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Setting up Meta Fields and Classes

Using meta fields and meta classes, it is possible to extend the meta data of catalog items and order forms. Meta fields are used for adding specific data about an item. For instance, if you create a meta class called "Wine" you will want to add meta fields that are specific details related to wines, for instance color, taste, vintage and maturity.

Adding Meta Fields to a Meta Class

1. Go to Administration > Catalog System > Meta Fields.

2. Click on New Meta Field to create a new meta field.

3. The Meta Field Edit page appears. There is a wide variety of parameters you can set for the meta field depending on the type you select.

Field	Description
Name	Enter a system name without spaces or special characters (e.g. "NumberMegapixels," without the quotes).
Friendly Name	Enter a user-friendly name seen by end-users on the back and front-end (e.g. "Number of Megapixels," without the quotes).
Description	Enter any additional information about the meta field.
Type	The drop-down menu shows the field types you can use for the meta field. The types available are: - datetime - decimal - float - money - Integer - Boolean - Date - Email - URL - Short String - Long String - Long Html String - String Dictionary - File - Image File - Dictionary
Search Properties	Depending on the data field type selected, you may have the option to set the search properties of the data field. The options are: - Allow search - allows for searching directly on this metafield. - Enable Sorting Search Results - search results will be sorted on this metafield. - Include Values in Search Results - when the search results is returned, the original value of this metafield will be included with the search results. - Tokenize - search is prepared for individual words in, for example a long product description property (word breaking). - Include in the Default Search - feature which tokenizes and combines metafield values for search from the front end site.

Adding Meta Field to a Catalog Meta Class

Go to Administration > Catalog System > Meta Classes or Administration > Order System > Meta Classes.
The meta field you created will appear in the list of meta fields. Select a meta class, checkmark the meta field you want to add to the meta class, and then click OK.