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: '''<nowiki>http://www.catalyst-findit.com/index.php?c=...(long number identifying your website)...</nowiki>'''
 
: '''<nowiki>http://www.catalyst-findit.com/index.php?c=...(long number identifying your website)...</nowiki>'''
  
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* To link directly to your FindIt vehicle listing, take the URL above and add:
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;Vehicle Search (FindIt)
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: '''&dest=search'''
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: To link directly to your FindIt vehicle listing, take the URL above and add: <code>&dest=search</code>
  
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* To link directly to your e-commerce shop, take the URL above and add:
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;E-Commerce Shop (eShop & eTrade)
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: '''&dest=listing'''
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: To link directly to your e-commerce shop, take the URL above and add: <code>&dest=listing</code>
  
 
=== How do I change the layout? ===
 
=== How do I change the layout? ===
 
You can adjust the layout of the screen to a certain extent to fit your main website style:
 
You can adjust the layout of the screen to a certain extent to fit your main website style:
  
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* To change the width of the page to, say, 800 pixels, take the URL above and add:
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;Width
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: '''&w=800'''
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<code>&w=</code>
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:*To change the width of the page to, say, 800 pixels, take the URL above and add: <code>&w=800</code>
  
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* To show the website "navigation" panel on the right-hand side instead of the left, add:
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;Navigation Panel
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: '''&nav=r'''
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<code>&nav=</code>
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:*To show the website "navigation" panel on the right-hand side instead of the left, add: <code>&nav=r</code>
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:*To hide the website "navigation" panel completely, add:<code>&nav=h</code>
  
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* To hide the website "navigation" panel completely, add:
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;Page Headings
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: '''&nav=h'''
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<code>&h=</code>
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:*You can hide the usual page heading images by adding: <code>&h=n</code>
  
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* You can hide the usual page heading images by adding:
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;Results per Page
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: '''&h=n'''
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<code>&rpp=</code>
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:*You can set the amount of results per page in your searches by, using 25 as an example adding: <code>&rpp=25</code>
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:*Valid amounts: 10, 25, 50, 100
  
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* You can set the amount of results per page in your searches by, using 25 as an example adding:
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=== Can I show vehicles matching a search? ===
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: '''&rpp=25'''
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You can have links on your site that would show only certain vehicles by performing a search:
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:Valid amounts: 10, 25, 50, 100
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* To perform a text search for, say "yamaha r1", take the URL above and add the following (note that spaces have to be replaced with a plus (+) symbol):
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<code>&s=yamaha+r1</code>
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* To perform a search for, say, your motorcycles only, add:
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<code>&t=1</code>
  
 
=== Can I show vehicles matching a search? ===
 
=== Can I show vehicles matching a search? ===
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;&maxy=''2002'': Searches for vehicles manufactured in 2002 or before.
 
;&maxy=''2002'': Searches for vehicles manufactured in 2002 or before.
  
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=== Can I control what gets shown on my e-commerce pages? ===
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==== Limiting your Search ====
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You can customise the information displayed on your web shop in the following ways:
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You can limit your search to specific data types with the following options;
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* make, model, description, colour, notes, features, type, fuel, gears, category
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* To show VAT-exclusive prices by default, take the URL above and add:
 
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: '''&vat=ex'''
 
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: Note that once a customer creates an account and logs in, the site will automatically include VAT in prices, or not, depending on their registered country and business VAT details.
 
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=== How can I change my style? ===
 
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If you would like to change the style of the linked "iframe" this can be done using a {{FileExt|css}} file that you will need to create using the elements from the '''"FindIt"''' or '''"e-commerce website"'''.{{Tip|iconsize=small|text=If you would like to know what an element is on the page then ''(using Firefox or Chrome)'' you can right mouse click on an item/section and got to ''"Inspect Element"'' then enter this into the {{FileExt|css}} file you create.}}
 
  
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*This {{FileExt|css}} file will need to be hosted by you.
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{{Note|text=All specific search options should added using the <code>&s=[options]</code> format and be separated by a space, while the search area and search term should be seperated by a colon ({{DataValue|:}}).}}
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*You will then need to inform "Catalyst Support" of the URL for the location of the file who will attach it to your account.
 
