Objects and Attributes
Manage the building blocks of your product information!
The Objects and Attributes page allows you to create and manage the structure for your Quable PIM content.


The page is divided into three panels:


The information displayed in the panels depends on the Type of Object selected from the dropdown list at the top of the page (above the Left panel).


When you make a selection, the page displays:
- Left panel - All objects of the selected type
- Center panel - The hierarchy levels of the selected type
- Right panel - Properties for the selected object. By default, the highest level object is selected and displayed.
Before you can manage your objects and attributes, it's essential to really understand what they are and how they're used. Detailed descriptions of both are included on this page in the Objects Overview and Attributes Overview sections.
Objects Overview
Objects are the templates for your Quable PIM product information. They're used as blueprints for organizing and defining how your product information is displayed.
A simple way to understand these templates is to think of objects as containers that store your product information and attributes are the information being stored.


Object Types
In order to build a solid structure, you need a framework. This is where objects come in. They define how and where your product information is displayed.
Quable PIM provides five distinct types of objects:
Object | Description |
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Defines the layout for the display of your categories and subcategories. | |
Main object type Defines the layout for the display of your product information. | |
Defines the attributes displayed for variations of your documents. | |
Defines the attributes displayed for your digital media files (photos, videos, music, etc.). | |
Defines the kinds of relationships available for your objects. |
The different object types work together to form the structure of your data model:


Object Hierarchy
Object hierarchy vs. product classifications
Don't confuse them! Object hierarchies only define the layout for the display of the information in your Quable PIM objects. They don't define how your content is categorized.
Each object type has its own hierarchy with distinct properties for each hierarchy level. Hierarchy levels correlate to the placement of an object's content in Quable PIM. At any time, you can view an object's hierarchy and the properties for each level.
To view the hierarchy levels for an object type:
- Select an object type from the Type of Object dropdown list.
- Click on an object in the Left panel. The hierarchy is displayed in the Center panel.
- Click on a level in the hierarchy. The properties for the selected hierarchy level is displayed in the Right panel.


Selected object types are underlined in the Left panel and selected hierarchy levels are highlighted in the Center panel.
The hierarchy levels displayed in the Center panel change according to the organization of your product information. By default, at least four levels are automatically generated when creating your objects in Quable PIM.
The properties for each hierarchy level can be modified to suit your preferences.
Note: Quable PIM does not recommend changing the Code attribute.
The overall process for managing object hierarchy is the same for each object type, however there are some differences. The following sections describe how to manage the hierarchy for each object type.
Attributes Overview
As described earlier in the Objects Overview, objects store your product information in attributes.


Attributes are the names, descriptions, and any other information in your objects that describe your content. You can define different attributes according to different object types.
Attribute Types
Quable PIM provides the following attribute types:
Type | Description |
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Date | An entry area that only accepts date content in DD/MM/YYYY format. |
Decimal | An entry area that only accepts numerical content (decimals only). |
Hour | An entry area that only accepts time content in HH:MM format. |
HTML text | An entry area that accepts HTML content. |
Integer | An entry area that only accepts numerical content (whole numbers only). |
Multiline text | An entry area that accepts multiple lines of text. Note: The administrator can set a character limit for this attribute. |
Multiple predefined value list | A selection area that accepts multiple choices from a predefined list. |
Raw | Text in JSON format that can be interpreted as a table. |
Simple text | An entry area that accepts a single line of text. Note: The administrator can set a character limit for this attribute. |
Simple text not translatable | An entry area that accepts text that is never translated. Warning: When you fill in the attribute in any language of the PIM, it is automatically copied to all other languages. |
Single predefined value list | A selection area that only accepts a single choice from a predefined list. |
Yes / No | A selection area that only accepts a single choice of Yes or No. Note: When you fill in the attribute in any language of the PIM, it is automatically copied in all the other languages. |
Adding Attributes
Attributes are always the final (lowest) level of a hierarchy.
To add an attribute, select an object from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | If not automatically selected, select the object to contain the attribute. |
Center |
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Right | Define the attribute values in the New Attribute form (described below). |
The New Attribute form allows you to define specific properties and behaviors for each attribute.


