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Custom Product Flow

Creating a New Product in EzyCreate​

Overview​

This document outlines the complete procedure for creating a Merchandise Product and a Customizable Product in EzyCreate. It includes key terminologies, preconditions, and step-by-step instructions for each product type.

Key Terminologies

  • Product Blank A foundational base item (e.g., mug, t-shirt) that includes only basic definitions such as dimensions and type. It does not include pricing, eCommerce configurations, templates, or designs.

    ➤ Example: A standard 11oz mug with no associated template or sales info.

  • Product A market-ready version that includes all attributes necessary for selling, including pricing, eCommerce metadata, and at least one design template.

  • Product Types

    • Customizable Product: End users can personalize using the design tool (e.g., add images, text).

    • Merchandise Product: Pre-designed product (e.g., branded merch) that may or may not allow image uploads.

  • Template A design layout applied to a product blank.

  • Template Group A collection of templates with similar designs, used to organize variants.

  • Variant A version of the product that varies by design, size, color, etc., within the same template group.

  • SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) A unique identifier for each variant.

  • Merch Album A group of pre-uploaded images used in product customization.

Preconditions​

Before beginning product creation:

  • Log into EzyAdmin.

  • Ensure you have the necessary permissions to create/manage products.

  • Ensure:

    • At least one product blank exists.
    • At least one published template is available.

Procedure: How to Create a Merchandise Product​

Step 1: Navigate to Product Creation​

  • Log into EzyAdmin.
  • From the left sidebar, go to Products → My Products.
  • Click + Create new product.

Step 2: Select a Product Blank​

  • Under Step 1 - Product Blank, click Select product blank.
  • Choose a base item (e.g., Standard Mug).
  • Preview the product blank details (name, ID, size, description).
  • Click Next.

Step 3: Choose Product Type​

  • In the Product Type tab, select: Merch product
  • Click Next.

Step 4: Select Template​

  • Click Select a template.
  • Choose a template design.

If your template does not appear, ensure it is published.

  • Click Next.

Step 5: Add Product Variants​

  • In the Product Variants tab, click + Add variants.
  • Only designs from the same template group can be added.
  • Use "Set default" to mark one variant as default.
  • Use the icon to remove a variant.

Important:

  • All variants must be visually unique.
  • All variants must belong to the same template group.
  • One variant must be marked as default.
  • Click Next.

Step 6: Enter Product Details​

  • Select the product language (e.g., English).

  • Fill in:

    • Product Name
    • Description
    • Specifications (materials, dimensions, etc.)
    • Tags (used for filtering and search)

  • Click Next.

Step 7: Manage Albums & Upload Settings​

  • Click Select albums to associate image collections.

You can also manage merch albums from Creative Asset → Merch Albums.

  • Remove any undesired albums.
  • (Optional) Enable "Allow users to upload photos while customizing".
  • Click Next.

Step 8: Set Product Prices​

  • All added variants will be shown with editable:

    • SKU
    • Price

  • Click the icon for each entry to update pricing.

  • Click Save after updating each entry.

  • Click Next.

Step 9: Upload Mockup Images​

  • Upload visual previews/mockups.

📷 Ensure mockups accurately represent the template design.

  • Click Next.

Step 10: Final Preview and Save​

  • Review the following:

    • Product details
    • Variants
    • Pricing
    • Albums
    • Mockups

  • If everything is correct, click Save.

Procedure: How to Create a Customizable Product​

 Step 1: Navigate to Product Creation​

  • Log into EzyAdmin.
  • From the left sidebar, go to Products → My Products.
  • Click + Create new product.

Step 2: Select a Product Blank​

  • Under Step 1 - Product Blank, click Select product blank.
  • Choose a base item (e.g., Standard Mug).
  • Preview the product blank (name, ID, size, description).
  • Click Next.

Step 3: Choose Product Type​

  • In the Product Type tab, select: Customizable product
  • Click Next.

Step 4: Select Template​

  • Click Select a template.
  • Choose a template design.

Ensure the template is published if it doesn’t appear.

  • Click Next.

Step 5: Add Product Variants​

  • In the Product Variants tab, click + Add variants.
  • Only designs from the same template group can be added.
  • Use "Set default" to mark one variant as default.
  • Use the icon to remove a variant.

Important:

  • All variants must be visually unique.
  • All variants must belong to the same template group.
  • One variant must be marked as default.
  • Click Next.

Step 6: Enter Product Details​

  • Select the product language (e.g., English).

  • Fill in:

    • Product Name
    • Description
    • Specifications (materials, dimensions, etc.)
    • Tags (used for filtering and search)

  • Click Next.

Step 7: Set Product Prices​

  • All variants will be shown with editable:

    • SKU
    • Price

  • Click the icon to update each entry.

  • Click Save, then Next.

Step 8: Upload Mockup Images​

  • Upload accurate visual mockups.

📷 Ensure mockups reflect the selected design properly.

  • Click Next.

Step 9: Final Preview and Save​

  • Review the following:

    • Product details

    • Variants

    • Pricing

    • Albums

    • Mockups

      Your merchandise product is now ready for publishing and sale on the platform. If you need additional guidance or encounter issues during setup, please contact the support team at support@ezycreate.com.