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Enter this basic information, which identifies the template, and click Add. The Attributes and Options tab will become available once the template information is added.
The attribute Code is shown during the checkout process. For example, size or color. The code is plain text only and can contain upper and lower–case letters, numbers, dashes, and underscores.
The Prompt is displayed on the product screen where the shopper makes their selection. Like "Choose Your Size" or "Select a Color."
In most cases the prompt will be brief, but the length is not limited. The prompt field can be used to present terms and conditions that the customer is required to accept.
Enter plain text to use the default formatting or enter HTML code to format the prompt.
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Note: When applying the template to a product at a later time, this prompt appears in the Type drop-down list where you can select the template. |
Then template can include as many attributes as needed. Each attribute, if it is of a type that offers options (drop-down list or radio buttons), can have as many options as necessary.
Create a New Attribute
Click Add Attribute to enter a mode where you can add one attribute after another. Notice the Add Attribute button remains depressed. Enter the required information then click Update to save each new attribute as you go. When you are done click Add Attribute again to exit the attribute adding mode.
When individual attribute options are called for, you will enter those after saving the basic attribute information here.
The attribute Code is shown during the checkout process. The code is plain text only, and can contain upper and lower–case letters, numbers, dashes, and underscores.
The Prompt is displayed on the product screen, where the shopper makes their selection.
In most cases, the prompt will be brief, but the length is not limited. The prompt field can be used to present terms and conditions that the customer is required to accept.
Enter plain text to use the default formatting or enter HTML code to format the prompt as you like.
You can use an Image in place of the prompt to draw attention to the option. An extended warranty option could be illustrated with an image of a gold seal and ribbon and the word "Warranty."
When an image is used the prompt wording is used as the alternative or "alt" text that appears when the cursor is moved over the image. This is important for your shoppers who use screen reader software to navigate in your store.
The image will generally be displayed next to the attribute selection field below the product image, price and shipping weight. The exact positioning depends on the type of selection (check box, text area, etc.) and your store design.
Specify how the attribute will be selected.
Existing attribute templates are included in this list by the wording of their prompt fields. To apply a template to the product select it here and click Update. There is no need to enter information in the other fields.
Use Radio Buttons for attributes that offer several options when you want the shopper to be able to see all the options at once and only select one. For example if you offer a coat in Denim, Velvet, Suede, or Corduroy, radio buttons would show each of those choices (each with an image if you like). When setting up the choices one will be the default then the shopper can choose the option they prefer.
Use a Drop-down List for sets of choices that are more predictable or longer. If you are selling maps and offer maps of every county in a given state it would be easy for a shopper to locate the county they want in an alphabetical list. Use a drop-down list for common choices such as small, medium, and large, or a range of shoe sizes.
Check Boxes are the best choice for a simple yes or no option like gift wrapping ("Do you want this item gift wrapped?") or use several to offer optional features that are not mutually exclusive (air conditioning, power windows, alloy wheels, etc.). A check box can also be used to indicate that a user agrees to terms and conditions like accepting an end-user license agreement or certifying that they are of a certain age. In this case select Required for the attribute.
Use a Text Field to get wording up to 254 characters from the shopper. If you sell embroidered baseball caps to school sports teams a text field could be used to collect the team name the buyer wants on the hats. When you select Required the order will not be accepted until the customer has entered text here.
Text Areas enables the shopper to enter text. In this case the length is not restricted. Use a text area to request special manufacturing instructions, delivery directions, or wording on a gift card, for instance.
Some options will have a price associated with them. A shopper could choose whether they want the painting they are ordering to be framed. Perhaps framing costs an additional $100.00.
Enter a Price only for attributes of the Check Box or Text types. For those attribute that offer several alternatives — Drop-down Lists and Radio Buttons — each option can have a price. These will be specified when the attribute options are entered.
For options that reduce the price of the product like omitting one item from a package deal enter a negative number.
Enter a Cost if you use costs in your store to go along with the price. An attribute cost is used in the same circumstance as the product cost to calculate cost-based discounts or markups. Like the attribute price the cost can also be positive or negative.
Some options will cause the product to weigh more or less. Ordering a themed mailbox with a wall-mounting bracket or a 4'-tall metal post. Use a positive number to add to the product weight or a negative number to reduce it.
As with the price and cost enter a Weight only for attributes of the — Check Box or Text — types. For those attribute that offer several alternatives — Drop-down Lists and Radio Buttons — each option can have a weight. These will be specified when the attribute options are entered.
Select Default (the check box in the column under the letter D) to specify which of the options, if any, should be presented as the default choice.
Select Required (the check box in the column under the letter R) to insist that the shopper make an entry before the order will be accepted. If you are selling posters that show a stylized interpretation of a first name you would want to be sure the customer enters a name in a text field. In another case, if you present a check box where the customer must indicate their acceptance of your terms and conditions before purchasing an item marking that check box should be required.
When Required is not selected the customer is free to select the option or not. This is the more common scenario.
Usually, required attributes should not have a price associated with them since you would essentially be requiring the customer to pay more for the product.
