Understanding Matching Fields for Variations in Valigara

In Valigara, all products that share the same model are considered product-based variations. This means that when you post one of these products on various marketplaces, the system automatically groups all products with the same model together.

It then checks if they meet the variation conditions set in your account settings or the manually defined variation conditions in the custom post settings.

It’s very important to note that the matching fields feature will only appear if multiple "not single" type products are being posted or revised. This ensures that variations are properly managed and filtered according to the conditions you've set.

Why Do We Need Matching Fields?

Matching fields act as a filter within Valigara. They ensure that only products with the same value for specific fields as the main product are posted as variations. This is particularly useful when marketplaces have restrictions on the number or types of variations you can list.

Where to set them?

On the channel settings -> variations
On the post/revise custom settings

How It Works:

1. Product-Based Variations:

   • When posting a product, Valigara gathers all products under the same model.
   • The system then checks if these products meet the variation conditions set in your account settings or the custom variation conditions you've defined in the post settings.

2. Role of Matching Fields:

   • Matching fields work like a filter. They ensure that only products with matching values in specific fields (such as metal, size, or gemstone) are grouped together as variations for posting.
   • This allows you to manage how products are displayed as variations on different marketplaces, depending on their specific rules and limitations.

Example Scenario:

Let’s say you have three variation fields in Valigara: metal, size, and gemstone. However, the marketplace you want to post on only allows two variations.

• Solution: Use the gemstone field as a matching field. This way, only products with the same gemstone will be treated as variations, allowing you to comply with the marketplace's restrictions.

Using Matching Fields:

• Single Matching Field: You can set one field (e.g., gemstone) as a matching field to filter out variations.
• Multiple Matching Fields: You can use more than one matching field to create even more specific groups of variations. For instance, you could use both metal and size as matching fields, ensuring that only products with the same metal and size are grouped together.

Visual Aid: Matching Fields in Action

Diagram Explanation:

• Products A, B, and C: These share the same model but have different metals, sizes, and gemstones.
• Matching Field: Gemstone: By setting gemstone as the matching field, only products with the same gemstone will be grouped as variations, even if their metal or size differs.
• Result: When posting to the marketplace, only products with the matching gemstone will appear as variations, ensuring compliance with marketplace rules.

Conclusion:

Matching fields in Valigara are powerful tools that allow you to fine-tune how your products are posted as variations on different marketplaces. By strategically using these fields, you can ensure that your product listings are optimized for each marketplace's requirements.