Attribute Types

Learn about the attribute types available in Plytix and their uses.

This article provides an overview of the available attribute types, when to use them and the filter types they provide.

 

 

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Overview

Here is a quick overview graphic of all of the information. Scroll down to find further information about each individual attribute type.

 

 

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Short Text

The Short Text attribute is perfect for names, identifiers with letters, and other short values of text. It is the perfect option when you need to see the entire value of this attribute in the Product Overview table. 

 

Available filters

• is defined
• isn't defined
• contains
• doesn't contain
• equal to
• not equal to

The system attribute SKU is a short text attribute. If you ever need to filter out a list of SKUs you can simply apply a filter saying "SKU contains any of" and insert these SKUs (this can even be done via copy and paste from a file). This filtering option allows you to filter out up to 100 SKUs at a time. 

To filter on character count simply: 

1. Select a Short Text Attribute in the "Filter section" of the "Product Overview"
2. Enable the box "Character count" 
3. Choose the condition you wish to filter on 
4. Type in the character count
5. Click 'Apply filter'

If you want to limit the amount of characters in a short text attribute, check the box in the "Settings" section when you create it, then type the number of characters for your limit.

In the event you try to add a value over the limit, the attribute will turn red and tell you how many characters are over the limit.

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Paragraph

Used for longer pieces of plain text, eg. description, instructions and warranty content. 

Available filters

• is defined
• isn't defined
• contains
• doesn't contain
• equal to
• not equal to

To add a character limit to a Paragraph attribute, check the box under settings and type the maximum number of character you want to allow.

Trying to add a value over the limit will cause the attribute to turn red and display how many characters are over the limit.

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HTML

For content that uses styling when exporting outputs in HTML/Rich Text format. 

Available filters

• is defined
• isn't defined
• contains
• doesn't contain
• equal to
• not equal to
  
  

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Integer Number

A numerical input that only allows for whole numbers. Useable for quantities, numerical identifiers, weight in grams, volume in ml/oz.

 

Available filters

• is defined
• isn't defined
• equal to
• not equal to
• greater than
• greater than or equal to
• less than
• less than or equal to

 

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Decimal Number

A numerical input that allows for decimal numbers.

 

 

Filter Type:

• is defined
• isn't defined
• equal to
• not equal to
• greater than
• greater than or equal to
• less than
• less than or equal to

 

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Dropdown

For a set of options where only one option can apply at a time, i.e a color or size.

Available filters

• is defined
• isn't defined
• equal to
• not equal to
• contains any of
• doesn't contain any of

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Multiselect

For a set of options when multiple options can apply simultaneously, i.e. color combinations or available retail outlets (web shop, retail store...)

Available filters

• is defined
• isn't defined
• contains any of
• doesn't contain of

 

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Date

When you need a uniform way to tell the date. Some examples are launch dates, end of life dates, created date, modified date etc.

 

Available filters

• is defined
• isn't defined
• Custom date
• Relative date

When filtering by Custom date, you will find the following options to filter by:

• equal to
• after
• on or after
• before
• on or before

When filtering by Relative date, you will be asked to define the number of days by which you want to filter through; e.g. "Last 7 days"

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URL

Link to an external resource i.e. a YouTube video or external documentation.

 

Available filters

• is defined
• isn't defined
• contains
• doesn't contain
• equal to
• not equal to

 

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Boolean

Used for all 'yes or no' questions about your products i.e. Dishwasher Safe or Discontinued.

 

Available filters

• is defined
• isn't defined
• equal to
• not equal to 

 

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Media (Single)

To contain a single linked file for a product i.e. main image or instruction booklet.

Available filters

• is defined
• isnt' defined

 

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Media Gallery

To contain multiple linked files for a product i.e. packshots, in-use images, firmware updates.

 

Available filters

• is defined
• isn't defined

 

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Completeness

Completeness attributes let you choose how to track your product completion progress. Learn how to make them here.

Available filters

• is defined
• isn't defined
• equal to
• not equal to
• greater than
• greater than or equal to
• less than
• less than or equal to

 

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Formula attribute

A special type of attribute that allows you to use formulas to transform other attributes. 

 

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What's next?

Now that you know the different types of attributes you can work with:

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