VirtueMart - 1.1 User Manual
Product Administration
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4.6. Product Administration
VirtueMart offers the ability to categorize products not only by manufacturer, but also by product
category. Product categories may also contain subcategories enabling storekeepers to manage their
products in as much detail as possible. Because products and product categories are associated to a
particular vendor, it is important to create your vendor records before creating the product and product
category records.
category. Product categories may also contain subcategories enabling storekeepers to manage their
products in as much detail as possible. Because products and product categories are associated to a
particular vendor, it is important to create your vendor records before creating the product and product
category records.
4.6.1. Product Categories
VirtueMart includes the ability to associate products to product categories and subcategories to enable
better product management.
better product management.
Figure 4.13. VirtueMart Administration: Category List
4.6.1.1. Adding or modifying Product Categories
To create a new product category, open the Product Category Form: "Products" # "Add Category".
To modify an existing category, click on the name of the category you want to edit in the category list.
Figure 4.14. VirtueMart Administration: Category Form