Deleting attributes
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Before deleting an attribute, make sure to investigate how it is used, and what content exists that should be erased before the attribute itself is deleted.
If the content of an attribute is actively utilized within the webshop or other contexts, and only the attribute itself is deleted, the content will still exist in the database, now with no option for the PIM user to modify.
In such an event, please contact Chainbox for assistance.
Easiest way to determine if content exists, is to navigate to categories, click the category hierarchy and export to CSV.
Search or browse to the relevant attribute and tick it to include in export. Click "Start export".
Navigate to Import Export - Category CSV exports, and download csv file.
Should multiple category hierarchies exist please repeat.
Navigate to categories and manually erase content of attribute in question.
Note: when filtering/exporting an attribute from a product view, make sure the view contains all products relevant, or the export will be limited to the query of the view Query/active filters.
On the product view, click the export csv icon. Select the attribute in question with other attributes you wish to see. Click "Start export"
Navigate to Import Export, Product CSV exports and download file.
If the attribute is not widely used, it could be sufficient to create a filter and scroll through the content.
Below are two examples how to easily delete content in an attribute.
Navigate to Define, Attributes and search out and click the relevant attribute. Click the health check icon. Click the Delete button
Click "OK" to confirm action. Option to repeat the click on health check to confirm that all products now are missing data.
On the product view, click bulk action icon and choose "Manage attributes". Search and select the relevant attribute. Click "Delete". Click "Apply".
This will delete data in attribute field on any existing product.
Click "Confirm" if statement is correct.
With all content removed, the attribute itself can be deleted.
Navigate to Define, Attributes. Search and click relevant attribute. Click "Delete attribute".
Check attribute name and if correct, confirm deletion by clicking "Yes, delete"
