D03 Primary Subcategory Nav
DefinitionThe Primary Navigation area for Subcategory pages, comprised of links and text in table format under a header bar. UsageD3 Subcategory Navigation may have multiple Primary Links stacked underneath a single Primary Section Header (the text in the header bar) in table format. At the Subcategory page level, it's most useful to see a comparison table because all of the Primary Links lead to Item Class pages and users need to make informed decisions from more detailed information. The standard version of the D3 Subcategory Navigation Component is to be used on Subcategory pages only.
This variation of the D3 Subcategory Navigation introduces comparison functionality to the table format and is used to compare specific items seleted by the user. Since users find this functionality very useful in the decision making process, compare functionality should be utilized wherever possible. Although the ability to sort the columns in the comparison table is desirable, sometimes it is not possible. For these instances the unsortable table should be used. This variation of the D3 Subcategory Navigation introduces comparison functionality to the table format and is used to compare specific items seleted by the user. Since users find this functionality very useful in the decision making process, compare functionality should be utilized wherever possible. When the columns of the comparison table can be sorted, refer to this variation for sorting it in an ascending order. This variation of the D3 Subcategory Navigation introduces comparison functionality to the table format and is used to compare specific items seleted by the user. Since users find this functionality very useful in the decision making process, compare functionality should be utilized wherever possible. When the columns of the comparison table can be sorted, refer to this variation for sorting it in an descending order. This variation of the D3 Subcategory Navigation uses the same design as the standard variation but without links. This is for use along with a standard variation to show items that do not have pages to link to yet -- like a preview of what is to come.
This variation of the D3 Subcategory Navigation is used in order to grahically illustrate the path that a user should take when purchasing Sun's products. This is used differently than the other variations as it is used in the purchasing process of complimentary products as opposed to weighing different options. The example shown includes a legend component that is an option element of this variation. Use of the title bar is optional on this component. It may be omitted when the context of the table is already obvious and need no further clarification.
This variation of the D3 Subcategory Navigation introduces a Call to Action functionality that has an association to each specific product/column. In this variation the Call to Action can be a standard button or a custom icon, depending on the Action. This variation is intented to be used with a special offering or promotion where a specific Call to Action is needed.
This variation of the D3 Subcategory Navigation uses the same base design as the standard variation, but uses a single column and does not require links. This is for use in general content where products are listed along with other related content and/or supporting offerings.
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