Scenario 3: Creating a catalog filter based on categories with attribute dictionary attributes and properties conditions

This sample scenario shows you how to create a catalog filter by specifying categories with conditions. In addition to including or excluding categories from the catalog, we can apply conditions on individual categories or the entire catalog. The conditions can be composed of attribute dictionary attributes or catalog entry properties. For example, we can mark down the catalog entries that are made by a particular manufacturer by a particular percentage. In this case, you would create a category-based filter that uses the Manufacturer Name catalog entry property.

In this scenario, you create a catalog filter that includes all the AA Batteries that are made by Manufacturer A. The following screen capture shows you the structure of an extended sites catalog asset store catalog.

Approach to creating catalog filter

We must identify which categories, catalog entries, catalog entry properties, or attribute dictionary attributes to include or exclude from the catalog. In this scenario, you include one category, and apply two conditions on the category.

Categories to include or exclude

Category	Filter Type
Apparel	Include

Properties and Attributes conditions

Properties or Attribute Dictionary Attributes	Attribute value
Manufacturer Name (Property)	Manufacturer A
Size (Attribute)	Medium

Ensure that the "Size" attribute is defined in your attribute dictionary.

Creating the catalog filter

1. Open the Catalog Filter and Pricing tool.

2. From the list beside the

   

   Create new button, select Catalog Filter. The properties view displays.

3. In the General Information section, specify a name and description for the catalog filter.

4. Add the categories to the catalog filter.

   1. Expand the Filter by Categories, Attributes, and Properties section.

   2. In the Tree view mode, expand the catalog and navigate to the Apparel category. Right-click the Apparel category, and click Include.

5. Apply conditions on the category.

   1. Create a condition group in the Condition group table.

   2. Create a condition for property Manufacturer.

      • From the

        

        list, select Property.

      • In the Attributes and properties conditions table, specify Manufacturer name equals Manufacturer A.

   3. Create a condition for the attribute dictionary attribute Size.

      • From the

        

        list, select Attribute Dictionary Attribute.

      • Use Find and Add to find the attribute Size.

      • In the Matching Rule list, specify equals and select Medium for the value.

6. Click Save and Close.

What to do next

We can use this catalog filter in price rules to mark down the prices for the specific catalog entries. In this example, only Medium sized apparel by Manufacturer A are included. All other batteries are excluded. When you place a condition on an included category; everything that does not meet the condition is excluded. When you put a condition on an excluded category, everything that does not meet the condition is included.

Related reference
Scenarios for creating catalog filters