The module is built specifically for PrestaShop’s architecture, leveraging its hook system, data models, and multilingual capabilities without relying on per-language editors or page-by-page duplication.
Core Concept
DDBUILDER separates content structure from assignment logic.
You define:
Layouts
Templates
Blocks
Hook content
And then assign them using clear, rule-based conditions, such as:
Page type (home, product, category, CMS, manufacturer, supplier)
Category or subcategory
Individual product
Product belonging to one or more categories
Specific hooks or layout positions
This approach enables scalable store design without hardcoding or repetitive configuration.
Main Features
1. Layout & Template Builder
Create reusable layouts for:
Product pages
Category pages
CMS pages
Custom landing pages
Define templates for:
Header
Footer
Product detail structure
Product list structure
Layouts and templates are independent objects and can be reused or reassigned at any time.
2. Rule-Based Assignment System (Conditions)
DDBUILDER does not rely on free-form conditional logic. Instead, it uses explicit PrestaShop-oriented rules, including:
By page type
Home
Product
Category
CMS
Manufacturer / Supplier
By category
Assign a layout to a specific category
Apply layouts to subcategories
By product
Each product can:
Use the default layout
Select a specific layout
Inherit layout from its category
By product within category
Products inside Category A use Layout X
Products inside Category B use Layout Y
By hook
Attach blocks or layouts to any PrestaShop hook
Different designs per hook position
This ensures predictable behavior and avoids complex or opaque condition builders.
3. Hook-Based Content Management
Full integration with PrestaShop hooks:
displayHeader
displayFooter
displayTop
displayHome
displayProductAdditionalInfo
displayLeftColumn / displayRightColumn
Any custom or module-defined hook
Each hook can have:
Its own layout
Its own blocks
Its own language-aware content
Hook content can be reused across multiple pages or restricted to specific contexts.
4. Block System
Create modular blocks that can be placed inside:
Layouts
Templates
Hooks
Blocks support:
Static content
Dynamic PrestaShop data (product fields, prices, attributes)
Custom HTML or module output
Blocks are reusable and centrally managed.
5. Product Layout Management
Define multiple product page layouts.
Assign product layouts by:
Category
Individual product
Default fallback
Each product can explicitly select:
A specific layout
A hook-based structure
A category-inherited layout
This allows full control over merchandising strategies without duplicating product templates.
6. Multi-Language in a Single Interface
All layouts, templates, and blocks support multi-language content.
Translations are managed within the same interface, not through separate language editors.
Language variations apply to:
Text
Images
Labels
Dynamic content overrides
Language fallback rules are handled automatically by PrestaShop.
7. Multi-Model Support
DDBUILDER works across all major PrestaShop data models:
Products & combinations
Categories & subcategories
CMS pages
Manufacturers & suppliers
Customer groups (optional targeting)
Carriers and shop context (where applicable)
All models can reference layouts, templates, or blocks without duplication.
8. Performance & Output Control
Only assigned layouts and blocks are loaded.
No unnecessary assets on unrelated pages.
Clean output compatible with PrestaShop themes and overrides.
No modification of core files.
9. Centralized Management
One interface to manage:
Layouts
Templates
Blocks
Hook assignments
Language content
Changes propagate automatically to all assigned pages and products.
Typical Use Cases
Different product page designs per category
Special layout for flagship products
Custom headers or footers for campaigns
Category-specific merchandising layouts
Hook-specific content without theme overrides
Multi-language stores managed without duplicated work
Summary of Benefits
Benefit Description
Rule-Driven Design Layouts assigned by page type, category, product, or hook
No Per-Language Editors Multi-language managed in one interface
Scalable Architecture Reuse layouts and blocks across the store
Native PrestaShop Logic Built around hooks and data models
Product-Level Control Each product can define or inherit its layout
Clean Integration No core edits, no theme lock-in
