How We Conquered the Illusive Avenue Theme Inventory Display

Ah, the myriad mysteries of the paid Shopify Avenue theme. Beloved for its sleek design but, oh, when you want to show inventory counts on collection pages—more than just a hurdle, it's a riddle tangled up with a bow. I remember us being knee-deep in a similar conundrum, swimming through lines of code, and thinking, "Why is this so much easier with a free theme?" Let’s roll up our sleeves and dive into this sea of Liquid code together.

Navigating Shopify's Code Waters

Imagine us, at a crossroads with Shopify themes. We sailed from a free theme—infinitely editable with a sprinkle of Liquid—to the Avenue theme, where customizing options get a bit murkier. The task? Display inventory counts on collection pages so our buyers don’t have to click into every product to check stock status.

Here's how we cracked the code, step by step, like digital detectives sleuthing for clues.

Step 1: Access Your Theme Code

First, we need only bravery to venture where many have struggled. Log into your Shopify admin panel and head to “Online Store” then “Themes.” Select that appealing sounding “Avenue” and navigate to “Actions,” proceed to “Edit code.” A galaxy of files and folders stretches before us, texts and colors, icons and scripts—all hiding the truth we seek.

Step 2: Modify the Collection Template

In that crowded drawer labelled “Sections,” you’ll encounter a file potentially named collection-template.liquid or something similar—it varies theme to theme, a lavender-scented mystery. Open this file. It’s like peeking behind the curtain of a theatrical performance where you control every cue, prop, and spotlight.

Step 3: Inject the Inventory Count Code

Now, my dear Watson, we write! Position your cursor where the product details appear—a paragraph or div element maybe. Insert this simple, yet glorious piece of Liquid code, the magic words inscribed below:

{% if product.available %}
  {% assign inventory_count = product.variants.first.inventory_quantity %}
  {% if inventory_count > 10 %}
    <p>AVAILABLE</p>
  {% else %}
    <p>Only {{ inventory_count }} left</p>
  {% endif %}
{% else %}
  <p>Out of stock</p>
{% endif %}

Here’s the breakdown, like a rock opera set list played backward: We check if the product is available, snatch its quantity like the swiftness of a fox, and then display “AVAILABLE” if there are more than 10—like seeing the mailbox full of good news or eagerly counting starry, clear nights. If not, we raise the alarm for everyone’s ears: “Only X left!”

Step 4: Save and Preview!

Hold your breath and click “Save.” Don’t forget to exhale—any suspenseful movie taught us that. Travel back to your storefront and refresh the collection page. Do you see? The inventory count, waving like a great flag across serene waters, is visible to all who care to look.

Fine-Tuning for Perfection

Like artists polishing our work, we may add finishing touches. Perhaps we alter the font size, bold the text, make it red—you know, for those moments when a little flair is needed. Peek back into the CSS if you wish to dazzle or underline.

The journey through Avenue’s theme may have carried elements of wild exploration mixed with tranquility and the frustration familiar to those solving a Rubik’s cube—the thrill of triumph is the reward. Now, visitors to your enchanted store, www.tusllantas.com.mx, shall always be informed, their journey unhindered by the need to explore each product’s stock details. They’ll thank you for it—though not directly, as customers do.

Let this adventure remind us that no mystery is too great with enough curiosity and a few “Insert code here” diversions. Adjust as needed, and revel in your newfound display mastery.

Until our next code puzzle, take care and keep creativity close!