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SmartSpace allows you to provide a wide range of options for any one product via two methods, Colour options and Size/Style options.  These two methods can also be combined to provide ever greater flexibility.

This document will show you how to;

Overview

Colour Options start with a Colour list which is created by the user.  A series of colours are configured which can include a colour plus an image.

After the colours are created, they are saved into a Colour List.  Any number of colours and Colour Lists can be saved.

A Colour List can be attached to each product, which then forms the basis for the Colour OptionsStyles and sizes can also be included in Colour Options.

Advanced features or Colour Options can be configured starting with the Colour Options selection in the Product Category record.

The Colour Options system can also be used to keep track of inventory (where enabled).  In this way you can accurately measure all stock at any time.

Colour Lists

Colour lists are accessed through the Manage Colours link in the Product/Prices area of the Control Panel menu.

Before creating a Colour List you need to create Colours;

Once you have created the colours, you create a Colour List.  Any one colour can be used for multiple Colour Lists;

Using Colour Lists with Products

Attach a list to a product in the main Product Details form in the product management area.

To fully enable the Colour List, you need to save the Product Options;

Advanced Colour Options Features

As well as presenting options to users, other more advanced features can be activated using the colours saved in the applicable colour list;

User Experience with Combined Colours and Styles/Sizes

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