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*Any further changes you may want can be done using this file, without any intervention from Catalyst.
 
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{{Tip|iconsize=small|text=When creating the {{FileExt|css}} file it is recommended to only include the elements of the items you wish to change. Which will help when to stop confusion of the elements you are changing.}}
 
  
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{{Note|title=Important|text=As this service is free for client's with a current maintenance or rental agreement your attention is drawn to the "Internet based Services" section of the current Platinum Terms of Use (Available from the "Login" screen of Platinum on the latest version of Platinum available [[Downloading a Platinum Update|here]]) which states that the Catalyst Copyright Footer should be visible on each page.}}
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;Make
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: <code>make:Suzuki</code> will search for a {{DataValue|Suzuki}}.
  
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=== Can I search specific area's during search ===
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;Model
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: <code>model:GSXR</code> will search for all GSXR models.
  
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Yes, you can use parameters to check certain area's of text, to limit your results.
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;Description
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: <code>description:fast</code> would search for vehicles with {{DataValue|fast}} within the items description.
  
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The following options are available to use;
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;Colour
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* make, model, description, colour, notes, features, type, fuel, gears, category
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: <code>colour:red</code> would search for vehicles that are {{DataValue|red}}.
  
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'''NOTE:''' All specific search options should added using the '''&s=[options]''' format and be separated by a space, while the search area and search term should be seperated by a colon (''':''')
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;Notes
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: <code>notes:fast</code> would search the notes for the term {{DataValue|fast}}.
  
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'''Make'''
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;Features
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* '''make:Suzuki''' will search for a Suzuki
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: <code>features:airbags</code> would search for {{DataValue|airbags}} within the vehicles feature list
  
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'''Model'''
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;Type
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* '''model:GSXR''' will search for all GSXR models.
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: <code>type:scooter</code> would search for a vehicle that has been advertised as being a {{DataValue|scooter}}. For a car, this could be {{DataValue|saloon}} or {{DataValue|cabriolet}} etc.
  
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'''Description'''
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;Fuel
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* '''description:fast''' would search for vehicles with '''fast''' within the items description
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: <code>fuel:petrol</code> would search for vehicles that run on {{DataValue|petrol}}.
  
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'''Colour'''
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;Gears
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* '''colour:red''' would search for vehicles that are red
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: <code>gears:6</code> would search for the term {{DataValue|6}} within the transmission type.
  
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'''Notes'''
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;Category
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* '''notes:fast''' would search the notes for the term "fast"
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: <code>category:racing</code> would search for vehicles advertised as a type of vehicle used for {{DataValue|racing}}.
  
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'''Features'''
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All search terms entered/added without the first part ('''[here]:[not here]''') will be searched for using the normal searching procedure.
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* '''features:airbags''' would search for "airbags" within the vehicles feature list
 
  
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'''Type'''
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{{Example|text=
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* '''type:scooter''' would search for a vehicle that has been advertised as being a scooter. For a car, this could be saloon or cabriolet etc.
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To search for a {{DataValue|green honda YZF}}, you would use;
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<code>&s=make:honda model:yzf colour:green</code>
  
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'''Fuel'''
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To search for a {{DataValue|blue tourer}}, you would use;
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* '''fuel:diesel''' would search for vehicles that run on diesel
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<code>&s=colour:blue category:tourer</code>
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}}
  
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'''Gears'''
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=== Can I control what gets shown on my e-commerce pages? ===
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* '''gears:6''' would search for the term "6" within the transmission type
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You can customise the information displayed on your web shop in the following ways:
  
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'''Category'''
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;V.A.T.
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* '''category:racing''' would search for vehicles advertised as a type of vehicle used for racing
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<code>&vat=</code>
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:* To show VAT-exclusive prices by default, take the URL above and add: <code>&vat=ex</code>
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:{{Note|iconsize=small|text=Once a customer creates an account and logs in, the site will automatically include V.A.T. in prices, or not, depending on their registered country and business V.A.T. details.}}
  
