Management Center: Change bundles or kits

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Changing bundles or kits

You may want to make changes to a bundle or kit if any of the components of the bundle or kit have changed.

Procedure

Open the Catalogs tool.

From the explorer tree, select a catalog.

. Find the bundle or kit to change

Click the Manage Bundle or Manage Kit tab.

Change General Information by updating the appropriate fields:

Option Description
Kit Type The type of kit. Choose between kit or dynamic kit. The kit type cannot be changed once the kit has been created.
Code Type in the catalog entry code.
Name The name of the catalog entry.
Short description Type a brief description of the catalog entry. The description is language specific; that is, if the product is available in a store in both French and Japanese, you can change the description for both languages.
Long description Type a detailed description, if applicable. The description is language specific; that is, if the product is available in a store in both French and Japanese, you can change the description for both languages.
Keywords Type one or more keywords, separated by a comma and a space, that describe the contents of the Web page. Some Internet search engines use these keywords to determine whether the page satisfies a search query.
Additional description 1 Type a detailed description of the catalog entry, if applicable.
Additional description 2 Type a detailed description of the catalog entry, if applicable.
Manufacturer Type the name of the manufacturer or vendor.
Manufacturer part number Type the part number for the catalog entry, uniquely defined by the manufacturer. The part number is different from the code.
Parent The category to which an object such as a category, product, or SKU belongs, or the catalog to which a top category belongs. See Move a catalog entry for an example of how to change the parent category.

Change Publishing information by updating the appropriate fields:

Option Description
For purchase Indicate whether customers can include the catalog entry in their shopping carts and order it. This check box is read-only and cannot be cleared if the entries for purchase are on auction.
On special Indicates whether or not the catalog entry is on special.
On auction Indicates whether the catalog entry is available for auction. This field is read-only. This field is not displayed by default in the list view.
To display the field as a column in a list view, right-click on a column heading in the list view and click Configure Columns.
Announcement date Add the year, month, and day that the catalog entry becomes available to customers. Click the calendar icon to select a date. This field is for the interpretation and information only. WebSphere Commerce does not perform any actions based on this date.
Withdrawal date Add the year, month, and day that the catalog entry is removed from the catalog and is unavailable for customers to purchase. Click the calendar icon to select a date. This field is for the information only.
Availability date Add the year, month and day that the catalog entry is available to customers for purchase. Click the calendar icon to select a date. This field is for the interpretation and information only. WebSphere Commerce does not perform any actions based on this date.
Last date to order Add the final year, month and day that the catalog entry is available for order. Click the calendar icon to select a date. This is the latest date a customer can order the catalog entry. For example, a manufacturer can discontinue a product, but because stock still exists, it is still available for order for one month.
End of service date Add the year, month and day when the catalog entry is no longer in service. For example, this date can be the date that a software manufacturer stops providing upgrades for a version of their product. Click the calendar icon to select a date. This field is for the interpretation and information only. WebSphere Commerce does not perform any actions based on this date.
Discontinued date Add the year, month and day when the catalog entry is discontinued. For example, this date can be the date the manufacturer stops producing the product, or the date the store stops selling the product. Click the calendar icon to select a date. IBM recommends that this field be used consistently to avoid confusion. This field is for the interpretation and information only. WebSphere Commerce does not perform any actions based on this date.
Field 1 A customized field for the catalog entry data. The entry must be a decimal number such as 5.345.
Field 2 A customized field for the catalog entry data. The entry must be a decimal number such as 5.345.
Field 3 A customized field for the catalog entry data. The entry must be a whole number such as 5.
Field 4 A customized field for the catalog entry data. The entry must be text.
Field 5 A customized field for the catalog entry data. The entry must be text.

Change Display information by updating the appropriate fields:

Option Description
Display to customers Select this check box to indicate that customers can view this product in the selected language only. The product's display status is language specific; that is, if the product is offered in a store in both French and Japanese, and to display it in both languages, select the Display to customers (all languages) check box.
Thumbnail Type the path to the thumbnail image and the name of the image, such as ../images/shirt.jpg. All image files must be placed in the store's defined image directory. Determining the correct image directory and whether you need an absolute or relative path depends on the store's configuration. For example, the WebSphere Commerce starter store images use a relative path pointing to the default installation directory under the store name. Use of a relative path is most common. Use of an absolute path is dependent on the initial configuration. Ask a store developer with Site Administrator authority for the correct image directory if you are unsure.
Full image Type the path to the catalog entry full size image and the name of the image, such as ../images/shirt/jpg. All catalog entry image files should be placed in the store's defined image directory. The correct image directory and whether you need an absolute or relative path depends on the store's configuration. Ask a store developer with Site Administrator authority for the correct image directory. For example, the WebSphere Commerce starter store images use a relative path to the default installation path.

For kits only, change Pricing information by updating the appropriate fields:

Option Description
List Price The list price for the catalog entry. The list price is supplied by the manufacturer, as part of the catalog entry description. This field is for the information only.
Offer Price The price at which the catalog entry is offered for purchase. Click New to add in a new offer price. Type in a Minimum Quantity at which the catalog entry can be offered at this price. The maximum quantity is determined by the minimum quantity of the next range. For example, if the minimum quantity of a catalog entry to be sold at $25.00 is one, and the minimum quantity of the same catalog entry to be sold at $35.00 is 10, then the maximum quantity for the catalog entry to be sold at $25.00 is nine.

