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Copying Merchandise Information

If you want to add new merchandise and have existing merchandise with similar data, you can copy the merchandise information using the Copy Merchandise feature.

To copy merchandise information:

  1. Go to the Merchandise Profile.
  2. Click the Copy Merchandise button.

  1. In the Copy Merchandise form, the Merchandise Name of the copied merchandise will automatically populate the Copy From Merchandise field. (If you want to select a different merchandise item, you can select it from the drop-down list.)
  2. Enter the New Merchandise Code.
  3. Enter the New Merchandise Name.
  4. Review the check boxes. You can choose to copy:
  • Description
  • Category
  • Prices
  • Keywords
  • Publication Info
  • Downloadable Info

If there is information that you do not want to copy, clear the appropriate check box(es).

To go to the new Merchandise Profile after saving your data, leave the Take me to the new merchandise's profile after copy is complete check box selected. This makes it easy for you to complete the product setup.
  1. Click Copy to create the new Merchandise Profile.

The new Merchandise Profile will display the message that the Merchandise is Inactive and Not Available for Sale.

To make merchandise active and available in the Shopping Cart or Online Store:

  1. On the Merchandise Profile, click the Edit button. The Merchandise Information form will appear. Note that the Inactive check box is selected and the message at the top of the form says "Merchandise is Inactive & Not Available for Sale."

  1. Clear the Inactive check box.
  2. To make the merchandise available via the Online Store, select the Sell Online check box. (Enter the dates that you want the merchandise to be available in the Online Store in the Sell Online From and To fields.)
  3. Update any other information as required.
  4. Click Save.

To change Price or Price Code information:

  1. Select the Price child form tab.
  2. Under the Price child form, click the Edit icon next to the desired price.
  3. In the Merchandise Price Distribution Information window, edit the Price Code and other Price information, as necessary.
  4. Click Save.