Settings
Configure PIM to maximize efficiency and interface properly with other systems.
Attribute Group
Attribute groups enables merchants to collect various attributes together to make it easier to manage large volumes of information for items or vendors. Attribute groups are not required. Any attributes not specifically included in a group will appear in the Others attribute group.
Create item or vendor attribute group
Select Settings in the left column then select Attribute Group.
Select the Item attribute group or Vendor attribute group link
Select Create Attribute Groups or Create Vendor Attribute Groups and enter the following information.
Attribute group title (mandatory and unique) - name for this collection
Description (optional) - brief note on purpose
Priority order (mandatory and unique) - Start from 0 for the first group.
Click on the Add attributes button to add attributes to an attribute group.
Editable Attributes
Attributes that can be modified
One attribute can be editable only in one group
Read-only Attributes
Attributes that are read-only
Attributes added to the editable section can’t be added here
Attribute Groups can be assigned a priority order, which is reflected in the Items Detail page of an item.
Select the checkbox next to attributes you want available in that group and then select Add.
NOTE: An attribute group must have a minimum of 1 attribute.
Click Save.
Delete an attribute group
Select Settings, then Attribute Group from the left navigation panel and a list of available groups is displayed.
Click on the group you want to remove and select Delete in the upper right section of the page.
Select Yes in the warning dialog and the vendor will be permanently removed.
Attribute Mapping
Before creating an item, you must map the basic attributes. These are used by PIM to deliver a consistent and reliable experience across channels. They are frequently used by other systems as well, so proper mapping is essential to ensure other systems can read and use data from PIM.
Map item attributes
PIM uses terms like "SKU" to refer to a unique product identifier while some merchants use the terms "UPC" or "Part Number". Each of the basic attributes must be mapped to exactly one attribute from the list of attributes. There are certain limitations on what can be mapped to these basic attributes.
Mapping item attributes
Select Settings in the left column, then select Attribute mapping.
Select the Map Item Attributes tab.
Use each dropdown to select the item attribute to map to PIM basic attribute. Detail for each are contained in the table below.
Click on the Save button.
Basic attributes detail
Mapping Name | Attribute Specifications | Mapping Specification | Why is this needed to be mapped? |
SKU |
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Product Title |
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Primary Product Image |
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Status |
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Variant Attribute |
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Map Vendor Attributes
Before creating a vendor, you must map certain basic attributes in PIM Vendor Attribute Mapping Settings. These basic attributes are used by PIM and other systems to deliver a consistent experience across channels.
Every vendor in PIM is differentiated by a unique attribute value, usually a Vendor ID that serves as the primary identifier for any operation to be performed on the vendor. For example, PIM uses the term "Vendor ID" to refer to a unique identifier while some merchants use the terms "Vendor #" or "Vendor Number." Each of the basic attributes must be mapped to exactly one attribute from the list of vendor attributes.

Mapping vendor attributes
Select Settings in the left column then select Attribute mapping.
Select the Map Vendor Attributes tab.
Use each dropdown to select the item attribute to map to PIM vendor attribute. Detail for each are contained in the table below.
Click on the Save button.
Vendor attributes detail
Mapping Name | Attribute Specifications | Mapping Specification | Why is this needed to be mapped? |
Vendor ID | Must be a serial attribute | Required before creating a vendor Mapping cannot be changed after a vendor has been created | This attribute serves as the primary identifier for vendors to be created in PIM |
Vendor name | Must be a text/number type attribute | Required before creating a vendor Mapping cannot be changed after a vendor has been created | This attribute helps PIM identify the display name of the vendor |
Vendor Status | Must be a boolean attribute | Required before creating a vendor | This attribute defines the status of the vendor to be Published = TRUE/FALSE |
Last update: May 10, 2022