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Create a new bundle or kit

To add a new bundle or kit to the catalog:

1. Click New Bundle or Kit. The General page displays.

2. Add the following information:

a. Under Type, select either Bundle, Prebuilt kit, or Dynamic kit.

b. In the Code field, type the code, which uniquely identifies the bundle, prebuilt kit, or dynamic kit in the WebSphere Commerce system.

c. In the Name field, type the name of the bundle, prebuilt kit, or dynamic kit, such as Baby Gift Set.

d. In the Announcement Date field, add the year, month, and day that the bundle, prebuilt kit, or dynamic kit becomes available to customers. This field is for the information only.

e. In the Withdrawal Date field, add the year, month, and day that the bundle, prebuilt kit, or dynamic kit is removed from the catalog and is unavailable for customers to purchase. This field is for the information only.

f. Select the Display to customers check box to ensure that the bundle, prebuilt kit, or dynamic kit is available for viewing in the catalog.

g. Select the For purchase check box to specify that customers can include the bundle, prebuilt kit, or dynamic kit in their shopping carts and order it.

3. Click Next. The Description page displays.

4. Add the following information:

a. In the Short description field, type a brief description of the bundle, prebuilt kit, or dynamic kit, such as A gift set for the new baby.

b. In the Long description 1 scroll box, type a detailed description of the bundle, prebuilt kit, or dynamic kit, such as A gift set for the new baby. Welcome a new addition with a striped soft knit one-piece, soft knit cap, 2 pairs of socks, 2 undershirts, a baby blanket, and plush teddy bear. Available in pink, blue, or white.

c. In the Long description 2 scroll box, type a second detailed description of the bundle, prebuilt kit, or dynamic kit, if applicable.

d. In the Long description 3 scroll box, type a third detailed description of the bundle, prebuilt kit, or dynamic kit, if applicable.

5. Click Next. The Category page displays.

6. From the master catalog's category tree, select the appropriate parent category for the bundle, prebuilt kit, or dynamic kit.

7. Click Next. The SKU page displays.

8. If you know the SKU code, type it into the Code field and click Add. You can add more than one code by separating each one with a comma. If you do not want to add SKUs now, you can add them to an existing bundle or kit.

9. Click Next. The Images page displays.

10. All bundle, prebuilt kit, or dynamic kit image files should be placed in the store's defined image directory. Add the following information:

a. In the Full size image file and location field, type the full-size image path and name for the bundle, prebuilt kit, or dynamic kit.

b. In the Thumbnail image file and location field, type the thumbnail-size image path and name for the bundle, prebuilt kit, or dynamic kit.

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.

11. Click Next. The Manufacturer page displays.

12. Add the following information:

a. In the Part Number field, type the part number that the manufacturer or vendor uses to uniquely identify the bundle, prebuilt kit or dynamic kit.

b. In the Manufacturer Name field, type the name of the manufacturer or vendor for the bundle, prebuilt kit or dynamic kit.

13. Click Next. The Sales Tax page displays.

14. Select the tax name from the Available taxes list, and click Add. If create a new sales tax, use the WebSphere Commerce Accelerator.

15. Click Next. The Shipping Tax page displays.

16. Select the tax name from the Available taxes list, and click Add. If create a new shipping tax, use the WebSphere Commerce Accelerator.

17. Click Next. The Units of Measure for Shipping page displays.

18. This page only applies to kits. Because a bundle is a collection of SKUs that can be separated, the individual SKU settings are used for the bundle.

a. In the Weight field, type the kit weight.

b. In the Weight Measure field, select a unit of measure for the weight.

c. Fill in the Sold in multiples of this amount field.

d. Fill in the Number of items per kit field with the number of SKUs per shipping package.

e. In the Unit of Measure field, select the unit of measure used for the kit.

19. Click Next. The Advanced page displays.

20. In the URL field, type the URL where customers can download the bundle, prebuilt kit, or dynamic kit (in the case of software) or find more information. Verify the URL does not contain spaces.

21. Click OK to save the bundle, prebuilt kit or dynamic kit.

22. Click OK.

Note: If the changes to the catalog data do not display, the Site Administrator may have to disable caching or remove the currently cached JSP pages.

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