The eCommerce - Magento connector operates through various integrations provided by LS Central, each designed for a specific case. At a high level, there are three main categories of integrations:
- Customer Integration
- Basket Integration
- Order Integration
By default, all integrations are enabled to allow the connector to fully leverage LS Central’s capabilities. However, for performance optimization and to make Magento more self-reliant, certain integrations can be disabled. Make sure to consider their inter dependencies carefully.
The table below lists dependency matrix, outlining how these standalone integrations interact on the front end:
| Customer Integration | Basket Integration | Order Integration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Integration | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Basket Integration | Enabled / Disabled | Disabled | Enabled / Disabled |
| Order Integration | Enabled / Disabled | Enabled / Disabled | Disabled |
Here is a more detailed distinction of each relevant feature based on configurations on the front end:
| Feature / Behavior | CI=Disabled, BI=Disabled, OI=Disabled | CI= Enabled, BI= Enabled, OI= Disabled | CI= Enabled, BI=Disabled, OI=Enabled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Integration Operations (Sign-in/Register) | Not Supported (Customer sync during order sync) | Supported | Supported |
| Real-Time Basket Calculation | Not Supported | Supported | Not Supported |
| Real-Time Order Sync | Not Supported | Not Supported | Supported |
| Tender Types (Loyalty Points, Gift Cards) | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Replicated Catalog Rules from LS Central | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Replicated Tax Rules from LS Central | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Proactive Discount Recommendations (PDP/Cart/Checkout) | Not Supported | Supported | Not Supported |
| Magento Native Catalog Rules | Supported | Not Supported | Supported |
| Magento Native Cart Rules | Supported | Not Supported | Supported |
| Click & Collect Inventory Lookup (PDP & Checkout) | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Customer Updates (e.g., Password, Address Changes) | Not Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Discount Validity & Destination-Based Tax on Checkout | Not Supported | Supported | Not Supported |