The following properties are available:
Information | Description | Mandatory | ||
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Name | Enter a name for the attribute | Yes | ||
Code | Click in the entry area to initiate an auto-generated code for the new attribute. This can be changed manually. However, in order to avoid conflicts with system keywords and values, the Code value cannot:
| Yes | ||
Description | Enter a definition or an explanation of the attribute. | |||
Help Text | Enter additional text to be displayed when the attribute is hovered over in the object. | |||
Type | Select the attribute type from the dropdown list. | Yes | ||
Attribute Sets | If the attribute is assigned to one or more attribute sets, the attribute is only visible on objects with the designated attribute set(s). | |||
Maximum number of characters accepted | Text entry areas only. Define the maximum number of characters allowed in a text area. | |||
Main data | Select the checkbox to display the value of this attribute in the header of the object. | |||
Mandatory | Select the checkbox to specify that the object cannot be saved until this attribute is completed. If not selected, the attribute is optional and the object can be saved without it. | |||
Filterable (search) | Select the checkbox to specify that the attribute can be used as a filter in an advanced search. If not selected, the attribute is not available as a filter for an advanced search. | |||
Visible (internal) | Select the checkbox to specify that the attribute is visible in the PIM to users whose attribute access profile authorizes viewing attributes. If not selected, the attribute is not visible in the PIM to users without the appropriate attribute access permissions. | |||
Editable (internal) | Select the checkbox to specify that the attribute can be modified by users whose attribute access profile authorizes modifying attributes. If not selected, the new attribute can not be modified by users without the appropriate attribute access permissions. | |||
Visible (extranet) | Select the checkbox to specify that the attribute is visible in the extranet (if any) to users whose attribute access profile authorizes viewing attributes. If not selected, the new attribute is not visible in the extranet to users without the appropriate attribute access permissions. |
Once you've entered values for the attribute properties, click the Apply button to save the attribute or the Remove button to abort the creation of a new attribute.
Editing Attributes
At any time, you can modify the attributes for an object.
To edit an attribute, select an object from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left |
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Center | Select the attribute to edit from the 5th hierarchy level. |
Right |
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Deleting Attributes
To delete an attribute, select an object from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left |
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Center | Select the attribute to delete from the 5th hierarchy level. |
Right | Click the Remove button. |
A dialog is displayed to confirm that you want to delete the attribute.


Enter the attribute code and click the Remove button to delete the attribute or click the Cancel button to abort the deletion.
Classification
To avoid confusion, it's important to understand the difference:
Classification Object | Classification |
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A template that specifies how to display the attributes that describe your classifications. No matter the number of classifications you may have for categorizing your product information, there is only one Classification object. |
Classifications are the categories and subcategories used to organize your documents or assets. There are no standard rules for defining classifications for your documents. You are free to decide what works best for your content. Classifications can be defined from categories:
Note: While there is is no limit on the number of classifications you can have to organize your content, Quable PIM strongly recommends having a maximum of three levels of classifications. |
The information in this section describes how to manage the Classification object.
Classification Hierarchy
All classifications belong to a master classification list in Quable PIM.


Because classifications belong to a master classification object, any actions on this object must be performed at the third level (or lower) of the Classification hierarchy (the second level is an internal Quable PIM placeholder).
This does not impact the hierarchy of your product classifications, it only affects the display of classification information.
For example, to create this classification (shown from Advanced Search):


The hierarchy looks like:


Classifications are visible from:
- the Advanced Search page,
- theData menu when creating a new document, or
- the breadcrumbs at the top of documents.
The hierarchy levels for the Classification object type define how your classification information is displayed.


