Add a defining attribute

To add a defining attribute to your product:

1. Open the WebSphere Commerce Accelerator.

2. From the Merchandise menu, click Find Catalog Entries.
   
   

   From the Products menu, click Find Catalog Entries.
   The Catalog Entry Search 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. Find the product.

4. Select a field in the product row, and from the Actions menu, click Defining Attributes. A list of available defining attributes for the product displays.

5. Click New. The New Attribute page displays. Add the following information:

   • The Language field is set to your store's default language.

   • In the Name field, type the name of the attribute, such as "Color" or "Size". This name must be in your store's default language.

   • In the Description field, type a brief description of the attribute.

   • Under Type:

     • Select the Text check box if your attribute contains text, such as a name.

     • Select the Whole Number check box if your attribute contains numbers, such as a size.

     • Select the Decimal Number check box if your attribute contains decimal points, such as a half size for shoes.

6. Create the defining attribute values.

7. Click OK to save the attribute.

Notes:

• You must first create attributes and attribute values in the store's default language, followed by any supported languages.

• At least one attribute value must exist for each new defining attribute.

• If the changes to the catalog data do not display in the store, the Site Administrator may need to remove the currently cached JSP pages

Related concepts

• Product Management tools

Related tasks

• Listing defining or descriptive attributes

• Change a defining attribute

• Add an attribute value

• Change an attribute value