A Couple Questions/Suggestions for the Store

Ptrope

I like the new feature in the store where the "add to cart" button says "purchased," instead, if you've already purchased that item. However, clicking on that button still adds that item to your cart! It seems like it would be a lot more useful if, maybe, the "purchased" button would take the user to the actual order in which the item was purchased, allowing the user to review that order and maybe reset the item if needed, or get an idea of when it was purchased so they can see if they still have it where they believe they downloaded it. As long as the store software already has a link to the order, so it can change that button, why not use that link to make it more practical?

My other question is about the implementation of the Install Manager. It's a great start - I'd prefer something a lot more flexible and programmable to the user's specific desire in how and where to download the items - but my biggest issue is actually with the website: now, when I complete a purchase, my only obvious choice is to use the Install Manager; if I want to simply download my purchase the way I prefer, I have to go to my account and then select my downloadable products - it would be a much better experience if the FIRST stop after completing the purchase were the downloadable list of items, with a button that could launch (and automatically log into!) the Install Manager.

Geminii23

I agree that the already purchased was a good move. I just wish that any items already purchased would automatically be removed from the Wishlist. I also would like the wishlist to be a bit smarter so that you can not have more than 1 quantity item. How can you purchase more than 1? You can't so instead of getting error pages just eliminate the quantity options all together cause it makes no sense.

A big feature I would like to see is where the add to cart button doesn't show at all on the main screen if you have purchased the item. Right now you need to actually select that item to see it you purchased or not. It would also be nice to have an add to wishlist button on the main screen next to add to cart button for those of us that don't want to constantly have to select an item to add it.

As for DIM, I think it is fantastic. I have had no issues with how it works. You can easily change the downloads location and installation locations. I currently have mine set to an secondary drive instead of the default locations.

robkelk

There's a case where the "Purchased" button must be clickable to allow repeat purchases, though - specifically, this case.

It would be awkward if that page was to become broken, especially for those of us who have sponsored contests here in the past.