Hierarchy Level | Description | |
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1 | First level | This level defines the master classification. Its properties are not visible or editable. |
2 | Second level | This level defines the first tab when viewing a classification. Its properties are automatically generated by Quable PIM. They contain the Name of the hierarchy level and the Code (with additional information defining its position). To ensure proper functioning of Quable PIM, we strongly advise against modifying these properties. |
3 | Third level | This level defines the first section when viewing a classification from the Advanced Search or Data menus. All content for the first tab of a classification is within this level. Its properties are automatically generated by Quable PIM. They contain the Name of the hierarchy level and the Code (with additional information defining its position). |
4 | Fourth level | This level defines an attribute group in the first section when viewing a classification from the Advanced Search or Data menus. Its properties are automatically generated by Quable PIM. They contain the Name of the hierarchy level and the Code (with additional information defining its position). |
5 | Fifth level | This level contains all of the attributes of the attribute group. The Name and Description attributes are mandatory. The properties for each attribute in this level are displayed in the Right panel. |
Adding Levels
While there is only one Classification object, you can add, edit, and delete the levels (3rd, 4th, or 5th) to customize the display of your classification information. The following sections describe the steps to take.
Second Level - Tabs
By default, classifications are limited to two tabs: Editing and Assets. Any additions at the second hierarchy level are ignored.
Third Level - Sections
To add a new section (third hierarchy level), select Classification from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | The Classification object is automatically selected. |
Center |
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Right | Enter values for the properties of the new section:
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The new section is displayed in the Center panel (at the third level of the hierarchy).


The new section will not be visible until it contains at least one attribute group and one attribute with the Visible property enabled.
Fourth Level - Attribute Groups
To add a new attribute group (fourth hierarchy level), select Classification from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | The Classification object is automatically selected. |
Center |
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Right | Enter values for the properties of the new attribute group:
|
The new attribute group is displayed in the Center panel (at the fourth level of the hierarchy).


The new attribute group will not be visible until it contains at least one attribute with the Visible property enabled.
Fifth Level - Attributes
To add attributes to a section, select Classification from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | The Classification object is automatically selected. |
Center |
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Right | Define the attribute values in the New Attribute form. |
The new attribute is displayed in the Center panel (at the fifth level of the hierarchy).
Attention
Don't confuse classification object properties with attributes!
- Properties describe an object (the classification type)
- Attributes are the information displayed in classifications


Editing Levels
At any time, you can modify the properties that describe a hierarchy level (third level or lower).
To edit a hierarchy level, select Classification from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | The Classification object is automatically selected. |
Center | Select a hierarchy level to modify (3rd, 4th, or 5th level). |
Right |
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Deleting Levels
A hierarchy level can only be deleted if:
- no objects are associated with it (documents, variants, assets, links) and
- it has no sections/attribute groups/attributes.
The Remove button is disabled if a hierarchy level is associated with an object or is not empty.
To delete a hierarchy level (3rd, 4th, or 5th), select Classification from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | The Classification object is automatically selected. |
Center | Select a hierarchy level to delete (3rd, 4th, or 5th level). |
Right | Click the Remove button. |
A dialog is displayed to confirm the deletion:


Click the Yes button to delete the hierarchy level or click the No button (or the "X" in the upper right corner) to abort the deletion.
Attention
This action is irreversible. Once a hierarchy level has been deleted, it can't be recovered.
Documents
To avoid confusion, it's important to understand the difference:
Document Object | Document |
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A template that specifies how to display the attributes in your documents. Document objects define the tabs, sections, attributes, and attribute groups displayed on your documents. You can specify different hierarchies and attributes to characterize each different type of document object. |
Documents display all of the attributes that describe your products ... and more! They can describe a wide range of information such as:
The only limit is your imagination! |
The information in this section describes how to manage the Document object.
Document Hierarchy
Document object hierarchy defines the presentation of your Quable PIM content (product sheets, collections, etc.).
For example, to create this product document:


The hierarchy looks like:


Documents are visible from:
- the Advanced Search page and
- the Data menu.
The hierarchy levels for a Document object define how your information is displayed in tabs, sections, and groups within a document.


