What is the Grouping Option?
The Grouping Option setting determines which product option (such as Color, Size, Material, etc.) Fabrikatör should use as the default display option for a product group. This affects how your products are displayed and organized throughout the Fabrikatör interface.
Why is Grouping Option important?
Setting the appropriate Grouping Option helps:
Organize your products in a way that makes sense for your business
Make inventory management more intuitive
Improve how products are displayed in reports and dashboards
Streamline the purchase order creation process
How to set a Grouping Option for a product
Go to the Product Configuration Page by clicking on "Configure" > "Products" in the left sidebar
Find the product you want to update using the search bar or filters
Click directly in the Grouping Option column for that product
Select the desired option type from the dropdown (e.g., Size, Color, Material)
The change will save automatically
Note: If no default option is set, the first option selected in Shopify will be shown
Choosing the right Grouping Option
Choose the option that:
Is most important for inventory management
Makes the most sense for your purchasing workflow
Aligns with how your suppliers organize their products
Examples of Grouping Option in action
Example 1: T-shirts
Options: Color, Size
Recommended Grouping Option: "Color"
Result: Products will be primarily grouped by color, with sizes as sub-options
Example 2: Phone cases
Options: Model, Color
Recommended Grouping Option: "Model"
Result: Products will be primarily grouped by phone model, with colors as sub-options
How Grouping Option affects the Fabrikatör interface
When you set a Grouping Option, it affects:
How products are displayed in the Product Configuration Page
The organization of products in Purchase Orders
Default display options throughout the interface
Tips for effective Grouping Option management
Set consistent Grouping Options across similar product types
Choose the option that best aligns with your purchasing workflow
Consider how suppliers organize their products when setting Grouping Options
Review and update Grouping Options if your product structure changes