What is a product type?
Types allow you to define common variations/attributes for a particular product type. For example, you might create a type for T-shirts. You can then enter variations/attributes that are commonly associated with the T-shirts, e.g. size, colour, style, etc. Then add attributes for each variation e.g. small, medium, large. Once you've added a type, you can then select it when you're adding a product. All the variations will automatically be added in for you.
You can also add custom fields for a particular type. For example, you might create a type for Furniture. You can then enter custom fields like height, width and depth. When you are adding/editing a product these are shown as separate fields, and are nicely displayed in a table on each of your products.
Using types makes the process of adding similar products a lot quicker.
When should I not use types?
If you only have a couple of products that are similar, creating product types is overkill and you'll be creating extra work for yourself!
How do I add a type?
- Go to Website > Products > select Types in the left hand menu.
- Click Add in the top right.
- Enter a Title.
- Click Add.
You can now add variations to this Type:
- Beside the new Type, in the Options column, click on Variations.
- Click Add in the top right
- Add a Title, e.g. Size, colour etc.
- Add attributes for the variation, e.g. If the variation is Size, the attributes might be small, medium, large.
- Click Add.
How do I assign this type to a product?
- Go to Website > Products > select Products in the left hand menu.
- Click on the product.
- Click edit type in the top right.
- Select the type from the drop-down.
- Click Update.
How do I edit a type variation?
- Go to Website > Products > select Types in the left hand menu.
- Next to the type, in the Options column, click Variations.
- Next to the variation, click Edit or if you want to edit the attributes for the Type, click Attributes.
- Change the details for the variation or attribute.
- Click Update.
How do I re-order the type variations?
- Go to Website > Products > select Types in the left hand menu.
- Next to the type, in the Options column, click Variations.
- Click the move icon on the left of each variation to move it up or down.
How do I delete a type variation?
- Go to Website > Products > select Types in the left hand menu.
- Next to the type, in the Options column, click Variations.
- Next to the variation, click Delete.
- Click Delete. Note: If any products are using this type variation, all the sub-products will be deleted and you'll need to recreate them.
How do I add a type attribute?
- Go to Website > Products > select Types in the left hand menu.
- Next to the type, in the Options column, click Variations.
- Next to the variation, click Attributes.
- Click Add in the top right.
- Enter a Title.
- Click Add.
How do I edit an attribute?
- Go to Website > Products > select Types in the left hand menu.
- Next to the type, in the Options column, click Variations.
- Next to the variation, click Attributes.
- Next to the attribute, click Edit.
- Change the details of the attribute.
- Click Update.
How do I re-order the attributes?
- Go to Website > Products > select Types in the left hand menu.
- Next to the type, in the Options column, click Variations.
- Next to the variation, click Attributes.
- Next to the attribute, click and drag the move icon on the left to move the attribute up or down.
How do I delete an attribute?
- Go to Website > Products > select Types in the left hand menu.
- Next to the type, in the Options column, click Variations.
- Next to the variation, click Attributes.
- Next to the attribute, click Delete.
- Click Delete. Note: Any sub-products using this attribute will be deleted.
What is a custom field?
Custom fields allow you to hold extra information (e.g. brand, model number) against a product type. You can set up custom fields to apply to just the product (e.g. brand), or to the sub-product (e.g. model number). Any product custom fields are shown on the product listings on your website.
Custom fields can have pre-defined options, for example: You may already know all the brands you support. Just choose pre-defined option when adding a custom field. You can then add all the options separately. Alternatively, if you choose 'text', then a simple text-box will appear, where you can enter anything.
How do I add a custom field to a product type?
- Go to Website > Products > select Types in the left hand menu.
- Next to the type, click Custom fields in the Options column.
- Click Add in the top right.
- Enter a Title.
- Choose a Value type: Custom fields can have pre-defined options, for example: You may already know all the brands you support. Just choose pre-defined option when adding a custom field. You can then add all the options separately. These will appear as a drop-down menu when you are adding/editing a product.
- Click Add.
Now you can add these custom fields to any product with this type. To do so:
- Go to Website > Products > select Products in the left hand menu.
- Click on the product.
- Click edit detail in the top right.
- Scroll down and you'll see the list of fields that you can add the product to.
- Click Update.
How do I edit a custom field?
- Go to Website > Products > select Types in the left hand menu.
- Next to the type, click Custom fields in the Options column.
- Next to the custom field, click Edit.
- Change the details for the custom field.
- Click Update.
How do I delete a custom field?
- Go to Website > Products > select Types in the left hand menu.
- Next to the type, click Custom fields in the Options column.
- Next to the custom field, click Delete.
- Click Delete.