Hierarchy Level | Description | |
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1 | First level | This level defines the object type. In this example, a Product document. Its properties are the information entered on the New Document Type dialog when when creating a new document type. |
2 | Second level | This level defines the first tab when viewing a document from the Advanced Search or Data menus. All of the content (sections, groups, etc.) for a tab in a document descends from this level. Its properties are automatically generated by Quable PIM. They contain:
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3 | Third level | This level defines the first section on the first tab when viewing a document from the Advanced Search or Data menus. Its properties are automatically generated by Quable PIM. They contain:
If you have two or more sections, they will be displayed in a gray panel on the left side of the document. |
4 | Fourth level | This level defines an attribute group for the first section in a document. Its properties are automatically generated by Quable PIM. They contain:
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5 | Fifth level | This level contains all of the attributes of the attribute group. The properties for each attribute in this level are displayed in the Right panel. |
Adding Documents
To add a new document type, select Document from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left |
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A New Type of Document dialog is displayed:


Define the following properties for the new document type:
Information | Description |
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Label | Enter a descriptive name for the document type. |
Code | You can either:
Note: This value cannot be changed after the new document type has been created. |
Abbreviation | Enter a two-character alphanumeric value to identify the document. This is displayed in the document when the Minimal icon with abbreviation option is selected as the Model. |
Description | Enter text to describe the purpose of the document type. |
Uses Variants | Specify if documents of this type will use variants. |
Model | Select a layout model for the document header when a user views it from the Advanced Search or Data menus:
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Once you've entered values for the document properties, click the Apply button to save the new document type or click the Cancel button (or the "X" in the upper right corner) to abort the creation of a new document type.
The new document type is displayed in the Left panel.
Attention
Don't confuse document object properties with attributes!
- Properties describe an object (the document type)
- Attributes are the information displayed in documents


Adding Levels
The Document object is the most flexible object type. You can add, edit, and delete any of the hierarchy levels to customize the display of the information in your documents. The following sections describe the steps to take.
Second Level - Tabs
To add a new tab (second hierarchy level), select Document from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | Select a document type from the list. |
Center |
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Right | Enter values for the properties of the new tab:
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The new tab is displayed in the Center panel (at the second level of the hierarchy).


The new tab will not be visible until it contains at least one section, one group of attributes, and one attribute with the Visible property enabled.
Third Level - Sections
To add a new section, select Document from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | Select a document type from the list. |
Center |
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Right | Enter values for the properties of the new section:
|
The new section is displayed in the Center panel (at the third level of the hierarchy).


The new section will not be visible until it contains at least one attribute group and one attribute with the Visible property enabled.
Fourth Level - Attribute Groups
To add a group of attributes to a section, select Document from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | Select a document type from the list. |
Center |
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Right | Enter values for the properties of the new attribute group:
|
The new attribute group is displayed in the Center panel (at the fourth level of the hierarchy).


The new attribute group will not be visible until it contains at least one attribute with the Visible property enabled.
Fifth Level - Attributes
To add attributes to an attribute group, select Document from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | Select a document type from the list. |
Center |
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Right | Define the attribute values in the New Attribute form. |
The new attributes are displayed in the Center panel (at the fifth level of the hierarchy).
Attention
Don't confuse document object properties with attributes!
- Properties describe an object (the document type)
- Attributes are the information displayed in documents


Editing Levels
At any time, you can modify the properties that describe a hierarchy level.
To edit a hierarchy level, select Document from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | Select the document type to edit from the list of product document types. |
Center | Select a hierarchy level to edit. |
Right |
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Deleting Levels
A hierarchy level can only be deleted if:
- no objects are associated with it (documents, variants, assets, links) and
- it has no sections/attribute groups/attributes.
The Remove button is disabled if a classification level is associated with an object or is not empty.
To delete a hierarchy level, select Document from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | Select the document type to delete from the list of document types. |
Center | Select a hierarchy level to delete. |
Right | Click the Remove button. |
A dialog is displayed to confirm the deletion:


Click the Yes button to delete the hierarchy level or click the No button (or the "X" in the upper right corner) to abort the deletion.
Attention
This action is irreversible. Once a hierarchy level has been deleted, it can't be recovered.
Deleting Documents
To delete a document type, select Document from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left |
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A message is displayed to confirm that you want to delete the document.


