CPath..How to locate and change it?

[johnnyosc]

I was wondering how the Cpath numbers are assigned when you add and delete a category from your admin? I need to know how to locate the assign Cpath numbers (either in admin or php file) when u create a category and adjust them since I am making my menu in flash/jpg and I need to know what to assign the links in flash/jpg so that the correct Cpath is need to access the correct categories. Please advise. Thanks.

 

JohnnyOSC

[mattice]

Table categories:

 

parent_id = fisrt cPath nr. (parent as in 'DVD')

categories_id = second cPath nr. (As in Action Movies)

 

The code looks for 'higher' parents to create the nested categories cPath trail. Easiest way to get all that in a menu is simply copying the function that is used to create the dropdown with all categories (as in advanced_search.php) and adapt that to either feed your menu or if that is not possible spit out a nicely formatted list you can then use as a reference.

 

HTH

Mattice