Product Category Tree

Product Category Tree

Organizing products efficiently can be a challenge, especially when managing a growing inventory.


A well-structured Product Category Tree helps you streamline product organization, making it easier to search, filter, and manage inventory across RepairDesk, WooCommerce, and Shopify. Use categories and subcategories to keep your stock structured, improve navigation, and enhance the checkout experience. Watch this step-by-step video to get started:

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Product Categories Video Guide:


FAQs

How can I create a new product category in RepairDesk?

To create a new product category:

  1. Go to Store Settings > Module Configurations > Manage Product Categories.
  2. Click on the Create Category button.
  3. Enter the category name in the Category Name field and click Save to add the category.
How does the new Product Category structure impact WooCommerce?

If you’re using the WooCommerce integration, you can sync and map your categories from RepairDesk to your WooCommerce store.

  1. Select a category and click Sync Now from the Actions panel on the right.
  2. Synced categories can be identified with the WooCommerce logo next to each category.
  3. Once Synced, the system will allow you to map this category to one of your WooCommerce Categories from the dropdown.
  4. The category tree for each product will be mapped accordingly on your WooCommerce store. 
How does the Product Category tree structure reflect on Shopify?
If you're using the Shopify integration, you can sync your categories from RepairDesk to Shopify with ease. In Shopify's structure, the final sub-category in your hierarchy will be set as the Product Type, while the preceding categories will be added as Product Tags.
Can I perform bulk actions on multiple product categories?

Yes! You can apply bulk actions by selecting multiple product categories and performing actions such as:

  • Enabling/disabling POS visibility.
  • Assigning commission percentages.
  • Updating retail markup.
  • Applying valuation methods.
How do I edit or delete a product category?
  • To edit a category, click the Edit button next to the category name.
  • To delete a category, click the Delete button next to the category name. Note: Deleting a category will remove its association with products, so ensure items are reassigned before deletion.
How can I sync Product Categories with Shopify?

You can now manage Shopify syncing for product categories directly from the Manage Product Categories page, instead of the Shopify Integration Settings.

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Go to Manage Product Categories.

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Click the Actions menu next to the parent or child category you want to sync.

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Select Sync Now to sync all items within that category to Shopify.

Sync Now Option
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Once synced, a Shopify icon will appear next to the category for easy identification. The Sync Now option will change to Unsync if the category is already synced.

Shopify Synced Icon
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For bulk syncing or unsyncing, use the Bulk Actions menu at the top of the category list.

Bulk Sync Options
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If you choose to Unsync, a confirmation pop-up will show how many items are currently synced and will be affected. You can also view the list of those items before confirming.