Basic information about a product is set up on the Product Properties page.
The Product Properties page is broken into three sections. Each section can be expanded or collapsed to allow easy navigation on the page. When using the Product Wizard to create a new product, a "Next >" button is below the "Save" button. When editing an existing product, you will only see the "Save" button.
The first section is labeled Properties:
NOTE: Required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*).
- Product ID: The id of the product. The Product ID can be used in the product search on both the Admin and Buyer interfaces.
- Product Name: The name of the product.The name can be used in the product search on both the Admin and Buyer interfaces.
- UNSPSC: This code is globally used to identify a product type. The UNSPSC code is only displayed on administrative reports.
- Unit of Measure: This field is currently used only to pass data with integrations.
- Interop ID: Interop ID is used for web services and linking to a product directly. To use this functionality, Interop IDs must be unique throughout your entire administrative environment.
- API Interop ID: Required field for using Commerce Tools API. The value must be unique to the product. Avoid special characters and spaces.
- Order Type: Select one or more order types that on which this product can be included.
- Track Inventory: When this box is checked, the Inventory link will appear on the left navigation bar.
- Product Type: Select one type. This setting cannot be changed after the original product creation. NOTE: After selecting "Variable Text" as the Product Type, two more options appear: "Buyer downloads production job" and "Direct Mail"
- "Buyer downloads production job" allows a buyer user to download a production ready pdf in order for them to have the production of that file done elsewhere. "Direct Mail" works with the "Single File Output" setting in Pageflex and combines a spreadsheet and production pdf into one zip file so the seller does not have to manually search for both files.
- Quantity Multiplier: The number that the quantity ordered is multiplied by to get total quantity. The quantity multiplier is displayed to the buyer user in parenthesis. Example: (x10).
- Ship Weight: This value is used when shipping is calculated by weight or with actual rates. The ship weight entered should be equivalent to the weight of your quantity multiplier.
The second section is labeled Description:
A product description is not required. The description text can be formatted using the toolbar that appears above the text box. If you prefer to enter or edit your own HTML, click the "Source" button on the toolbar and you will be able to add HTML there. To get back to a preview of the description, click the "Source" button again.
The third section is labeled Images:
Images are not required for a product. If you would like to upload an image, browse to the location of the file. Once you click "Save," the image will appear on the page. After an image has been uploaded, you will have the option to replace or delete the image. Click the "Replace" check-box and you will be able to browse to a new image.
Be sure to click the "Save" button after making any changes to the Product Properties page.
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