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Products

Menu Path: Catalog > Products

The Products module is a robust engine for managing anything you sell or showcase. It supports physical goods, digital downloads, and service packages. Because e-commerce requires deep control over data, the product creation form is divided into highly specialized sections.

Creating a Product​

To add a new product to your catalog:

  1. Go to Catalog > Products.
  2. Click the "Add New" button.
  3. You will be guided through a comprehensive form divided into several key cards:

1. General Info​

  • Product Name: The main title of the product.
  • Status: Draft (work in progress), Published (visible in store), Hidden, or Deleted.
  • Category: Assign to a hierarchical category (from Common Categories). E.g., Electronics > Smartphones.
  • Slug: The URL path for the product page. Auto-generated if left blank.
  • Brand: Link the product to a specific brand (from Relations > Brands).
  • Stock Amount: Current inventory level. If this hits zero, the frontend will show "Out of Stock".
  • Product Type: Choose Physical, Digital, or Service. (This affects shipping requirements).
  • Sale Type: How is it sold? Usually Unit (piece), but can be configured for weight/volume if your system allows.
  • Model No & SKU: Essential identifiers for internal tracking, warehouse management, and accounting.

2. Media​

  • Thumbnail: The primary image shown in product listings, search results, and cart.
  • Gallery: Additional images showcasing the product from different angles, lifestyle shots, or zoomed details.

3. Pricing​

  • Base Price: The regular selling price.
  • Currency: Ensure the correct currency is selected.
  • VAT (Taxes): Indicate if the tax is included in the base price and what the tax rate is.
  • Discount: You can apply a direct discount here (percentage or fixed amount) independent of global Campaigns.

4. Variants (Attributes)​

  • If a product comes in different sizes, colors, or materials, you define them here using the Common Attributes module.
  • Example: Add an attribute for "Size" (S, M, L) and "Color" (Red, Blue). The system will generate unique SKUs and stock tracking for the "Red-S" variant.

5. Specifications​

  • Technical details specific to the product (e.g., "Processor Speed", "Battery Life"). These are often used to generate comparison tables on the frontend.

6. Description (Rich Text)​

  • The main sales pitch. Use the rich text editor to write comprehensive marketing copy, embed promotional videos, and highlight key features.

7. Shipping & Box Contents​

  • Box Contents: What exactly is inside the package? (e.g., "1x Smartphone, 1x Charger, User Manual"). This sets customer expectations and reduces returns.
  • Shipping details: Physical dimensions (Width, Height, Depth) and Weight. This data is critical if you are integrating with a live shipping API (like UPS or FedEx) to calculate dynamic cargo costs.
  1. After filling in the required fields, click "Save" at the top right to create the product.