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All search terms entered/added without the first part ('''[here]:[not here]''') will be searched for using the normal searching procedure.
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=== How can I change my style? ===
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If you would like to change the style of the linked "iframe" this can be done using a {{FileExt|css}} file that you will need to create using the elements from the '''"FindIt"''' or '''"e-commerce website"'''.{{Tip|iconsize=small|text=If you would like to know what an element is on the page then ''(using Firefox or Chrome)'' you can right mouse click on an item/section and got to ''"Inspect Element"'' then enter this into the {{FileExt|css}} file you create.}}
  
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'''EXAMPLES'''
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*This {{FileExt|css}} file will need to be hosted by you.
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To search for a green honda YZF, you would use;
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*You will then need to inform "Catalyst Support" of the URL for the location of the file who will attach it to your account.
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* &s=make:honda model:yzf colour:green
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*Any further changes you may want can be done using this file, without any intervention from Catalyst.
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{{Tip|iconsize=small|text=When creating the {{FileExt|css}} file it is recommended to only include the elements of the items you wish to change. Which will help when to stop confusion of the elements you are changing.}}
  
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To search for a blue tourer, you would use;
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{{Note|title=Important|text=As this service is free for client's with a current maintenance or rental agreement your attention is drawn to the "Internet based Services" section of the current Platinum Terms of Use (Available from the "Login" screen of Platinum on the latest version of Platinum available [[Downloading a Platinum Update|here]]) which states that the Catalyst Copyright Footer should be visible on each page.}}
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* &s=colour:blue category:tourer
 
  
 
{{KB_Tags|Platinum online, Platinum O+, E-Commerce, ecommerce, webshop, web shop, FindIt, Find It, vehicle, advertising, iframe, host, link, customise, customize}}{{KB_POnline}}
 
{{KB_Tags|Platinum online, Platinum O+, E-Commerce, ecommerce, webshop, web shop, FindIt, Find It, vehicle, advertising, iframe, host, link, customise, customize}}{{KB_POnline}}

Revision as of 15:28, 12 July 2012

Summary

You can link to your FindIt vehicle advertising website or Platinum O+ e-commerce website from your own website, or host it in an "iframe". To do this the most effectively the information here will be useful to you or your web developer.

More Information

Where is my website?

First of all, to find your FindIt or e-commerce website:

  • Go to " Reports & Parameters Maintenance Options Platinum O and Catalyst FindIt Online Control Panel".
  • To link to your website copy and paste the displayed URL into your web browser. It will be something like:
http://www.catalyst-findit.com/index.php?c=...(long number identifying your website)...
Vehicle Search (FindIt)
To link directly to your FindIt vehicle listing, take the URL above and add: &dest=search
E-Commerce Shop (eShop & eTrade)
To link directly to your e-commerce shop, take the URL above and add: &dest=listing

How do I change the layout?

You can adjust the layout of the screen to a certain extent to fit your main website style:

Width

&w=

  • To change the width of the page to, say, 800 pixels, take the URL above and add: &w=800
Navigation Panel

&nav=

  • To show the website "navigation" panel on the right-hand side instead of the left, add: &nav=r
  • To hide the website "navigation" panel completely, add:&nav=h
Page Headings

&h=

  • You can hide the usual page heading images by adding: &h=n
Results per Page

&rpp=

  • You can set the amount of results per page in your searches by, using 25 as an example adding: &rpp=25
  • Valid amounts: 10, 25, 50, 100

Can I show vehicles matching a search?

You can have links on your site that would show only certain vehicles by performing a search:

  • To perform a text search for, say "yamaha r1", take the URL above and add the following (note that spaces have to be replaced with a plus (+) symbol):

&s=yamaha+r1

  • To perform a search for, say, your motorcycles only, add:

&t=1

Can I show vehicles matching a search?

