Overview
A configurable product is a Shopify product that has been linked to a set of categories and items in the NetSource Configurator app. Customers can then build a custom configuration from that product's page on your storefront.
Tip: If you already have an existing configuration that is close to the one you want to create, why not copy it and use it as a starting point?
Learn how here: Copy an Existing Configuration
You will need to have an existing Shopify product that is set as a Configurator product, or create a new Shopify product.
Create your first configurable product: First, you will need to identify a product in your Shopify products listing to be a Configurator product. Once identified, in edit mode, scroll down to the bottom of product edit page. If this is the first time setting a product to be a Configurator product, then you'll most likely see this:
If so, click + Block then click NetSource Configurator that appears immediately above. Now you can click the Yes option. This setting is saved immediately.
Tip: Click the Pin in the upper right corner and Shopify will always show this without going through the previous steps:
If you are creating a new Shopify product to be a Configurable product, once you save it, the NetSource Configurator block will appear at the bottom of the page. Select Yes to make this product available to Configurator.
Tip: We recommend that you set the Status to Draft so while you're creating your Configurator product it does not appear in any sales channels. Once you're satisfied with the configuration, set it to Active.
Go to the Configurator Products tab in the app menu and click Create configuration.
Steps
- In the app, click Configurator Products in the left menu.
- Click Create Configuration (top-right).
- In the configurator builder, use the product picker to search for and select the Shopify product you want to make configurable. The product's title and image will be displayed at the top of the builder.
- Add at least one category by clicking Add New Category (see the How to Add Categories article for details).
- Click Save (top-right).
Once saved, the configurator widget will appear on that product's storefront page automatically, provided the theme extension is enabled.
Plan Limits
- Starter — up to 5 active configurations
- Advanced — up to 20 active configurations
- Premium — up to 50 active configurations
- Unlimited — no limit
To free up a slot, archive an existing product.
Next: How to Add/Remove Categories & Items to a Configuration