Click the Yes button to delete the document, or click the No button to abort the deletion.
Attention
This action is irreversible. Once a document type has been deleted, it can't be recovered.
Variants
To avoid confusion, it's important to understand the difference:
Variant Object | Variants |
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A template that specifies how to display the attributes in your variants. No matter the number of variants you may have for differentiating your product information, there is only one Variant object. |
Variants, sometimes referred to as a Stock Keeping Units (SKU), display all of the attributes that describe different versions of a product such as color, size, etc. |
The information in this section describes how to manage the Variant object.
Variant Hierarchy
All variants belong to a master variant list in Quable PIM.


Because variants belong to a master variant object, any actions on this object must be performed at the third level (or lower) of the Variant hierarchy (the second level is an internal Quable PIM placeholder).
This does not impact the hierarchy of your product variations, it only affects the display of variant information.
For example, to create this variant (shown from a product document):


The hierarchy looks like:


Variants are visible from:
- the Advanced Search page,
- the Data menu, and
- related documents.
The hierarchy levels for the Variant object type define how your classification information is displayed.


Hierarchy Level | Description | |
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1 | First level | This level defines the master variant. Its properties are not visible or editable. |
2 | Second level | This level is an internal Quable PIM placeholder. Variant objects don't display tabs. Its properties are automatically generated by Quable PIM. They contain the Name of the hierarchy level and the Code (with additional information defining its position). To ensure proper functioning of Quable PIM, we strongly advise against modifying these properties. |
3 | Third level | This level is an internal Quable PIM placeholder. It contains the Its properties are automatically generated by Quable PIM. They contain the Name of the hierarchy level and the Code (with additional information defining its position). |
4 | Fourth level | This level defines an attribute group when viewing a variant from a document. Its properties are automatically generated by Quable PIM. They contain the Name of the hierarchy level and the Code (with additional information defining its position). |
5 | Fifth level | This level contains all of the attributes of the attribute group. The Name attribute is mandatory. The properties for each attribute in this level are displayed in the Right panel. |
Adding Levels
While there is only one Variant object, you can add, edit, and delete the levels (3rd, 4th, or 5th) to customize the display of your variant information. The following sections describe the steps to take.
Third Level - Sections
To add a section, select Variant from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | The Variant object is automatically selected. |
Center |
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Right | Enter values for the properties of the new section:
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The new section is displayed in the Center panel (at the third level of the hierarchy).


The new section will not be visible until it contains at least one attribute group and one attribute with the Visible property enabled.
Fourth Level - Attribute Groups
To add a group of attributes to a section, select Variant from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | The Variant object is automatically selected. |
Center |
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Right | Enter values for the properties of the new attribute group:
|
The new attribute group is displayed in the Center panel (at the fourth level of the hierarchy).


The new attribute group will not be visible until it contains at least one attribute with the Visible property enabled.
Fifth Level - Attributes
To add attributes to an attribute group, select Variant from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | The Variant object is automatically selected. |
Center |
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Right | Define the attribute values in the New Attribute form. |
The new attributes are displayed in the Center panel (at the fifth level of the hierarchy).
Attention
Don't confuse variant object properties with attributes!
- Properties describe an object (the variant type)
- Attributes are the information displayed in documents


