How can I load model # instead of input form?

[smartwork]

In this section of the admin/categories.php where you add a product, how can I load a value instead of having it entered

 

           <td class="main"><?php echo TEXT_PRODUCTS_MODEL; ?></td>
           <td class="main"><?php echo tep_draw_separator('pixel_trans.gif', '24', '15') . ' ' . tep_draw_input_field('products_model', $pInfo->products_model); ?></td>

 

I want to load a variable $sku_number into products model.

 

Thank you.

[web-project]

I want to load a variable $sku_number into products model.

you will need to edit the mysql database, add the code to handle and pass/store the variable into database.

[smartwork]

Thanks for the reply. I can do that, but perhaps I need to supply more info.

 

I want to load the value from $sku_number initially because I'm going to have the system generate the number. After that's done for the product installation, I want to retain the ability to edit it later if needed. So, when the $action = "new_product", I want to load from $sku_number, and when $action = "update" I want the input form to appear with the value preloaded (which is the normal process).

 

This isn't correct, but this is essentially what I need to happen for the first part: $pInfo->model_number = $sku_number by replacing the input form for my first scenario. I don't know how to make that happen.