Create an auction

To create an auction using the Auction wizard:

1. Open the WebSphere Commerce Accelerator.

2. From the Auctions menu, click Auctions.
   The Auctions page displays. If you do not see this menu, then your logon ID does not have the appropriate authority to perform this task. Contact your Site Administrator.

3. Click New to start the Auction wizard.

4. To create an auction, complete each page and click Next until you are finished. When you are done and click Finish, the auction is created and an acknowledgement message with the auction ID displays.

Here are some general tips to consider when creating auctions:

• For Dutch auctions, use the Auction wizard to create an auction. If you expect to use the same template for several auctions, consider creating an auction style first.

• If you are creating an Open Cry or Sealed Bid auction, you may want to specify bid rules when you create the auction. In such cases, create bid rules before you create the auction.

• In general, if you know you will be using the same style for several auctions, create an auction style first, then create an auction with the Auction wizard, using the auction style you just created.

Related concepts

• Auctions

• Auction types

• Auction styles

• Bid rules

• Auction scheduling

Related tasks

• Change auction styles

• Deleting auction styles

• Manage auctions

• Retracting an auction