Editing Levels
At any time, you can modify the properties that describe a hierarchy level (fourth or fifth levels).
To edit a hierarchy level, select Variant from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | The Variant object is automatically selected. |
Center | Select a hierarchy level (3rd, 4th, or 5th level) to modify. |
Right |
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Deleting Levels
A hierarchy level can only be deleted if:
- no objects are associated with it (documents or links) and
- it has no sections/attributes.
The Remove button is disabled if a classification level is associated with an object or is not empty.
To delete a hierarchy level (3rd, 4th, or 5th), select Variant from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | The Variant object is automatically selected. |
Center | Select a hierarchy level (3rd, 4th, or 5th) to delete. |
Right | Click the Remove button. |
A message is displayed to confirm that you want to delete the variant.


Click the Yes button to delete the variant or click the No button (or the "X" in the upper right corner) to abort the deletion.
Attention
This action is irreversible. Once a hiearchy level has been deleted, it can't be recovered.
Assets
To avoid confusion, it's important to understand the difference:
Asset Object | Asset |
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A template that specifies how to display the attributes that describe your assets. No matter the number of assets (digital media files) you may have, there is only one Asset object. |
Assets are the digital media files (e.g., videos, images, audio clips) that enrich your product information. You can use any kind of asset to enrich your Quable PIM content. Maximum size: 400 MB. You can include attributes that are displayed to describe them. |
The information in this section describes how to manage the Asset object.
Asset Hierarchy
All assets belong to a master asset list in Quable PIM.


Because assets belong to a master asset object with default settings and attributes, any actions on this object must be performed at the third level (or lower) of the Asset hierarchy (the second level is an internal Quable PIM placeholder).
This does not impact the hierarchy of your assets, it only affects the display of asset information.
For example, to create this asset (shown from a document):


The hierarchy looks like:


Assets are visible from:
- the Advanced Search page,
- Data menu, and
- related documents.
The hierarchy levels for the Asset object type define how your asset information is displayed.


Hierarchy Level | Description | |
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1 | First level | This level defines the master asset. Its properties are not visible or editable. |
2 | Second level | This level is an internal Quable PIM placeholder. Asset objects don't display tabs. Its properties are automatically generated by Quable PIM. They contain the Name of the hierarchy level and the Code (with additional information defining its position). To ensure proper functioning of Quable PIM, we strongly advise against modifying these properties. |
3 | Third level | This level is an internal Quable PIM placeholder. This level defines the first section when viewing an asset. Its properties are automatically generated by Quable PIM. They contain the Name of the hierarchy level and the Code (with additional information defining its position). Note: The section name is not displayed when viewing an asset. |
4 | Fourth level | This level defines an attribute group for the first section in an asset. Its properties are automatically generated by Quable PIM. They contain the Name of the hierarchy level and the Code (with additional information defining its position). |
5 | Fifth level | This level contains all of the attributes of the attribute group. The properties for each attribute in this level are displayed in the Right panel. |
Adding Levels
While there is only one Asset object, you can add, edit, and delete the fourth and fifth levels to customize the display of your asset information. The following sections describe the steps to take.
Third Level - Sections
To add a new section, select Asset from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | The Asset object is automatically selected. |
Center |
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Right | Enter values for the properties of the new section:
|
The new section is displayed in the Center panel (at the third level of the hierarchy).


The new section will not be visible until it contains at least one attribute group and one attribute with the Visible property enabled.
Fourth Level - Attribute Groups
To add a group of attributes to a section, select Asset from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | The Asset object is automatically selected. |
Center |
|
Right | Enter values for the properties of the new attribute group:
|
The new attribute group is displayed in the Center panel (at the fourth level of the hierarchy).


The new attribute group will not be visible until it contains at least one attribute with the Visible property enabled.
Fifth Level - Attributes
To add attributes to an attribute group, select Asset from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
---|---|
Left | The Asset object is automatically selected. |
Center |
|
Right | Define the attribute values in the New Attribute form. |
The new attributes are displayed in the Center panel (at the fifth level of the hierarchy).


