Getting Started with Category Manager

This section is for beginners learning how to use the Category Manager. Think of it as a lesson to help you understand the basics.

The Category Manager in FLX Standard lets you organize product categories across your inventory and sales channels. It’s like sorting items in a store, grouping similar products together, so customers can find them easily. You can view categories, filter products, edit category names, and sync changes to platforms like Amazon or eBay.
 

First Steps

• Start in the Inventory or Products section of FLX Standard.
• Look for the Category Filter button (it looks like a funnel).
• Click it to see a dropdown of categories, like "Bags & Totes" or "Accessories."

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How-to Guides

This section provides step-by-step instructions to complete common tasks with the Category Manager, like following a recipe.
 

How to Filter Products by Category

1. In Inventory or Products, click the Category Filter button.
2. Select a category from the dropdown (e.g., "Totes"). The parent category ("Bags & Totes") is included automatically.

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How to Edit a Category

1. Click on Categories view using the dropdown at the top.
2. Find the category in the tree structure and click its three-dot menu.
3. Choose an action:
   1. Rename: Type a new name (e.g., "Handbags") and save.
   2. View Products: See all products in that category.
   3. Move: Select a new parent category and confirm. Subcategories move with it.

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How to Sync Changes to Sales Channels

• After editing, click Save.
• When prompted, choose to apply changes to sales channels.
• Select channels (e.g., Amazon) and click Apply.
• Wait for a confirmation message.

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Technical Details

This section provides factual details about the Category Manager, like an encyclopedia entry.

• Category Levels: Supports up to three levels (e.g., "Bags & Totes" > "Totes" > "Canvas Totes").
• Views Available:
  • Products: Filtered product list.
  • Categories: Manage category structure.
• Export Format: Categories export as Level 1, Level 2, Level 3.
• Limitations: You cannot move a category to the top level; it must stay under a parent.

Understanding Category Manager

This section explains why the Category Manager is useful and how it works, like an article on its purpose.

The Category Manager helps you keep your product catalog organized across multiple suppliers and sales channels. Imagine running an online store with products from different vendors—each might use different category names for similar items, like "Bags" versus "Purses." The Category Manager lets you standardize these into a single structure, making your store easier to navigate for customers. It also saves time by letting you apply changes (like renaming a category) to all your sales channels at once. Originally called the Category Viewer, it was renamed to reflect its ability to not just view but actively manage categories.