Finding a bundle or kit

To find a bundle or kit:

  1. Open the WebSphere Commerce Accelerator.

  2. Select Merchandise > Find Bundles or Kits.

    Select Products > Find Bundles or Kits.

    The Bundle or Kit 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. Provide any of the following bundle, prebuilt kit or dynamic kit information (

    Ensure that the search criteria does not contain the following characters: \, ", and #):

    1. In the Code field, type the code which uniquely defines the bundle, prebuilt kit or dynamic kit. Select the search method from the list beside this field, as follows:

      • If you know the code, select Exact phrase to search for a bundle, prebuilt kit or dynamic kit that is an exact match with the code provided. The system performs an exact search. If you type more than one word, such as SKU 12345, then the system only returns search results that match the combination and order of the given text.

      • If you only know part of the code, select Matches containing to search for bundles, prebuilt kits or dynamic kits that have codes which contain your search criteria. The system performs a fuzzy search. If you type more than one word, such as SKU 12345, then the system returns all matches for "SKU" or "12345". Only one word is needed for a search result.

    2. In the Name field, type the bundle, prebuilt kit or dynamic kit name. Select the search method from the list beside this field, as follows:

      • If you know the name, select Exact phrase to search for a bundle, prebuilt kit or dynamic kit that is an exact match with the name provided. The system performs an exact search. If you type more than one word, such as V-neck sweater, then the system only returns search results that match the combination and order of the given text.

      • If you only know part of the name, select Matches containing to search for bundles, prebuilt kits or dynamic kits that have names which contain your search criteria. The system performs a fuzzy search. If you type more than one word, such as V-neck sweater, then the system returns all matches for "V-neck" or "sweater". Only one word is needed for a search result.

    3. Select Short description field to include the short description of the bundle, prebuilt kit or dynamic kit in your search.

    4. In the Manufacturer Part Number field, type the part number for your bundle, prebuilt kit or dynamic kit as supplied by the manufacturer or vendor. Select the search method from the list beside this field, as follows:

      • If you know the part number, select Exact phrase to search for a bundle, prebuilt kit or dynamic kit that is an exact match with the part number provided. The system performs an exact search. If you type more than one word, such as MAN 54321, then the system only returns search results that match the combination and order of the given text.

      • If you only know part of the part number, select Matches containing to search for bundle, prebuilt kits or dynamics kit that have part numbers which contain your search criteria. The system performs a fuzzy search. If you type more than one word, such as MAN 54321, then the system returns all matches for "MAN" or "54321". Only one word is needed for a search result.

    5. In the Manufacturer field, type the name of the manufacturer for the bundle, prebuilt kit or dynamic kit and select the search method from the list beside this field, as follows:

      • If you know the name, select Exact phrase to search for a bundle, prebuilt kit or dynamic kit that is an exact match with the manufacturer name provided. The system performs an exact search. If you type more than one word, such as ABC Vendor, then the system only returns search results that match the combination and order of the given text.

      • If you only know part of the name, select Matches containing to search for bundles, prebuilt kits or dynamic kits that have manufacturer names which contain your search criteria. The system performs a fuzzy search. If you type more than one word, such as ABC Vendor, then the system returns all matches for "ABC" or "Vendor". Only one word is needed for a search result.

    6. In the Catalog field, select which store catalog contains your bundle, prebuilt kit or dynamic kit. If you have more than one catalog for your store, and you do not select a catalog, the store's master catalog is used as the default.

    7. In the Category field, type the category from your catalog. The system will search for the catalog entry from this category. Select the search method from the list beside this field, as follows:

      • If you know the category, select Exact phrase to search for a bundle, prebuilt kit or dynamic kit that is an exact match with the category provided. The system performs an exact search. If you type more than one word, such as science fiction, then the system only returns search results that match the combination and order of the given text.

      • If you only know part of the category, select Matches containing to search for bundles, prebuilt kits or dynamic kits that belong to categories which contain your search criteria. The system performs a fuzzy search.

    8. Select Published if your catalog entry description has been published or Not Published if the description has not been published. If you do not select one, the search will ignore the publish flag from the database.

    9. Select the Type. The default selection is All Bundles and Kits. To narrow your search, select Specify Type, and then one of the following: Bundle, Dynamic kit, or Prebuilt kit.

    10. In the Number of Search Results field, select the number of search results to display per page: 25, 50, 100, 250, or 500.

    11. In the Sort by field, select whether you want to display your search results by Code or by Name. Code is the default.

  4. Click Find. A list of bundles or kits that match the search criteria displays.

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