[Shawn_Vudoo]

Why not just create a bundle and set product A or B to be free?

[diegolweb]

I use an addon that may work as you need. Check http://www.swiftprogramming.com.au/whmcs-product-bundling-module

[tomlee]

I have succeeded it with product bundle. It did not work as the product template had bugs and the support gave me a new one. It works now. Thanks.

[ChetanAlpha]

just actualize a array and set artefact A or B to be free?