Managing Attributes

Step 1: Accessing the Admin Area

To begin managing your attributes, log in to your website's admin area. This is where you can make adjustments to enhance your product catalog.

Step 2: Navigating to Attribute Management

In the admin area, you'll find the attribute management options in a few simple steps:

Products/Catalogue: Click on the "Products/Catalogue" tab.

Attributes: Now, select the "Attributes" and “Products Attributes” tabs to access the attribute management options.

Step 3: Creating and Editing Attributes

Within the attribute management section, you can create, edit, or delete attributes for your products:

Add New Attributes: To introduce a new attribute, click the relevant button.

Edit Existing Attributes: To modify existing attributes, click on the attribute you wish to edit.

Step 4: Configuring Attribute Details

When adding or editing an attribute, you have several options to customize its behavior:

Attribute Type: Choose with a radio button, whether it's a multi-select or single-select.

Virtual Attribute: Indicate if it's a virtual attribute.

Display Mode: Decide where it should appear, such as in product filters and search results.

Attribute Name: Provide a name for the attribute, which can be the same for all languages or unique for each language.

Icon and Color: Add an icon and set an associated color for the attribute.

Step 5: Setting Attribute Values

Once you've defined your attributes, it's time to add values to them:

Double-Click Attributes: To set attribute values, double-click on the attribute.

Add/Edit Values: Here, you can insert new attribute values or modify existing ones.

Extra Field: Specify if you want a text box or a text area as an extra field.

Value Name: Provide a name for the attribute value, which can be the same for all languages or unique per language.

Icon and Color: Upload an associated icon and set a color for the attribute value.

Step 6: Attribute Templates

Attribute templates can streamline your attribute management process:

Attributes Templates Tab: Click on the "Attributes Templates" tab.

Add/Edit Templates: You can create new templates or edit existing ones. Assign attributes to these templates for easy product configuration.

Attributes Assignment: Click on the "Templates Attributes" button to assign attributes by selecting the required attribute values in the Attributes section and then clicking the "Assign" (>>) button.

Step 7: Pricing and Weight Effects

Attributes can impact a product's price and weight. Specify how the assigned value affects these parameters:

Price Effects: Choose whether it adds or removes value, a percentage, or a percentage off the base price.

Weight Effects: Specify if it adds or removes weight or a percentage off the weight.

Step 8: Virtual Product Management

For virtual products, you can manage additional settings:

Downloadable File: Upload or link a downloadable file or choose file already on the server.

Availability: Set the maximum number of available days and downloads.