Release notes

Version 1.0.0

Initial release of Chisel, a Shopify theme for retail tools and hardware stores.

Main features

• Search by code. The header search and the search results page match variant SKUs, with an Exact code match row for a full code. The search label reads "Search by name, code or part number".
• Product specifications. Specification tables from a JSON metafield, with groups, a Show all specifications control, and a full-width Specifications section. A Specification row block adds rows by hand.
• Product data. Metafields for key specifications, part number, downloads, package contents, accessories, lead time and product notice. Each metafield key can be changed in the theme settings under Product data.
• Compare. Compare up to four products from collection pages, with differing values highlighted. A Compare with similar section on product pages uses compare groups or product types.
• Quick order. A list view on collection pages, a quick order page with a paste box for codes and quantities, and a home page band that links to the page.
• Volume pricing. A volume table from Shopify quantity price breaks, and a manual volume note.
• Tax display. Show a single price, both prices, or a switch in the header between ex. tax and inc. tax. The tax rate setting is used for display only.
• Stock by location. A Stock by branch block on product pages, a header branch selector, and a branches section for a store finder.
• Stock lines. In stock, low stock and out of stock lines on product cards, rows and pages, with a low stock threshold and an optional lead time.
• Header and navigation. A top row for branch, phone, tax switch and account, a main row with search and cart, and a three-level department index menu. A mobile drawer menu and a sticky header option.
• Collections and filters. Filters from Shopify, a sidebar or horizontal filter layout, grid and list views, a subcategory row, and numbered pagination.
• Cart. A drawer or a cart page, an order note, an optional purchase order number, and a free delivery line.
• Presets and sections. The Default preset, and home page sections for a cover, departments, lead products, brand index, guide, trade band, branches and newsletter. Section style settings on each section.
• Languages. English text and translations for about 40 languages. Right-to-left layout for supported languages.
• Accessibility and speed. Responsive images, lazy loading, a skip link, visible focus styles, and reduced motion support.

Known limitations in 1.0.0

• The search does not match variant barcodes or the manufacturer part number metafield. Use the SKU for codes that shoppers search for.
• The cart does not show a branch hint or a per-branch collection line.
• The section style settings do not include a heading font, ledger columns or table density. The heading font is in the Typography group of the theme settings.
• B2B customers see the company name in the header. The theme does not hide compare-at prices for them.
• The default preset is the only preset in this release.