In this section, you can manage the Options and Attributes of your product variants.
Variants: sometimes the same product is available in different styles or types. For example, you might sell shoes in a number of different sizes, or a table in different materials.
Options: for example, if the product is available in different colors as well as different sizes. Colors and sizes are options.
Attributes: for example, if the product is available in different material, wood and plastic. Wood and plastic are the attributes of their parent option (material).
For example, a table is available in different styles (variants), they come in different materials and sizes (options); wood, plastic, small and large (attributes).
- Each variant has its own stock level and can also have its own SKU and prices.
- By default, we have created three options: Colour, Size and Material but you can rename them, and add new ones.
- You cannot use more than three options per product.
Create options and attributes:
Go to the Menu 'Products' > 'Products settings':
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This is the list of your options and attributes. In this example, 'Color' is an option and 'Black, Blue,...' are the attributes:
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You can edit and detete the attributes by clicking on:
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You can rename the options by clicking on:
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Create products with variants
1. From the new product menu, click '+CREATE ' > 'Product with variant':
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2. Simply select your attributes, for example Black, Blue. You can also create new attributes at this stage.
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3. Make sure to type the SKU, Supplier SKU, Pricing, ... prior to clicking on 'Create variants' as erplain will automatically display these values for each variant. erplain will also suggest a unique SKU for each variant.
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You can also add variants and options to your existing products by opening the product profile and clicking on '+ CREATE VARIANT' or '+ ADD AN OPTION':
You can find more information about managing and creating products in this article.