Positioning modules

Before we start installing and enabling modules, let's learn two important terms that you need to understand in PrestaShop's modules. They are as follows:

1. Hooks

2. Transplanting

Hooks

A hook is a place where the module code can be inserted. In the back office, hooks are shown in a block that comprises a few modules installed within it. As an example, the right column blocks is a hook, which is like a housing for the four modules (Cart block, New products block, Top seller block, and Specials block) as shown in the following screenshot. It is possible to change the order of these modules that have been placed within the hook.

Transplanting modules

Transplanting a module is enabling the module to be displayed in a different hook.

For example, once you have installed and enabled a New products module, it will be hooked to the right column, as a default position. When you transplant another New products module, you will have to specify where to hook it.

If you transplant another one...