[question] filtering functionality

[samoftheanna]

the way this creates separate sections for "Magazines" and "Specials" seemed like a decent starting point for mimicking the filtering functionality that is available in the default library view, but I am having NO luck adapting this code to create a collection based on filter text.

i'm a complete novice at this type of thing, but I have a few questions:

1. why isn't the filtering functionality a part of custom storefront templates?
2. is there an easier way than doing something like you are doing here?
3. if there's not an easier way, how can I adapt this code to use the filter text on folios?

Thanks!!

[derek-lu]

1. Filters weren't available when this template was first made.
2. At the time, this was the easiest way to implement the tabs.
3. You can update initialize() in MagazinesCollection and SpecialsCollection to add folios to each collection based on filter.