In some cases it is not possible to use the Quick process function when settings the conditions of a catalogue using CMC. For example when you have multiple shops with different conditions or certain catalogs that do not allow the use of Quick process.
See the steps below to create the conditions and settings for the catalog. This is the minimum requirement to publish a catalog using CMC.
Note: You must be the administrator for CMC to create customizations.
- Go to Additional modules > Catalog customization.
- Double click on the installed catalog.
Note: For instructions on how to download and install the catalog in CMC click here.
- In the window Catalog customizations click New in the right hand tool bar.
- Select 4 - Condition customization.
- In the window Customization properties give the condition a name and description, if required set a date parameter for the condition and, if you have the same conditions for all shops, tick Automatically assign to all companies. Once complete click OK.
- In the window Catalog information set your Cost index and Sales index. Once complete click OK.
Note: For more information on how to set your Cost and Sales index click here.
- In the Catalog customization window click New in the right hand tool bar and, select 7- Catalog settings customization.
- In the window Customization properties give the setting a name and description. Tick Automatically assign to all companies if you have the same settings for all shops. Once complete click OK.
- In the window Catalogue information select all the options that apply to the catalog and set the currency. Once complete click OK.
- You now have the necessary components to publish the catalog across the company. Select each condition customization and catalog settings customization and click Ready for publishing in the right hand tool bar. Then close the window.
- Back in the Catalog customization window select Publish all in the right hand tool bar.
Note: If you need to assign different conditions to different shops follow the steps in: CMC: Shop assignment
- When you see the pop-up Customizations successfully published, the catalog will be available to download for all users.