Glossary term
What is Attribute Set?
Definition
An Attribute Set is a predefined collection of relevant attributes assigned to a specific product type or category. For example, a Television attribute set includes screen size, display type, resolution, and HDMI ports. It helps PIM systems present only relevant fields, reduce clutter, and improve data completeness for each SKU type.
Different product types can require different sets of attributes. For example, an autonomous product data operation could take new industrial lighting products, apply the lighting attribute set for voltage, wattage, and light output, and identify required specifications that are still missing.
Attribute Set in an autonomous operation
- Step 1:
Input
New industrial lighting products
- Step 2:
Attribute Set
Apply the lighting attribute set for voltage, wattage, and light output
- Step 3:
Outcome
Identify required specifications that are still missing
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