=== Smart Order Notes by Crafely === Contributors: crafely, alaminit Tags: woocommerce, order notes, templates, store, notes Requires at least: 5.0 Tested up to: 6.8.2 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.0.0 WC requires at least: 3.0 WC tested up to: 8.5 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Streamline WooCommerce order management with reusable, one-click order note templates. == Description == **Smart Order Notes by Crafely** is a simple yet powerful WooCommerce extension that helps store admins save time by using reusable order note templates. No more typing the same messages again and againβ€”just select a template and insert it instantly. = πŸš€ Features = * **Reusable Templates** – Create and manage unlimited note templates. * **One-Click Insert** – Quickly add notes to any WooCommerce order. * **Private or Customer Notes** – Choose whether a note is internal or sent to the customer. * **Preview Before Adding** – See template content before inserting. * **Smart Note Type** – Automatically applies the right type (private or customer). * **Clean & Lightweight** – Simple interface that blends with WooCommerce. * **HPOS Ready** – Fully compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage. * **Access Control** – Works with WooCommerce roles and permissions. * **Translation Ready** – Easily translate into any language. = πŸ‘₯ Who Is It For? = * **Store Owners & Managers** – Speed up order processing. * **Support Teams** – Keep customer communication consistent. * **Busy Shops** – Save hours when handling large volumes of orders. * **Multi-Admin Stores** – Ensure all staff use approved note wording. = πŸ“¦ Included Templates = The plugin comes with **12 ready-made templates**, such as: - Order Shipped (Customer) - Payment Received (Private) - Order Delayed (Customer) - Refund Processed (Customer) - Customer Contacted (Private) - Order Completed (Customer) …and more. You can use these as-is or customize them to fit your store’s tone. = πŸ›  How It Works = 1. **Create Templates** – Go to *WooCommerce > Order Notes* and add your templates. 2. **Set Note Type** – Choose *Private* (internal only) or *Customer* (sends email). 3. **Apply to Orders** – Select a template when viewing any WooCommerce order. 4. **Insert with One Click** – The note is added instantly, ready to save or send. == Installation == = Automatic Installation = 1. Login to your WordPress admin panel 2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New 3. Search for "Smart Order Notes by Crafely" 4. Click "Install Now" and then "Activate" = Manual Installation = 1. Download the plugin zip file 2. Login to your WordPress admin panel 3. Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin 4. Choose the downloaded zip file and click "Install Now" 5. Activate the plugin = Requirements = * WordPress 5.0 or higher * WooCommerce 3.0 or higher * PHP 7.4 or higher * User with `manage_woocommerce` capability == Frequently Asked Questions == = Do I need WooCommerce for this plugin to work? = Yes, Smart Order Notes by Crafely is specifically designed for WooCommerce and requires it to be installed and activated. = Can I create my own custom templates? = Absolutely! You can create unlimited custom templates through WooCommerce > Order Notes in your admin dashboard. = Will templates work with the new WooCommerce order screens? = Yes, the plugin is fully compatible with both legacy WooCommerce order screens and the new High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS) system. = Can I edit the predefined templates? = Yes, all predefined templates can be edited, deleted, or customized to match your store's communication style. = Do customer notes automatically send emails? = When you select "Customer Note" and use "Insert & Send", the note will be added to the order and trigger WooCommerce's standard customer notification email. = Is the plugin translation ready? = Yes, the plugin is fully translatable. All strings are wrapped in translation functions and a POT file is included. = Does this plugin slow down my site? = No, Smart Order Notes by Crafely is admin-only and has zero impact on your frontend performance. Assets are only loaded on relevant admin pages. = Can I bulk apply templates to multiple orders? = Currently, templates must be applied individually to orders. Bulk functionality may be added in future versions. = What user roles can use this plugin? = Any user with the `manage_woocommerce` capability can create and manage templates. Users with `edit_shop_orders` capability can use templates on order pages. = Does this work with custom order statuses? = Yes, the plugin works with any order status. Templates can be used regardless of the order's current status. == Screenshots == 1. **Template Management** - Clean interface for creating and managing note templates 2. **Order Integration** - Template selector appears in order sidebar for quick access == Changelog == = 1.0.0 = * Initial release * Template management system with create, edit, delete functionality * WooCommerce order page integration with sidebar metabox * Support for both private and customer note types * Template preview functionality * Auto-selection of note types based on template defaults * 12 professionally written predefined templates * Full HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage) compatibility * Responsive design for all device sizes * Accessibility features with keyboard navigation * Translation ready with complete internationalization * Security features with nonce verification and capability checks * Performance optimized with minimal resource usage == Upgrade Notice == = 1.0.0 = Initial release of Smart Order Notes by Crafely. Install now to streamline your WooCommerce order management with reusable note templates.