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--- rtd_manual_ch_08_product_setup [2012/02/15 10:41]
mark [DECIDING BETWEEN NEW PRODUCTS AND OPTIONS FOR PRODUCTS]
+++ rtd_manual_ch_08_product_setup [2012/10/01 20:47] (current)
mark [GENERAL TEMPLATES Filtering]
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  From the Admin Panel click on the PRODUCT SETUP > MANAGE/DEFINE PRODUCTS link. A
 new screen will appear with a drop down list of all your product categories. Choose the appropriate
-category from the list. A new list of the current products in that category will appear. From this screen
+category from the list. A new list of the current products in that category will appear. {{ :rtd_manual:ss8.3.jpg?direct&300 |Click on image to enlarge}}
-you can add new products, delete them, open existing ones for edits and also configure them. Edit
+From this screen you can add new products, delete them, open existing ones for edits and also configure them. Edit
 accesses the catalog display properties for that product whereas Configure is where you can access all
-the definition variables used to set up the product for online design.{{ :rtd_manual:ss8.3.jpg?direct&300 |Click on image to enlarge}}
+the definition variables used to set up the product for online design.\\
+==== EDITING DISPLAY PROPERTIES OF PRODUCTS ====
+Click the **EDIT** button from the Manage/Define Products screen to reveal a screen similar to this:
+{{ ::editproduct.png?direct&300 |}}
+This screen has the following fields/selections:
+  * Product Category
+  * Show order
+  * Name
+  * Manufacturer
+  * External Catalog Url
+  * Image
+  * Catalog launch options
+  * Optional Description
+  * Optional Description Extra code
+  * Optional Long Description
+  * Optional Big Image
+These items control how the product will be displayed in the Catalog.  The **Optional Description Extra Code** and **Optional Long Description** allow **[SPECIALCODES]** which display live pricing and other information from the RealTimeDesigner database.  If you make edits, the **[SPECIALCODES]** will automatically be updated.  Click on the help buttons to get more detailed use of the **[SPECIALCODES]**.
 ==== DECIDING BETWEEN NEW PRODUCTS AND OPTIONS FOR PRODUCTS ====
 Often the products you offer will have countless variations.  At some point you need interaction from your customers as to which options or variation they need.  An example of this is Plastic Yard Signs - they might be available in 1 or 2
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 catalog.
 ==== EDITING PRODUCT CATALOG PROPERTIES ====
- Clicking on the PRODUCT SETUP > MANAGE DEFINE PRODUCTS > SELECT A CATEGORY >
+ Clicking on the **PRODUCT SETUP > MANAGE DEFINE PRODUCTS > SELECT A CATEGORY >
-EDIT buttons will open a view of the product catalog display data. There are four fields on this page
+EDIT** buttons will open a view of the product catalog display data. There are four fields on this page
 very similar to the Product Categories page. The Description is used to display a short bit of
 information about the product when in browse category mode of the catalog. The Long Description is
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   * Configure Fonts - which fonts are available
   * Configure Clip arts - which clip art categories are available
-  * Disallowed General Templates - which template apply to this product
+  * General Templates Filtering - which template apply to this product
   * Configure Product Configurator - allows configuration of options
   * Configure Clip arts PPI - set resolution limits for user uploads
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 you enable these options which many users love, you will be required to download the image in bitmap
 (SLOW) or you can recreate the effect offline in your desktop software.{{ :rtd_manual:ss8.6.jpg?direct&300 |Click on image to enlarge}}
+\\
+**"Allow moving items outside the design area"** is the newest of the Configure Generator options. The creats an auto-clipping effect most useful for pushing a portion of a photo or clipart off the edge of the design.  Previously you would be required to clip the image before using it in the designer.  The image is prevented from being pushed completely off the design so that it does not become an unreachable orphan stranded in space.
 ==== CONFIGURE EXTERNAL BORDER ====
  The external border is a feature that allows you to put a "picture frame" around the designer window.
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 you assign clip art categories directly at the product level, you will need to change every product
 individually.
-==== DISALLOWED GENERAL TEMPLATES ====
+==== GENERAL TEMPLATES FILTERING ====
- By default, all templates categories are available to all products. Use the DISSALLOW feature to hide
+By default, all templates categories are available to all products. Use the DISSALLOW feature to hide
 any template categories that don't apply to the product. Remember, all templates categories will be
-displayed for the product unless you turn them off on this screen.
+displayed for the product unless you turn them off on this screen. There is also a KEYWORD filter that must match exactly single words within the template keywords.  Use distinct words here that are unlikely to be used for other purposes such as "wideformatbanner" or "group2templates".
-CONFIGURE PRODUCT CONFIGURATOR
+==== CONFIGURE PRODUCT CONFIGURATOR ====
 Developed for a large national screen printer, this feature allows you to configure options that follow
 the if-then-else structure. This is a very specialized tool that warrants its own chapter later in this
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 the MULTI BACKGROUND IMAGE PREFERENCES tool.{{ :rtd_manual:ss8.19.jpg?direct&300 |Click on image to enlarge}}
 ==== PRODUCT LIST EXPORT ====
- If you have a need for a complete list of the product names within your site, use the "RAW PRODUCTS LIST" located in the Admin Panel. A text file will be generated that you can copy.[[rtd_manual_ch_09_pricing_products|{{ :next_arrow_c.gif?nolink&100 |}}]]
+ If you have a need for a complete list of the product names within your site, use the "RAW PRODUCTS LIST" located in the Admin Panel. A text file will be generated that you can copy.
+==== CREATE PRODUCT WIZARD ====
+Many of the above steps have been combined into a wizard to make the process easier for those not so familiar with navigation of the RealTimeDesigner Admin Panel.  Click **PRODUCT OPTIONS > CREATE PRODUCT WIZARD** to display the following screen.{{ ::wizard1.png?nolink&400 |}} Next, you will be prompted to select colors, background colors and fonts.  We encourage you to use the library GROUPS to make selection quicker and reduce future maintenance if any of these items change.  Next, the PRODUCT DEFAULTS screen will appear similar to this: {{ ::wizard2.png?nolink&600 |}} be sure to set these items carefully.  If you choose TRANSPARENT for both the fill color and the stroke color, any items added in the designer will be invisible to the user. Upon selection of the defaults, you will be asked to select the clipart categories for the product. Finally, you will be prompted one final time to verify your selections.{{ ::wizard3.png?nolink&400 |}} After accepting, click the OK button. The product is then created.  You will still need to set the size and price options for the product.
+[[rtd_manual_ch_09_pricing_products|{{ :next_arrow_c.gif?nolink&100 |}}]]

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