Create a Category

To create a new category:

1. Click on the “New Category…” link on the Product Catalog or Categories pages.
2. Enter a Category Name: This will be displayed to the buyer user in the Buyer interface.
3. Enter a Category Description: This optional field is displayed to the buyer user at the top of the Category page in the Buyer interface.  You may use plain text or HTML (with or without the help of the HTML Toolbar) in the description field.
4. Browse to a Category Image: The optional image is displayed to the buyer user after the user clicks on either the Home or Products top navigation tab.
5. Enter an Interop ID: This field is used as a unique identifier for web services and bookmark url functionality.
6. Check the "Active" checkbox: You may leave the category inactive if you are not ready to make it available on the Buyer interface.
7. Product Detail Template: Select the product detail template you wish you use.  This is set to default unless you change it.
8. Click the "Save" button.