#3 Category Configuration
- Kresimir Nikolic (Unlicensed)
- Marin Varvodic
The "Configure" tab allows detailed setup for each category, with each category linked to a unique object type in Jira Assets. This ensures each category has settings tailored to its specific object type.
While it adds some complexity and time to the configuration, it provides greater flexibility at the category level, enabling you to address more complex use cases.
The "Configure" tab is divided into four sections, each offering specific configuration options: Default Attributes, Category Details, Product Settings, and Advanced Settings.
Default Attributes
Two key attributes are selected in this section:
Name (Required): Serves as the product name displayed in the shop.
Price (Optional): Can remain empty. Only float and integer attributes are available for price selection.
Category Image
The category image is displayed on the landing page when the shop catalog opens. You can choose an avatar from one of the product avatars used within the category. If all products in the selected category lack an avatar image, a default stylized image will be displayed.
Category Details
In Category Details, you can customize options specific to each category:
Name and icon: These are fetched from Assets but can be changed if needed for any purpose.
Limit to one item selection: Restrict the selection to only one item per category if required.
No price text: Customize the text displayed for items without a price (e.g., "Free," "No Price," or leave it blank to show nothing). This is relevant when no price is defined for the assets, ensuring users see consistent messaging.
Product Settings
In the Product Settings section, you can configure optional settings that enhance how products are displayed and managed within a category. These options help provide a better user experience and ensure accurate information is shown.
In stock: Configures an attribute to automatically update stock status, showing information like "Out of Stock," "Pre-order," or "Only 4 left." Provides users with real-time inventory updates.
Recommended products: Displays related products in the product details view and cart, offering suggestions for complementary items and enhancing the shopping experience.
More details about both features on dedicated pages.
Advanced Settings
Advanced settings provides additional customization options to accommodate advanced use cases and scenarios.
Object schema and object type: These are used for informational purposes and cannot be edited here. They are defined during the catalog creation process, where assets are synced with the catalog.
Custom field to map to: Map the category to an existing Assets custom field. Multiple object types can be assigned to a category. Objects from this category will be saved in the specified 'Assets' custom field when a customer request is submitted. This is particularly useful for REST API integrations and automation.
Category-level AQL: An AQL filter can be added at the category level, giving admins the option to override the global AQL defined during catalog creation or retain it.