Using Accessories to create drill down options for linens

Talon H. shared this question 10 months ago
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I have dozens of different types of linens, so while trying to figure out the best way to add them to IO I came across the following Knowledge Base article that says to use the Accessories feature to get the job done:

https://rental.software/support/knowledge-base/article/accessories-previously-called-options_1?search=6fb1b5dca78f3c167e65112c2a2d8f97

While that's one step in the right direction, the article implies that colors are the only variable, when in fact we have:

  • Type (tablecloth, topper, runner, sash, etc.)
  • Shape (rectangle vs. circle)
  • Table Length (for 6' table, 8' table)
  • Color (we have 30)
  • Width (to the floor vs. hanging over)
  • Fabric (flat, crushed taffeta, satin, etc.)

With just one sub-level of criteria (ie. color) the accessory solution seems to work just fine (though 30 colors is a lot). However, the complexity of having everything seems overwhelming (both to enter in, as well as for the customer to choose).

I'm planning on...

  1. Creating separate items for each table (ie. round table, 6' table, 8' table), and accessory (chair cover, sash, runner, topper, napkin) which will take care of the first three criteria above.
  2. Create accessory for color (if I can find a way, I'd like to separate basic vs premium colors)
  3. The fabric and width might just have to be done manually after receiving the quote?

Is there a better way to do this?

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Here is a video on one way we recommend setting up linens...this is the most popular way...and the most complex way but it does work!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5boMFXPoAc8&t=299s

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Here is a video on one way we recommend setting up linens...this is the most popular way...and the most complex way but it does work!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5boMFXPoAc8&t=299s

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