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Create a Catalog Custom Attribute

Overview​

You can create custom attributes for catalogs.

You can provide unique attribute definitions that do not exist in the standard DEXTRE fields as common input items for all catalogs within a brand.

Purpose​

The main purpose of the custom attributes for catalogs feature is to define a framework for data retention by setting attribute names, and to allow the registration of corresponding values for each individual catalog. This allows catalog information to be standardized and managed centrally within a brand.

In addition, by defining common attribute items in advance, input rules can be unified when creating catalogs, which reduces variations in operations and leads to the standardization of tasks and the prevention of dependency on specific individuals.

Feature Description​

What are Catalog Custom Attributes?​

A Catalog Custom Attribute is a feature for creating items to register arbitrary data in catalogs using a combination of "Attribute Name" and "Value."

One "Attribute Name (item name)" is created as a management unit, and is provided as a common input item for all catalogs within a brand.

For the created attributes, a corresponding "Value" can be registered for each individual catalog.

Main usage examples (apparel products):

  • Season: Spring / Summer, Autumn / Winter
  • Area: Domestic, Overseas

Attribute Codes and Identifiers​

The Attribute Code serves as an identifier in the system. Codes that duplicate within all custom attributes for catalogs, products, and buyers cannot be registered.

Display in the Catalog Search Form​

For Catalog Custom Attributes, you can set whether or not to display them as filtering items in the "Catalog Search Form" on the Merchant App.

Instructions​

Navigating to the Catalog Custom Attributes Creation Screen​

  1. Click the Catalogs menu.
  2. Click Catalog Custom Attributes.
    The page transitions to "Custom Attribute Settings."
  3. Click Create a New Attribute.
    The "Create a New Custom Attribute" modal opens.

How to fill out the form​

  1. Attribute Code
    Enter a string that will serve as the system identifier.

    Please enter a value that does not duplicate within all custom attributes for catalogs, products, and buyers.

  2. Attribute Name
    Enter the name of the custom attribute (item name). This will be used as the display name.

    Example: Season, Area, Brand, Product Category, etc.

  3. Show in Search Form
    You can specify whether to display the attribute as a filtering item in the "Catalog Search Form" of the Merchant App using the checkbox.

    • To display: Check Use this attribute in the search form.
    • To hide: Uncheck Use this attribute in the search form.

Creating Catalog Custom Attributes​

After confirming the details, click the Create button.

If the process is successful, the Catalog Custom Attributes will be created with the entered details and added to the list.
If the process fails, an error will be displayed. Please check the details and correct them.

Important Notes​

Multilingual expressions are not supported​

For custom attributes, it is only possible to register a single attribute name.
Please note that multilingual expressions are not supported.

Similarly, it is not possible to register different values for each language for a catalog.
You need to be creative, such as registering in one language or separating them like "Japanese / English."

Troubleshooting​

Attribute Code Duplication Error​

For the Attribute Code of a custom attribute, it is necessary to enter a value that does not duplicate within all of the following custom attributes:

  • Catalogs
  • Products
  • Buyers

If a duplicate exists, an error will occur during creation.

If no duplicate is found in the Catalog Custom Attributes, please check if it is being used in custom attributes for other categories, such as those for products or buyers.