Problem: I would like to modify the design of long lists of checkboxes in custom search Views.
Solution: If changing checkboxes to select fields is not acceptable, you can make the checkboxes appear in a more horizontal format by adding some custom CSS:
You could also wrap the checkboxes fields in a div with a set height and add vertical scrolling, which would conserve vertical space. You could put all or some of the filters in a collapsible panel that can be hidden.
Problem: I would like to add a custom field in the output of the WooCommerce product_category shortcode.
Solution: There's not an easy way to customize this shortcode in Toolset. Instead, you can create a View of Products, filtered by Product Category term, set by a shortcode attribute. Then add your custom field in the Loop editor along with the post title with link, featured image, price, and add to cart button.
Problem: It seems that the Layouts Theme Options for Sidebar settings with the Astra theme are not working as expected. I am unable to activate the sidebar in my Product Archive Layout using Theme Options.
Solution: We have filed an internal ticket to look into the issue with sidebar theme options in Astra and Layouts. In the meantime, you can simulate a sidebar design by shrinking the width of the content in your Layout, then adding a widget with sidebar to the right edge.