Create PIM View

Settings icon opens the settings menu.

Views menu option opens the 'Manage View' settings where views can be created, edited and deleted.

 

Assigning a view to an access group is optional.  The option to assign the View to an access group when it is created is provided for convenience.

All Views require a name.  View names cannot have spaces or special characters.

The comment field is used to provide a text description of the purpose of the view.  The PIM may contain many views.  having the ability to add comments to the View allows PIM users to be able to easily identify why a specific View was created and what it is used for.

The filter attribute list provides the ability to filter the list that displays the PIM attributes and find a specific attribute quickly.  to filter the attributes shown in the All Attributes list type part or all of the  For a sample of using the filter attribute list to find a specific attribute, refer to 'Filter Attribute List' sub topic described in detail  later in this topic.

Select all currently existing attributes and make them available to the View.  In the case where you select all attributes at the time of creating the view only attributes that exist at the time of creating or editing the view will be added to the view.  New attributes that are added after the View is created will need to be explicitly added to any View where you want that new attribute available. 

Select a specific group of attributes to make them available or accessible by the view. In the case where you a group of attributes at the time of creating the view, only attributes that are members of that group at the time of creating or editing the view will be added to the view.  New attributes that are added to the group after the View is created will need to be explicitly added to any View where you want that attribute available. 

Select specific attributes to be included in the View. 

By default all attribute names are the same as the original attribute name defined in the PIM.  Attributes can be remapped to different names using the 'Map to' field.  Type the mapped to name for the attribute that you want applied when this View is applied.  View field mapping impacts anywhere a View is utilized.  This includes import, export, channels, feeds and "Fast data serving" API. To remove a mapped field name from the View set the 'Map to:' value to blank.

To remove an attribute from the view click on the Remove Attribute icon.  Remove attribute removes the actual attribute from the view.  To remove a mapped field name from the View set the 'Map to:' value to blank.

The "Cancel" button is a feature commonly found in user interfaces, including Product Information Management Systems (PIM). When clicked, the "Cancel" button cancels or aborts the current operation or action that the user is performing. It allows users to exit a form, discard changes, or abandon a process without saving any modifications.

The "Back" button is a commonly used feature in user interfaces, including the Product Information Management System (PIM). When clicked, the "Back" button navigates the user back to the previous page or screen they were entering and modify data.

 

The "Back" button can be used to go back to the previous form or screen without losing any entered information. It provides an option to review or modify data before proceeding.

The "Next" button is a common feature in user interfaces, including Product Information Management Systems (PIM). When clicked, the "Next" button allows users to proceed to the next step, page, or screen in a sequential process or workflow.

When clicked, the "Clear Filter" button clears the text entered in the "Attribute Name Filter" area, resulting in the display of all attributes available without any attribute name filtering applied.

Limits the attributes that are displayed in the attribute are to attributes that contain the text defined in the 'attribute name Filter' dialog box.

The filter attribute list provides the ability to filter the list that displays the PIM attributes and find a specific attribute quickly.  To filter the attributes shown in the Attribute Filter list type part or all of the attribute to display.  This functionality is similar to 'Filter Attribute List' described above in this topic.

Clicking on an an attribute that is displayed in the attribute list adds the attribute to the list of attributes that are applied in the data restriction.  The sample of adding 'title' is displayed below. Restrictions can can be associated with multiple different attributes.  This allows restrictions to be applied based on multiple attribute data conditions. This will limit the data or number of SKUs that are returned by the View because the returned data must meet the conditions defined in this dialog for the selected 'View'.

Complete list of attributes that may be applied to the filter. The attribute list is filterable by the filter name by the attribute name filter expalined earlier in this topic.

Refers to the specific attribute that the filtering condition will be applied to in order to filter the data.

The filter condition should be selected from the predefined list of the supported filter options.

 

The predefined filter conditions in the list will be formatted and structured correctly and combined with the filter when the generate query button is clicked , ensuring the proper syntax is used when constructing the filter query. This helps prevent syntax errors that may occur if users manually input the filter condition.

 

Choosing from a list of filter conditions simplifies the user interface and improves usability. Users can quickly identify and select the appropriate filter condition without the need for manual input or remembering specific syntax.

A string value is be used for pattern matching using various standard match patterns. These patterns help search and retrieve data based on specific criteria within the string. Here are some examples of standard match patterns commonly used by the 'Views'.

 

'%' (Percent Sign): Matches any sequence of characters, including zero characters. For example, 'a%' matches strings starting with 'a' such as 'apple' or 'ant'. If no wild card is defined then the string must be an exact match.

 

'_' (Underscore): Matches a single character. For example, 'h_t' matches strings like 'hat' or 'hot' where the second character can be any character.

 The "Remove Attribute" button is a feature within a Product Information Management System (PIM) that allows users to remove a specific attribute and its associated filter conditions from the list of attributes used in the view filter query generated by the query builder displayed on this form.

 

By clicking the "Remove Attribute" button, users can selectively remove specific attributes from their filter conditions. This feature provides flexibility and control over the attributes used in the query, allowing users to fine-tune their data retrieval and analysis within the PIM.

The "Generate Query" button is a functionality within a Product Information Management System (PIM) that automatically generates the filter query based on specified criteria or selections.

 

When the "Generate Query" button is clicked, the PIM analyzes the chosen filter options and generates a query statement that represents the desired filter conditions. This query statement is typically in a format that is compatible with the underlying database or search engine used by the PIM.

 

The generated filter query is then used to retrieve the relevant data or records from the PIM database, providing a filtered subset of products that meet the specified criteria. This allows users to quickly and accurately narrow down their search results or view specific subsets of products based on their preferences.

 

By automating the query generation process, the "Generate Query" button simplifies the task of constructing complex filter conditions and ensures accuracy and consistency in filtering data within the PIM. It eliminates the need for manual query writing, reducing potential errors and saving time for users who need to apply custom filters to their product data.

The "Cancel" button is a feature commonly found in user interfaces, including Product Information Management Systems (PIM). When clicked, the "Cancel" button cancels or aborts the current operation or action that the user is performing. It allows users to exit a form, discard changes, or abandon a process without saving any modifications.

The "Back" button is a commonly used feature in user interfaces, including the Product Information Management System (PIM). When clicked, the "Back" button navigates the user back to the previous page or screen they were entering and modify data.

 

The "Back" button can be used to go back to the previous form or screen without losing any entered information. It provides an option to review or modify data before proceeding.

The "Create" button is a feature commonly found in user interfaces, including Product Information Management Systems (PIM). When clicked, the "Create" button initiates the process of creating a new 'View' based on the data entered in the forms. This includes validating the entered data, creating the view, and applying any relevant restriction filters.

 

By defining the 'View' and clicking the "Create" button, users can create personalized views of product information tailored to their requirements. This enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of data security and control over the displayed information, improving data relevance and usability.