Managing swatch styles across multiple product groups becomes challenging when you need to update colors or images for specific option values. This guide demonstrates how to efficiently configure swatch styles in bulk using Grouptify's swatch configuration feature.

1. When You Need This Feature

Consider this scenario: you have 1,000 product groups using color options like blue, red, purple, and yellow with swatch appearance. You've configured blue to display with a specific color code, red to use a gradient mix of dark and light red, and so on.

When you decide to change these swatch styles - perhaps using different colors or images - you would typically need to:

• Check each product group individually to see which colors are used
• Manually update each swatch style one by one
• Ensure consistency across all groups

This process is not only time-consuming but also prone to errors and inconsistencies. The bulk swatch style configuration feature solves this problem by centralizing all swatch management in one place.

2. Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Access the Option Configuration Table

Navigate to the Option configs page and scroll down to find the Manage option config table. Select the Grouptify option from the available options.

Step 2: Open Swatch Configuration

For options that have their appearance set to swatch, you'll see a gear icon button next to them. Click this gear icon to access the swatch configuration page for that specific option.

Step 3: Configure Swatch Styles

On the swatch configuration page, you can make all necessary changes to your swatch styles. The configuration table displays the following information:

• Preview: A visual representation of how the swatch will appear in practice
• Value name: The option value that will use this particular style
• Display style: The swatch style type (single color, mixed colors, or custom image)
• 1st color: Primary color selection for the swatch
• 2nd color: Secondary color for mixed color swatches (each color occupies half the swatch)
• Custom image: Option to upload a custom image for the swatch

Step 4: Save and Apply Changes

After completing all necessary modifications:

1. Click the Save button to trigger the save confirmation dialog
2. Select "Yes, save and apply" to implement the changes across all related product groups
3. The system will automatically update all product groups using these option values

3. Benefits of Bulk Swatch Configuration

• Centralized management: Control all swatch styles from a single interface
• Time efficiency: Update hundreds of product groups simultaneously
• Visual consistency: Ensure uniform swatch appearance across your entire catalog
• Easy maintenance: Make global changes without hunting through individual product groups
• Error prevention: Reduce inconsistencies that occur with manual updates

4. Best Practices

• Preview before saving: Always check the preview to ensure your swatch styles meet your expectations
• Maintain consistency: Use similar color schemes and styling approaches across related options
• Consider accessibility: Choose colors and contrasts that are easily distinguishable for all users
• Test thoroughly: Verify changes on both product pages and product cards after implementation
• Document changes: Keep records of your swatch configurations for future reference

With this bulk swatch configuration feature, maintaining consistent and attractive product option displays becomes a streamlined process, saving you significant time while ensuring professional presentation across your entire product catalog.