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Tab 1: General Info Configuration

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The General Info tab (#general) is the primary configuration screen for every product in FlexExt Store. It defines foundational identity attributes including the product title, URL routing alias, catalog category, operational product type, selling price, and inventory SKU.

1. Overview​

From the General Info tab, store administrators configure:

  • Product Title & Multilingual Localization: Set product titles with one-click switching across all active languages.
  • URL Alias & Canonical Routing: Define SEF-friendly URL route slugs.
  • Taxonomy Category Assignment: Assign the product to its home category in the catalog tree.
  • Product Type: Choose between Physical Goods, Digital Download, or Virtual Service.
  • Selling Price & SKU: Enter the base selling price and warehouse tracking code.

2. Before You Start​

  • Category Prerequisite: At least one active category must be created in Categories Manager.
  • Joomla User Permissions: Requires core.edit or core.create privileges on com_flexext_store.

3. Where to Find It​

  1. In the Products List, click + New Product or click the title of an existing product.
  2. The Product Editor opens with the General Info tab active by default.
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Figure 2: Product Editor — General Info tab configuring title, taxonomy category, operational type, SKU, and base selling price.
Interface Guide & Numbered Badges
  • 1 — Product Title: Localized product name with language indicator and auto-generated SEF URL alias (#jform_title).
  • 2 — Primary Store Category: Root category determining storefront breadcrumbs and navigation (#jform_category_id).
  • 3 — SKU / Product Code: Internal warehouse stock-keeping unit inventory identifier (#jform_sku).
  • 4 — Product Type: Archetype selector (Physical Item, Digital Download, or Virtual Service) (#jform_type).
  • 5 — Save Toolbar Action: Primary action button saving all product parameters to the database (button.button-apply).

4. Step-by-Step Configuration​

1

Entering Product Title and Alias (Badge 1)

Click the Title input field (marked 1) and type the official name of the product. The Alias field auto-generates from the title. If desired, customize the alias to optimize search keywords (e.g., ergonomic-office-chair). You should see: The alias populates automatically in lowercase with hyphens.

2

Assigning Catalog Category (Badge 2)

Open the Primary Store Category dropdown (marked 2). Select the primary category where this product should reside in the store navigation. You should see: The selected category determines the storefront breadcrumb path.

3

Configuring Inventory SKU (Badge 3)

In the SKU / Product Code field (marked 3), enter your internal warehouse stock-keeping unit (e.g., CHAIR-BLK-01). If left empty, FlexExt Store assigns a unique numeric SKU automatically upon saving. You should see: The identifier appears in order manifests and warehouse picking slips.

4

Selecting Product Type (Badge 4)

In the Product Type selector (marked 4), choose:

  • Physical: Requires shipping address and weight calculation during checkout.
  • Digital: Grants access to encrypted file downloads upon successful payment.
  • Service / Virtual: Non-shippable item requiring no parcel delivery (e.g., consultations, gift cards). You should see: The type badge updates in the top status bar.
5

Saving the Product (Badge 5)

Click the green Save button in the top toolbar (marked 5) to persist your changes, or Save & Close to return to the catalog list. You should see: A green Joomla system message confirms: "Product saved successfully."

5. Field Reference​

FieldDescriptionDefaultNotes & LimitsEdition
TitleLocalized product nameRequiredMultilingual (EN, PL, ES, DE, FR) Basic
AliasURL route slugAuto-generatedMust be unique per categoryBasic
CategoryPrimary store categoryTop-levelDetermines navigation and breadcrumbsBasic
Product TypePhysical, Digital, or ServicephysicalAffects checkout shipping requirementBasic
Selling PriceBase retail price0.00Supports 28 ISO currencies Basic
Special PriceDiscounted promotional priceEmptyTriggers "SALE" badge on cardsBasic
SKUStock Keeping Unit identifierOptionalIndexed for quick admin searchBasic
StatusPublished / Unpublished statePublished (1)Unpublished items return 404 to guestsBasic
FeaturedFeatured product promotion flagNo (0)Highlights card with "FEATURED" pillBasic
BrandManufacturer / Brand assignmentNoneFilterable on catalog bar Pro / Ultimate

6. Storefront Result​

Once published, the product appears in its assigned category grid with:

  • High-resolution product title and category link.
  • Formatted retail price (or strike-through base price if Special Price is defined).
  • Instant "Add to Cart" or "Select Options" button.

7. Tips & Best Practices​

Multilingual Title Switching

Click the language pills (EN, PL, ES, DE, FR) located above the title field to input native translated names without leaving the editor. If a language field is left blank, FlexExt Store automatically falls back to the default store language.

Unique Aliases

Do not create two products with identical aliases within the same category. Duplicate aliases will result in Joomla router ambiguities and unexpected redirect behavior.

8. Troubleshooting​

SymptomProbable CauseRecommended Resolution
Product is not accessible via direct URLStatus is set to Unpublished or parent category is unpublishedEnsure both the product and its parent category are published (green checkmark).
Alias field displays special characters errorAlias contains invalid URL symbols (e.g. ?, &, #)Use only lowercase alphanumeric characters and hyphens.
Customer is prompted for shipping address on digital goodsProduct Type is set to Physical instead of DigitalChange Product Type to Digital and save.