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Configure an attribute

Goal​

To create and manage attributes in Propeller Commerce, providing additional information and options for Categories, Clusters, Companies, Contacts, Customers, and Products. Attributes are defined in the Admin module and can be modified per item type later.

Overview​

  • Admin Module: All attributes are created here.
  • Item Types: Attributes apply to Categories, Clusters, Companies, Contacts, Customers, and Products.
  • Attribute Types:
    • Color: Choose from a color picker.
    • Datetime: Select a date and time.
    • Decimal: Enter a decimal number.
    • Enum: Choose from a predefined valueset.
    • Integer: Enter a whole number.
    • Text: Enter one or multiple text values.

Configuring attributes

Below is an example of adding a Text attribute to a product, one of the most commonly used attribute types.

Step 1: Accessing the Admin Module​

  1. Go to the Admin module in the left sidebar.
  2. Click on Attributes.
  3. Open the Product tab and click New product attribute.

Configuring attributes

Step 2: Configuring the Attribute​

  1. A pop-up will open where you provide:
    • Type & Value: Specify the attribute type (e.g., Text) and set its value.
    • Settings: Adjust attributes like Searchable, Public, Hidden, and System.
  2. Click Save to apply the changes.

Configuring attributes

Attribute Settings Explained​

  • Searchable: Displays the attribute as a filter at category/folder level and search results in the webshop, relevant for product attributes. (Default: No)

  • Public: Shows the attribute at product level in the product specification list. The specification can be seen in the Sales Portal (Backoffice), as well as in the webshop. This setting is also only relevant for product attributes. (Default: No)

  • System: The system setting has the purpose of ensuring the attribute settings cannot be changed by users. However, the values of the attribute can be filled and changed. (Default: No)

  • Hidden: This setting's purpose is to make the attribute invisible in the backoffice and webshop. This can be useful when the attribute needs to be managed in a different place than where attributes normally are managed. (Default: No)

    Please note that for these settings it is up to the webshop/portal whether they actually work.