Product Types allow categorizing uploaded products as belonging to certain product groups or having certain attributes. Product Types are global - they pertain to all events in the system.
(Note: for Product Categories, which allow exhibitors to choose products and services that they provide, see Product Categories.
To add a Track, please see Track Management)
Navigation
Exposition -> Settings -> Product Type
OR
Global Settings -> Exposition Management -> Product Type
Product Type List
ID: unique identifier of each product type. Can be clicked to access the Update screen
Name: can be clicked to access the Update screen.
Display on Web will allow product type to be shown in the list of product types when a product is entered and in the public listing for the product.
Delete: check the checkboxes for Product Types to delete and click on the Delete button.
Adding a Product Type
Name- will be displayed on the public site.
Description - an internal field for event management to provide more information about the product category. Not visible to the exhibitors or attendees.
Code - may be used in reporting.
Display on Web - shows or hides the Product Type from the public site.
Upload Image - jpg, gif and png images sized under 45x45px can be uploaded.
Updating a Product Type
In the Product Type list click on the name of the Product Type you'd like to update.
Name- will be displayed on the public site.
Description - an internal field for event management to provide more information about the product category. Not visible to the exhibitors or attendees.
Code - may be used in reporting.
Display on Web - shows or hides the Product Type from the public site.
Upload Image - an existing image can be Viewed or Removed. When the image is removed, a new image can be uploaded.
Removing/Hiding a Product Type
If a product type has not been used, check the Delete checkbox and click the Delete button.
If the Product Type has been selected by an exhibitor for a product, a message will be displayed:
Can't delete Product Type . It has been already used.
In this case, hide the Product Type from being selected or displayed by unchecking Display on Web and Updating
Exhibitors selecting Product Type
When Exhibitors enter their products the Product Type choices will be available for multiple selection.
Product Type display in Booth Listing
Product Gallery
Product Gallery will display the list of Product Types. Clicking on product type will filter the products list to just that type. Clicking on All will show all Products.
The Search feature includes searching/filtering products by one or more Product Type.
Booth Profile
When Product Type images are uploaded the icons will be displayed in the Product listings on an e-booth:
If Product Type image is not present, the Type remains available in the gallery for searching and filtering. However, no icon will be displayed in the individual exhibitor profile.
Reporting on Product Types
As Product Type use varies widely, product type reporting may require custom development.