EQC: Attributes and Stock Items for eCommerce

Attributes provide the ability to upload a single item with choices for size, color, etc. Fields can also be added allowing the user to enter in text for items such as name plates. The user selects the size and color combination from the dropdown list or enters data into the input field.

If the item is not stocked, the EQ/c order creates a purchase order displaying the selections. If the size and color combinations are stocked items, the selected combination are linked to the applicable e-Quantum stock item. The EQ/c order generates a release pulling from the linked stock item.

Note: To create an item that is NOT linked to stock items, follow Step 2. To create an item that is linked stock items, follow ALL the steps below.

Step 1: Create The Stock Items

Create a stock item for each attribute combination. For example, when adding attributes for a shirt, each possible color and size combination will be a separate stock item.

Through the EQ/c button, set the "Upload to Internet" flag to "Do Not Upload."
Through the Whse Locs button, list the warehouse for these items.

The beginning inventory quantity, for the stock items, needs to be entered before orders can be generated.

Step 2: Create the Non-Stock Item with Attributes:

Create the item that will be ordered through EQ/c. The Item Class for this item MUST be Nonstock. Click on the EQ/c button and set the "Upload to Internet" flag to "Upload – Standard Item." On the Attributes tab, enter in each attribute available for the item.

Click Add Attrib. The Name field is used for the attribute's description such as size or color.

Click Add to enter the options that display in EQ/c's dropdown field. Example: if the Name field is Color, the Value might be red, white, or blue. Extra cost and/or sell can be added to the values for larger sizes, darker color, etc. The extra charge is added to the base price.

After entering all the values, click Exit to return to the Item Map screen. Click Add Attribute to enter the next attribute. Continue until all the attributes have been entered.

Step 3: Mapping Items to Attributes

In this step each attribute combination is attached to the applicable stock item. Click Pg. 1, click on the "Q-Net Mapped Attributes" button.

The "Attributes to Stock Item Mappings" screen displays. Click Add. The attributes and values previously created display. The related client and item fields also display.

For each attribute combination, select the applicable values.

Select the Related Client (the client that has the stock item) and the Item (ID) for the stock item.

Click Okay to save. Repeat this process until all attribute combinations have been attached to the applicable stock items. Attributes not linked to a stock item will generate a purchase order.

Export to EQ/c to upload the item to the client's site.