How to Require a Purchase from One Collection to Unlock Another Collection
This guide explains how to set up two limitations with one using activation rules. These rules will ensure that a**specific collection is unlocked only when a product from another collection is added to the cart.
Limit Type: Select Collection.
Limit Name: Assign a clear and descriptive name. For example: "Unlock Collection by Adding a Product from Another Collection".
Activation Dates: Leave the default settings so the rule starts immediately.
Active Status: Uncheck the box to keep it inactive, the second limit utilize it.
Audience Type: Set to Everyone.
Tags Exclusion: Leave this field blank.
Items to Target: Select the collection you want to keep locked initially.
Set Limits: Configure as follows:
By Resource: Select Collection.
Resource Type: Choose Collection Title.
Condition: Set to Is Equal To, then enter the title of the locked collection.
Minimum Number of Resources in Collection: Set to 1.
Click Save to create this limit.
Limit Type: Select Collection.
Limit Name: Assign a clear and descriptive name. For example: "Unlocked Collection".
Active Status: Keep the box checked so this limit is active immediately.
Audience Type: Set to Everyone.
Tags Exclusion: Leave this field blank.
Items to Target: Select the collection you want to unlock.
Set Limits: Configure as follows:
By Resource: Select Collection.
Minimum Number of Resources in Collection: Set to 1.
Force Limit: Check the box to enforce this rule.
Text for Minimum Not Respected: Customize the message to guide your customers. For example:
"You must purchase an item from another collection to access this collection."
Set up an activation rule to trigger this limit:
Condition: Select Limit.
Choose the First Limit: Select the limit you created earlier.
Condition: Set to Is Respected.
Click Save to complete the setup. Now, the second collection will unlock only when the condition of the first limit is met.
Step 1: Create the First Limit
Limit Type: Select Collection.
Limit Name: Assign a clear and descriptive name. For example: "Unlock Collection by Adding a Product from Another Collection".
Activation Dates: Leave the default settings so the rule starts immediately.
Active Status: Uncheck the box to keep it inactive, the second limit utilize it.
Audience Type: Set to Everyone.
Tags Exclusion: Leave this field blank.
Items to Target: Select the collection you want to keep locked initially.
Set Limits: Configure as follows:
By Resource: Select Collection.
Resource Type: Choose Collection Title.
Condition: Set to Is Equal To, then enter the title of the locked collection.
Minimum Number of Resources in Collection: Set to 1.
Click Save to create this limit.
Step 2: Create the Second Limit
Limit Type: Select Collection.
Limit Name: Assign a clear and descriptive name. For example: "Unlocked Collection".
Active Status: Keep the box checked so this limit is active immediately.
Audience Type: Set to Everyone.
Tags Exclusion: Leave this field blank.
Items to Target: Select the collection you want to unlock.
Set Limits: Configure as follows:
By Resource: Select Collection.
Minimum Number of Resources in Collection: Set to 1.
Advanced Settings
Force Limit: Check the box to enforce this rule.
Text for Minimum Not Respected: Customize the message to guide your customers. For example:
"You must purchase an item from another collection to access this collection."
Activation Rules
Set up an activation rule to trigger this limit:
Condition: Select Limit.
Choose the First Limit: Select the limit you created earlier.
Condition: Set to Is Respected.
Save the Configuration
Click Save to complete the setup. Now, the second collection will unlock only when the condition of the first limit is met.
Updated on: 14/02/2025
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