View Cart / Checkout Links

[ajhauser]

I have the following two links in an include template:

1. <a href="http://brotherscountrysupply.com/cgi-bin/sc/order.cgi?storeid=*1e8471a159014817ab2094b6e99e04b86d&amp;function=show" class="UserButton_Cart" title="Brothers Country Supply - View my Cart"></a>

2. <a href="[-- SHOPPING_CART_URL --]" class="UserButton_Checkout" title="Brothers Country Supply - Proceed to Checkout"></a>

Both of them appear to go to my cart, but when I look at the code, they both have different storeid numbers. WHy is this and which method should I use in my include - the ShopSite process or command, or to actually type the entire URL in like link 1 above?

*CODE AS SEEN IN SOURCE FILE*

1. <a href="http://brotherscountrysupply.com/cgi-bin/sc/order.cgi?storeid=*1e8471a159014817ab2094b6e99e04b86d&amp;function=show" class="UserButton_Cart" title="Brothers Country Supply - View my Cart"></a>

2. <a href="http://brotherscountrysupply.com/cgi-bin/sc/order.cgi?storeid=*201c6049180e614467e2058b6da19ca9bb5d&amp;function=show" class="UserButton_Checkout" title="Brothers Country Supply - Proceed to Checkout"></a>

My other question is of there is a way to link my checkout link (#2 above) to the checkout screen - meaning, I want to skip past the view cart page and move directly to checkout.

Thanks!

[robm]

For the changing storeid numbers, this is an encrypted string that changes each time it is created. However, *any* generated string will work, so you can use either of your methods without any issue.

Per your checkout question, unfortunately, you cannot bypass the cart screen. You can only link to the cart page. You can label the link "Checkout" though so your customers see it as a way to complete their purchase.

Rob

[ajhauser]

Hey Rob - thanks on both accounts.
I think that completely answers the questions.
Much appreciated.