Creating attributes

Navigation to creating new attributes

Attributes are any fields existing in PIM. These can be anything from Product-fields being mapped against the ERP-system, product specifications such as colors or measurements to lists with multiple choices etc.

Due to the potential number of attributes, it is recommended to have a clear strategy of sets to organize the attributes under, and a systematic approach to creation of new fields.

Creating a new attribute

Label

Name of attribute as shown in PIM views.

Code

Code will be defined automatically from the label, or can be entered/overwritten manually. (Once the attribute is created, the code cannot be changed, since it is the unique identifier of the attribute)

Sortorder

Option to enter a sortorder, that will be active when working with attributes in view-filters and define attributes.

Datatype

Choose the datatype carefully depending of the type and use of the attribute. Once the attribute is create, the datatype cannot be changed. There can be attributes with pre-assigned functionalities that acquires a certain datatype. Please check "Attributes with Umbraco functionality" for info on this.

Variety of datatypes to choose from

Set

Choose what set to sort the attribute under. When working with many attributes, a clear set-structure is of great advantage. Option to create additional sets under "Define" - "Sets". The Sets ERP Mappings auto or custom should ideally only contain attributes with ERP-mapping. Meaning the data of the attribute is owned and controlled by the ERP-system, made visible by the Padlock icon appear next to the data in the field.

Create your attribute under a set for clarity on use/function

Read only

New option to mark non-ERP-mapping fields as Read only. This will ensure, that the originally entered data is protected from updates through imports or in product view. Same as with ERP-mapped fields, a padlock icon will appear next to the data to make visibel the that content is read only.

Attributed with padlock means Read only

ERP mapping/Map to ERP field

If the initial setup of the installation includes integration with the ERP-system, then the initial mapping of ERP-fields will be in place. It is still possible to add additional mappings to ERP-fields not prior mapped. In case new fields are create in the ERP-system to be mapped in PIM, please contact your Chainbox developer to ensure, that the new fields are part of the export from the ERP-system.

Mapping an attribute to an ERP-field