Add Folder, Kit, Item

1 Introduction
2 Quickstart (TL;DR)
3 Adding a Folder
4 Adding a Kit item
5 Adding an Item
6 Best Practices & Tips
7 Troubleshooting / FAQ

Introduction

In UltraCart, your product catalog is structured using Items, Folders, and Kits:

Items are individual products available for purchase.
Folders are used to organize items into logical groups, making catalog management easier.
Kits are bundled offerings that combine multiple items into a single sellable product.

Each serves a different purpose, and understanding how to create and manage them is key to keeping your catalog organized and your storefront optimized.

Quickstart (TL;DR)

Go to Items → Item Management.
Click the Add (+) button.
Choose Add Item, Add Folder, or Add Kit.
Fill out the form.
Click Save.

Adding a Folder

Hover over add in the item list header and select Add Folder.
Enter a Folder Name and optional Description.
(Optional) Choose a Parent Folder if you want to nest this folder.
Click Save.

At the next screen enter a name for the folder. The Folder Name can be anything you choose. Its a great way to separate items into smaller categories for ease maintaining them.

Note: Folders are for back-end organization only and don’t appear on your storefront unless explicitly configured.

Adding a Kit item

Hover over add in the item list header and select Add Kit.
Enter a unique Item ID and Description.
Under Kit Composition, select items to include in the kit.
Configure pricing and inventory options (e.g., pricing method, component visibility).
Click Save.

You'll arrived at the kit item editor to populate the fields and add the kit components (items).

Note: Kits are great for offering bundles, gift sets, or promotional packages.

Adding an Item

Hover over add in the item list header and select Add Item.
Enter the following required details:
- Item ID – A unique identifier (e.g., SKU123).
- Description – A customer-facing name for the item.
Optional: Fill in pricing, inventory, shipping, and category details.
Click Save to create the item.

This will then take you to the item editor to create a new Item. Click Save when finished.

Tip: After creating the item, you can use the Item Editor to configure additional options like images, upsells, digital delivery, and more.

Best Practices & Tips

Use Folders Thoughtfully: Group items by brand, category, or season for easier long-term management.
Descriptive Item IDs: Use item IDs that make sense to both your team and your fulfillment center.
Leverage Kits for Value: Bundling slow movers with top-sellers can improve inventory turnover.

Troubleshooting / FAQ

Q: I created an item but don’t see it on my store.

A: Make sure the item is set to “Active,” has inventory (if required), and is assigned to a storefront category.

Q: Can I reuse the same item in multiple kits?

A: Yes. Just monitor inventory closely to avoid overselling.

Q: What if I entered the wrong details when adding an item/folder/kit?

A: No problem—just click on the item from the Item Management list to edit it using the Item Editor.

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