If you are using the extended sites model, the offer price for the catalog asset store is displayed first; then the list price and offer price for the extended store.

Click the Components tab to work with components.

Click the Descriptive Attributes tab to work with descriptive attributes.

Click the Merchandising Associations tab to work with merchandising associations.

Click the Manage Attachments tab to work with attachments.

Click the Reference tab to view any merchandising associations or all sales catalog categories the kit or bundle belongs to.

Click Save and Close, or click Close.

Changing the components of a bundle or kit
You might want to change the components of a bundle or kit to make the bundle or kit more attractive to customers. A bundle can have products and SKUs as components. A kit can only have SKUs as components.

Changing merchandising associations for a bundle or kit
If you change the components of a bundle or kit, you can also change to the merchandising associations. Merchandising associations can exist with products, bundles, kits or SKUs. You can change the name, association type, quantity and sequence.

Related concepts

Bundles and kits
IBM Management Center for WebSphere Commerce

Related tasks

Create bundles or kits
Changing the components of a bundle or kit
Changing merchandising associations for a bundle or kit
Delete bundles or kits

Related reference

Extended sites in Management Center

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Option	Description
Kit Type	The type of kit. Choose between kit or dynamic kit. The kit type cannot be changed once the kit has been created.
Code	Type in the catalog entry code.
Name	The name of the catalog entry.
Short description	Type a brief description of the catalog entry. The description is language specific; that is, if the product is available in a store in both French and Japanese, you can change the description for both languages.
Long description	Type a detailed description, if applicable. The description is language specific; that is, if the product is available in a store in both French and Japanese, you can change the description for both languages.
Keywords	Type one or more keywords, separated by a comma and a space, that describe the contents of the Web page. Some Internet search engines use these keywords to determine whether the page satisfies a search query.
Additional description 1	Type a detailed description of the catalog entry, if applicable.
Additional description 2	Type a detailed description of the catalog entry, if applicable.
Manufacturer	Type the name of the manufacturer or vendor.
Manufacturer part number	Type the part number for the catalog entry, uniquely defined by the manufacturer. The part number is different from the code.
Parent	The category to which an object such as a category, product, or SKU belongs, or the catalog to which a top category belongs. See Move a catalog entry for an example of how to change the parent category.

Option	Description
For purchase	Indicate whether customers can include the catalog entry in their shopping carts and order it. This check box is read-only and cannot be cleared if the entries for purchase are on auction.
On special	Indicates whether or not the catalog entry is on special.
On auction	Indicates whether the catalog entry is available for auction. This field is read-only. This field is not displayed by default in the list view. To display the field as a column in a list view, right-click on a column heading in the list view and click Configure Columns.
Announcement date	Add the year, month, and day that the catalog entry becomes available to customers. Click the calendar icon to select a date. This field is for the interpretation and information only. WebSphere Commerce does not perform any actions based on this date.
Withdrawal date	Add the year, month, and day that the catalog entry is removed from the catalog and is unavailable for customers to purchase. Click the calendar icon to select a date. This field is for the information only.
Availability date	Add the year, month and day that the catalog entry is available to customers for purchase. Click the calendar icon to select a date. This field is for the interpretation and information only. WebSphere Commerce does not perform any actions based on this date.
Last date to order	Add the final year, month and day that the catalog entry is available for order. Click the calendar icon to select a date. This is the latest date a customer can order the catalog entry. For example, a manufacturer can discontinue a product, but because stock still exists, it is still available for order for one month.
End of service date	Add the year, month and day when the catalog entry is no longer in service. For example, this date can be the date that a software manufacturer stops providing upgrades for a version of their product. Click the calendar icon to select a date. This field is for the interpretation and information only. WebSphere Commerce does not perform any actions based on this date.
Discontinued date	Add the year, month and day when the catalog entry is discontinued. For example, this date can be the date the manufacturer stops producing the product, or the date the store stops selling the product. Click the calendar icon to select a date. IBM recommends that this field be used consistently to avoid confusion. This field is for the interpretation and information only. WebSphere Commerce does not perform any actions based on this date.
Field 1	A customized field for the catalog entry data. The entry must be a decimal number such as 5.345.
Field 2	A customized field for the catalog entry data. The entry must be a decimal number such as 5.345.
Field 3	A customized field for the catalog entry data. The entry must be a whole number such as 5.
Field 4	A customized field for the catalog entry data. The entry must be text.
Field 5	A customized field for the catalog entry data. The entry must be text.

Option	Description
Display to customers	Select this check box to indicate that customers can view this product in the selected language only. The product's display status is language specific; that is, if the product is offered in a store in both French and Japanese, and to display it in both languages, select the Display to customers (all languages) check box.
Thumbnail	Type the path to the thumbnail image and the name of the image, such as ../images/shirt.jpg. All image files must be placed in the store's defined image directory. Determining the correct image directory and whether you need an absolute or relative path depends on the store's configuration. For example, the WebSphere Commerce starter store images use a relative path pointing to the default installation directory under the store name. Use of a relative path is most common. Use of an absolute path is dependent on the initial configuration. Ask a store developer with Site Administrator authority for the correct image directory if you are unsure.
Full image	Type the path to the catalog entry full size image and the name of the image, such as ../images/shirt/jpg. All catalog entry image files should be placed in the store's defined image directory. The correct image directory and whether you need an absolute or relative path depends on the store's configuration. Ask a store developer with Site Administrator authority for the correct image directory. For example, the WebSphere Commerce starter store images use a relative path to the default installation path.