Proper way to work using the real image of a product on OpenCart 2

Question

I\'m currently looking for the proper way to work on a theme using the real image of a product and not its thumbnail (identified as $thumb in the default theme)

Answer 1

With help from members of OpenCart forum, I managed to find a functional solution (using vQmod). It is thus require to create an .xml file placed in the vqmod/xml folder and containing, for example:

    Recover Real Image
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
    
    

If product image can not be found and assuming a is put the root of the folder, the element can be replaced by:

if(empty($product_info['image'])){
    $data['picture'] = HTTP_SERVER.'image/default.jpg';
}
else{
    $data['picture'] = HTTP_SERVER.'image/'.$product_info['image'];
}

Other possible suggestions, by using:

• OCmod can be found here
• Image Autosize extension can be found here