Item Attributes
Define properties such as colour, size, strength or fabric, and their options.
Menu: Inventory Tracking → Masters → Item Attributes
An attribute is a property of items. Its kind decides what it does:
| Kind | Effect | Typical examples |
|---|---|---|
| Variant | Makes a separate item per value (used in variant templates) | Colour, Size, Strength, Pack size, Metal |
| Tracking | Recorded per batch (attached to a tracking profile) | Gross weight, Certificate no, DOT code |
| Descriptive | Information only, filled per item | Generic name, Brand, Halal certified |
Create an attribute
- Click Add Attribute.
- Fill Code (letters, digits and _), Name, Kind and Data Type: List (choose from options; needed for Variant attributes), Text, Number, Date or Yes / No.
- For Number: set Number Unit (e.g. kg, cm, %) and Decimals. These fields are only active for Number.
- For List: in Options, click Add Option for each value — Code (up to 6 letters/digits, used in variant item codes), Name, and for colours an optional swatch.
- Click Save.
Attribute
SIZE
Size
Variant (separate item per value)
List
Options Add Option
| Code | Name | Sort Order | Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | S | 1 | |
| M | M | 2 | |
| L | L | 3 | |
| XL | XL | 4 |
Item Attributes → new attribute "Size" with four options
Video coming soon
Create an attribute and import its options
This video will show: creating a Size attribute, adding options, importing colours from the colour master, and deactivating an option in use.
Import options
For Colour and Size you can copy options from the existing masters: save the attribute first, then use Import options from → Colour master or Item size master → Import.
Change or remove
- Add options at any time, for example size XXL.
- An option or attribute already used by items cannot be deleted: "In use: deactivate instead of deleting". Untick Active instead — it stays on existing items but is no longer offered.
Tips. Keep option codes short: they become part of variant item codes (TSHIRT-NVY-XL), which are limited to 20 characters. Use Descriptive for anything that does not need separate stock — a variant attribute cannot be added later to a product that already has variants.