Changing defining attributes within catalog entries

You can change a defining attribute and its values for a catalog entry if certain properties change, such as size or color. For example, if the manufacturer introduces a new color.

Procedure

  1. Open the Catalogs tool.
  2. Find the catalog entry that contains the defining attribute you want to change.
  3. In the Search Results list view, right-click the catalog entry; then click Open to open the properties view for the catalog entry.
  4. Click the Defining Attributes tab.
  5. In the Defining Attributes table, right-click the attribute that you want to change; then click Open to open the properties view for the attribute.
  6. In the General Attributes section, change the following information for the defining attribute.
    PropertyDescription
    NameThe name of the defining attribute. This field is language-sensitive.
    Description The description for the attribute. This field is language-sensitive.
  7. In the Attribute Values section, select the attribute that you want to change from the Defining Attributes table.
  8. Click an editable cell within the table to change the current information on the spot. You can edit information that is contained within the following cells in the Defining Attributes table.
    PropertyDescription
    SequenceThe order in which to display objects. Numbers are displayed in ascending order.
    Value The value of the attribute. Attribute values are based on the data type of the attribute, such as text, whole number, or decimal number. This field is language-sensitive.
    Image Path The relative path where the image is located. This field can be edited in multiple languages. This field is hidden by default.
    Unit of MeasureThe unit of measure that is used for the attribute, such as Kilogram. This field is hidden by default.
    Tip: To display a hidden field, right-click any column heading; then click Configure Columns.
  9. Click Save or Save and Close.