Attention
Don't confuse asset object properties with attributes!
- Properties describe an object (the asset type)
- Attributes are the information displayed in asset
Editing Levels
At any time, you can modify the properties that describe a hierarchy level (3rd, 4th, or 5th).
To edit an asset type, select Asset from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
---|---|
Left | The Asset object is automatically selected. |
Center | Select a hierarchy level to modify (3rd, 4th, or 5th). |
Right |
|
Deleting Levels
A hierarchy level can only be deleted if:
- no objects are associated with it (documents, variants, assets, links) and
- it has no sections/attribute groups/attributes.
The Remove button is disabled if a hierarchy level is associated with an object or is not empty.
To delete a hierarchy level (3rd, 4th, or 5th), select Asset from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
---|---|
Left | The Asset object is automatically selected. |
Center | Select a hierarchy level to delete (3rd, 4th, or 5th). |
Right | Click the Remove button. |
A dialog is displayed to confirm the deletion:


Click the Yes button to delete the hierarchy level or click the No button (or the "X" in the upper right corner) to abort the deletion.
Attention
This action is irreversible. Once a hierarchy level has been deleted, it can't be recovered.
Links
To avoid confusion, it's important to understand the difference:
Link Object | Link |
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A template that specifies characteristics for links. You can specify different properties for each different type of link object. For links between documents, you can also specify attributes. |
Links are relationships between object types, such as related variants, related assets, cross-selling, collections, etc. |
Attention
A link must be created on the Link Types page before you can manage the link object.
Link Hierarchy
Link object hierarchy defines the structure for links between your different Quable PIM objects.
For example, to create these related documents:


The link hierarchy looks like:


Links are visible from documents or assets on the Related Documents tab.
The hierarchy levels for a Link object define the structure of a relationship between objects.


Hierarchy Level | Description | |
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1 | First level | This level defines the link object. Its properties are automatically generated by Quable PIM. They contain:
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2 | Second level | This level provides Quable PIM the first piece of technical information about the link between the objects. Its properties are automatically generated by Quable PIM. They contain:
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3 | Third level | This level provides Quable PIM the second piece of technical information about the link between objects. Its properties are automatically generated by Quable PIM. They contain:
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4 | Fourth level | This level provides Quable PIM the third piece of technical information about the link between objects. Its properties are automatically generated by Quable PIM. They contain:
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5 | (optionally) Fifth level | This level contains all of the attributes of the link. The properties for each attribute in this level are displayed in the Right panel. Note: This is available only for links between document objects. |
Managing Attributes
While Link objects have several hierarchy levels, Quable PIM recommends that you only add, edit, or delete attributes (fifth hierarchy level). The following section describes the steps to take.
Add Attributes
To add attributes to a link, select Link from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | Select a link type from the list. |
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Right | Define the attribute values in the New Attribute form. |
The new attributes are displayed in the Center panel (at the fifth level of the hierarchy).


Attention
Don't confuse link type properties with attributes!
- Properties describe an object (the link type)
- Attributes describe information for your object relationships
Edit Attributes
To edit a link attribute, select Link from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Panel | Action |
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Left | The Link object is automatically selected. |
Center | Select an attribute to edit. |
Right |
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Delete Attributes
To delete a link attribute, select Link from the Type of Object dropdown list.
Perform the actions in the panels, in the following order:
Left | The Link object is automatically selected. |
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Center | Select an attribute to delete. |
Right | Click the Remove button. |
Indexing
Indexation ensures that your Quable PIM product information is up to date. Any time you add, delete, or modify an object or attribute a message is displayed in red next to the Indexation button to remind you that an index is needed.
Attention
No other actions can be performed while an index is ongoing. If you have multiple actions to perform on the Object and Attributes page, it's best to complete them all before indexing.
To run an index click the Indexation button at the top of the Right panel.


Clicking the Indexation button displays the following dialog:


Click the Yes button to index your Quable PIM content or the No button to abort the index.
Updated 8 months ago