You can have links on your site that would show only certain vehicles by performing a search:

&dest=search
Add this to go straight to the FindIt (vehicle) search results, or omit it to go to the home page.
&dest=listing
Add this to go straight to the Platinum O+ online store page.
&vat=ex
Add this to show VAT-exclusive prices by default in the Platinum O+ online store.
&s=yamaha+r1
Searches for vehicles with "yamaha" and "r1" in the details, features or notes. You must use only letters and numbers, and separate words with a plus symbol (+).
&t=4
Searches for type "4" (motorhomes) only. The different types are currently:
  • 1: Motorcycles
  • 2: Cars
  • 3: Caravans
  • 4: Motorhomes
  • 5: Agricultural Machinery
  • 6: Boats (not currently used)
&n=y
Searches for new vehicles only.
&n=n
Searches for used vehicles only.
&l=42
Searches for vehicles at the dealer's site "42" only. To find the appropriate id of a site: go to the dealer's home page, choose the desired site from the "Location..." selection, hit [Search] and find &l= in the page URL.
&bth=4
Searches for 4 berth caravans or motorhomes. The number can be from 1 to 9.
&mincc=1400
Searches for vehicles with engine size no less than 1400cc.
&maxcc=2000
Searches for vehicles with engine size no more than 2000cc.
&minp=4000
Searches for vehicles with price no less than £4000.
&maxp=8000
Searches for vehicles with price no more than £8000.
&miny=1999
Searches for vehicles manufactured in 1999 or after.
&maxy=2002
Searches for vehicles manufactured in 2002 or before.

Limiting your Search

You can limit your search to specific data types with the following options;

  • make, model, description, colour, notes, features, type, fuel, gears, category
All specific search options should added using the &s=[options] format and be separated by a space, while the search area and search term should be seperated by a colon (':').
Make
make:Suzuki will search for a 'Suzuki'.
Model
model:GSXR will search for all GSXR models.
Description
description:fast would search for vehicles with 'fast' within the items description.
Colour
colour:red would search for vehicles that are 'red'.
Notes
notes:fast would search the notes for the term 'fast'.
Features
features:airbags would search for 'airbags' within the vehicles feature list
Type
type:scooter would search for a vehicle that has been advertised as being a 'scooter'. For a car, this could be 'saloon' or 'cabriolet' etc.
Fuel
fuel:petrol would search for vehicles that run on 'petrol'.
Gears
gears:6 would search for the term '6' within the transmission type.
Category
category:racing would search for vehicles advertised as a type of vehicle used for 'racing'.

All search terms entered/added without the first part ([here]:[not here]) will be searched for using the normal searching procedure.

To search for a 'green honda YZF', you would use;

&s=make:honda model:yzf colour:green

To search for a 'blue tourer', you would use;

&s=colour:blue category:tourer

Can I control what gets shown on my e-commerce pages?

You can customise the information displayed on your web shop in the following ways:

V.A.T.

&vat=

  • To show VAT-exclusive prices by default, take the URL above and add: &vat=ex
Once a customer creates an account and logs in, the site will automatically include V.A.T. in prices, or not, depending on their registered country and business V.A.T. details.

How can I change my style?

If you would like to change the style of the linked "iframe" this can be done using a '.css' file that you will need to create using the elements from the "FindIt" or "e-commerce website".

If you would like to know what an element is on the page then (using Firefox or Chrome) you can right mouse click on an item/section and got to "Inspect Element" then enter this into the '.css' file you create.
  • This '.css' file will need to be hosted by you.
  • You will then need to inform "Catalyst Support" of the URL for the location of the file who will attach it to your account.
  • Any further changes you may want can be done using this file, without any intervention from Catalyst.
When creating the '.css' file it is recommended to only include the elements of the items you wish to change. Which will help when to stop confusion of the elements you are changing.
Important: As this service is free for client's with a current maintenance or rental agreement your attention is drawn to the "Internet based Services" section of the current Platinum Terms of Use (Available from the "Login" screen of Platinum on the latest version of Platinum available here) which states that the Catalyst Copyright Footer should be visible on each page.


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