Setting up Relations

Setting up Relations:

Bundles in our catalog search engine are related items to defined products, customizable in various ways. Related items can be flagged as mandatory, with applications such as leasing (e.g., a car linked to a mandatory leasing contract). Items can also be categorized, like accessories, similar, spare parts, follow-ups, etc., shown in tabs under 'Related Products' in the shop.

How to set up the relation:

To set up a relation requires multiple information regarding the product you want to be referenced in your main article. You need the SupplierID and the SupplierAID. The catalog container ID of the product that should be referenced is needed if the related item is not in the same catalog.

It is also necessary to decide if the related products are mandatory. For your main item you will find a segment for relations in the catalog template which looks like this:

Steps for Setting up Relations:

a.)    Obtain SupplierID and SupplierAID for the referenced product.

b.)    If the related item is in a different catalog, note the Relation Catalog ID (container ID).

c.)    Decide if related products are mandatory.

d.)    In the catalog template's relations segment:

1.) Enter SupplierID (found in the Excel catalog template).  

2.) Add SupplierAID (found in the catalog template).

3.) Specify Relation Catalog ID (container ID for items in another catalog).

4.) Define the relation type; if unspecified, it defaults to mandatory.

5.) Choose 'X' or leave empty to indicate if the related item is mandatory.

6.) Determine the display order in the catalog with related positions.

7.) Set the quantity as the default, unchangeable for certain relation types.

Set the related quantity, ensuring it meets the minimum required.

Relation Types & Mandatory Relation:

Relation types encompass accessories, similar, spare parts, follow-ups, consists_of, diff_orderunit, and others, displayed in shop groups. Detailed descriptions of relation types include:

a) accessories: Items that extend the functionality of the main product.

b) similar: Items used interchangeably with the main article.

c) sparepart: Items for repair or maintenance of the main article.

d) followup: Items with the same purpose but more advanced.

e) consists_of: Items that are components, used to build parts lists.

f) diff_orderunits: Same item, different-sized order units (e.g., bottle to barrel).

Further Explanation of Related Types:

1. mandatory_choose_quantity: Mandatory products bought with another, allowing quantity selection. Example in Catalog:

Example in Shop:

2. mandatory_default_quantity: Mandatory items with a preset default quantity.

Example in Catalog:

Example in Shop:

3. mandatory_choose_item: Adds a new tab for choosing one item; quantity is fixed.

Example in Catalog:

Example in Shop: