Products
Create and manage print products with template files, pricing, editor configuration, attributes, and storefront publishing.
The Products page is where you create, configure, and manage every product available in your storefronts. Each product defines what customers can order — from the template file and page dimensions to the pricing rules, editor behavior, and storefront visibility. Products can be IDML-based templates, blank canvas designs, parametric standards from Print CAD, or static PDF uploads.
The Products section in the admin sidebar is also the gateway to related modules including Categories, Collections, Tags, and all Print Editor configuration pages.
View Products
- From your Unified Admin, go to Products > Product List.
- The product grid shows all products for the selected storefront. Use the Search button to filter by name or the category dropdown to filter by category.
- Products can be reordered by dragging rows when filtering by a specific category.
- Use the overflow menu (three-dot icon) for bulk actions: Export (downloads an XLSX spreadsheet), Import (uploads an XLSX file), or Uncategorized (filters to products not assigned to any category, with a count badge).
Product List Columns
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Id | Unique product identifier. Drag handle for reordering. |
| Preview | Product thumbnail image. |
| Sort | Display order number controlling the position within a category. |
| Name | Product name, item number, and model number displayed on multiple lines. |
| Comments | Internal notes or comments about the product. |
| Last Saved | Date the product was last modified. |
| Published | Inline toggle. When enabled, the product is visible on the storefront. Toggling this updates the product immediately without opening the edit form. |
| Global | Inline toggle. When enabled, the product is shared across multiple storefronts. Toggling this updates immediately. |
| Action | Three-dot menu with View/Edit, View/Edit (new window), Clone, Preview, and Delete options. |
Row Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| View/Edit | Opens the product edit page. |
| View/Edit (new window) | Opens the product edit page in a new browser tab. |
| Clone | Creates a duplicate of the product with all settings copied. |
| Preview | Opens the product page on the storefront in a new tab. Disabled if the product is not published. |
| Delete | Permanently deletes the product after confirmation. |
Add Product
- From the product list, click Add Product.
- Enter a Name and select a Category (both required).
- Choose the product creation method.
Creation Methods
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Attach IDML template file | Upload an Adobe InDesign IDML or PDF file as the product template. The template defines editable areas, text frames, and image placeholders for the Print Editor. |
| Import Print Editor template file | Import a .pn template file previously exported from another PrintNow installation. |
| Generate a blank product | Create a product with specified dimensions and page count. Requires Pages, Units (Inches, Centimeters, Millimeters, or Points), Width, Height, and Bleed values. |
| Generate a parametric standard | Create a product from a Print CAD parametric standard. Select the Standard, Size, Allowance, and Material. Only available when parametric standards are configured. |
After saving, a success screen offers links to Edit Product, Add New Product, or Return to Products.
Edit Product
Click View/Edit on any product to open the edit page. The header displays the product name, a Save button, and a Cancel button.
If the product's default font has been deleted or is unassigned, a warning banner appears at the top.
Tabs: Product Information | Print Editor | Attributes | Related Products | Alternate View | Comments
Product Information Tab
The Product Information tab has three columns.
Basic Information
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| CMS PageLink | Read-only. The auto-generated CMS page URL for this product. Edit the CMS content in the CMS section. |
| Name | The product name displayed on the storefront and in the admin. |
| Description | Short description shown on the storefront product page. |
| Product Type | Controls how the product behaves: static (non-editable PDF download) or online (editable in the Print Editor). |
| PDF File | Only shown for static products. Upload, replace, or delete the downloadable PDF file. |
| Category | Primary category assignment. Controls where the product appears in storefront navigation. |
| Vendor | Assign a print vendor for production routing. Includes a "None" option. |
| Hot Folder | Path for hot folder integration with print production systems. |
| Global Product | Toggle to share this product across multiple storefronts. When enabled, a Storefronts multi-select appears to choose which stores display the product. |
| Published | Controls whether the product is visible on the storefront. Unpublished products are hidden from customers. |
Price Mapping
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Base Price | Select the pricing configuration to use for this product. Determines which price calculator and size options are available. |
| Size | Select the product size from the sizes defined in the chosen base price. "Custom Size / Static" is available for products without predefined sizes. Disabled for parametric standard products. |
| Dieline Mapping | Optional. Link this product to a dieline mapping for automated imposition. Only appears when dieline mappings are configured. Disabled for parametric standard products. |
For parametric standard products, a Parametric Standard panel replaces the standard size controls, showing the Standards, Sizes, Allowance, and Material dropdowns with an edit toggle.
Product Numbers
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Item Number | Custom item number or SKU for internal tracking and storefront display. |
| Model Number | Model number for product identification. |
| Integration | External integration identifier for linking to third-party systems (print MIS, ERP, etc.). |
Print Editor Tab
The Print Editor tab configures how the product behaves in the design editor. These settings only apply to products with Product Type set to "online."
Template Defaults
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Scale Factor | Zoom level applied when the editor first loads. |
| Zoom State | Initial zoom behavior (fit to page, fit to width, etc.). |
| Palette | Color palette available to customers in the editor. Controls which colors appear in the color picker. See Color Pallets. |
| Color Space | Color mode for print production (RGB or CMYK). Affects how colors are rendered in the output PDF. |
| Editor Mode | Determines the editor interface complexity. Options are configured in Editor Settings. |
| Text Modes | Controls which text editing capabilities are available to customers. |
| Image Mode | Controls how customers can add and manipulate images. |
| Preview Type | Determines how the product preview renders (flat image, 3D model, photo mockup, etc.). Not shown for parametric standards. |
| Photo Group | Select the photo mockup group when Preview Type is set to a photo-based mode. See Photo Mockups. |
| 3D Model | Select the 3D model when Preview Type is set to a 3D mode. See 3D Models. |
Template Setup
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Toggles | Multi-select list of UI feature toggles that control which panels and tools are visible in the editor for this product. |
| Rules | Assign a rules engine configuration to enforce design constraints (element locking, required fields, etc.). See Rules Engine. |
Template Assets
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Default Font | The font loaded by default when the editor opens. Appears in the font picker as the initial selection. |
| Fonts | Multi-select list of fonts available to customers for this product. Use "Load company fonts" to pull in all fonts from the Font Files. |
| Layouts | Multi-select list of layout templates customers can apply. See Layouts. |
| Themes | Multi-select list of design themes available in the editor sidebar. |
| Cliparts | Multi-select list of clipart collections available for this product. See Elements. |
Attributes Tab
Attributes are custom key-value metadata attached to a product. They can be used for filtering, categorization, or passing data to integrations.
- Click Add Attribute to open the add dialog.
- Select an Attribute type from the dropdown, then enter or select a Value.
- Attributes appear in a grid showing the type and value with a delete action.
Related Products Tab
Link other products as related items. These appear as recommendations or alternatives on the storefront product page and in the editor's "More Products" sidebar panel.
- Enter a Related Product ID and click Add Related Product.
- Related products appear in a grid with their thumbnail, name, and a delete action.
Alternate View Tab
Configure alternate product views (additional angles, mockups, or detail shots). Managed via the Alternate Views component.
Comments Tab
A free-text Notes area for internal comments about the product. These notes are not visible to customers.
Right Sidebar
The right sidebar provides quick access to product metadata and actions.
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Last Saved | Timestamp of the most recent save. |
| Preview | Button to open the storefront product page. Disabled if not published. |
| Thumbnail | Current product thumbnail with a Reload button to refresh it. |
| Actions menu | Print Editor (open in editor), Item Manager, Template Data (replace template), Remove Thumbnail, Download PDF, Download Low-res Proof, Download Assets. |
| Tags | Assign tags from the tag library. Tags enable cross-category filtering on the storefront. See Tags. |
| Inventory | Set On Hand Quantity and Reorder Quantity when inventory tracking is enabled. |
| AccuZip Config | Assign an AccuZip mailing configuration when the AccuZip integration is active. |
Sidebar Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Print Editor | Opens the product template in the Print Editor for design editing. Disabled for global shared copies. |
| Item Manager | Opens the Item Manager for this product to manage individual editable elements on the template. |
| Template Data | Replace the product template file. Disabled for global shared copies. |
| Remove Thumbnail | Deletes the current thumbnail image. Only shown when a thumbnail exists. |
| Download PDF | Downloads the product template as a PDF file. |
| Download Low-res Proof | Downloads a low-resolution proof of the product. |
| Download Assets | Downloads the source asset files. |
Import / Export
- Export: Downloads all products as an XLSX spreadsheet for offline review or editing.
- Import: Upload an XLSX file to bulk-create or update products. After import, any warnings are displayed in a list.
Associations
Print Store
| Area | Effect |
|---|---|
| Product Catalog | Published products appear in the storefront product catalog pages, organized by their assigned category. Unpublished products are hidden from customers. |
| Category Pages | Products are displayed within their assigned category on the storefront. The category page layout supports grid and list views, with optional attribute-based sidebar filtering when an Attribute Set is assigned to the category. |
| Price Calculator | The Base Price and Size settings determine which pricing calculator and options appear on the storefront product detail page. |
| Shopping Cart | When a customer adds a product to their cart, a copy of the product is created. The cart shows edit, delete, duplicate, and proof download actions for each item. |
| Global Products | Products with the Global toggle enabled appear across all selected storefronts, allowing a single template to serve multiple stores. |
| SEO / CMS | Each product auto-generates a CMS page (shown in the CMS PageLink field). Product content can be customized in the CMS section. |
Print Editor
| Area | Effect |
|---|---|
| Editor Mode | The Product Type field controls whether the editor loads in Simple, Advanced, or Hybrid mode. Simple mode restricts editing to predefined target areas. |
| Color Palette | The Palette setting determines which colors customers can use. The palette can restrict the color picker to brand-approved colors or allow custom color entry. |
| Font Libraries | The Default Font and Fonts selections control which typefaces are available in the editor's font picker. |
| Layouts, Themes, Cliparts | These multi-select fields populate the editor sidebar panels. Customers can browse and apply designs from the assigned collections. |
| UI Toggles | The Toggles setting controls which editor panels and tools are visible (text tools, image tools, backgrounds, layers, etc.). |
| Preview Type | Determines how the product preview renders — flat image, 3D model rotation, or live photo mockup compositing. |
| Rules Engine | Assigned rules enforce design constraints such as locked elements, required text fields, and image placement restrictions. |
| More Products | Related Products configured on the product appear in the editor's "More Products" sidebar, allowing customers to switch between designs without leaving the editor. |
Print CAD
| Area | Effect |
|---|---|
| Parametric Standards | Products created from parametric standards are linked to Print CAD configurations. The SolveSpace geometry defines the product's structural dimensions. |
| Category Widget | Print CAD parametric configurations are assigned at the category level. When a customer browses to that category on the storefront, the 3D configurator widget loads automatically, allowing interactive dimension and option selection. |
Related Pages
- Categories — organize products into a navigable storefront hierarchy
- Collections — curate product groupings for targeted B2B catalog access
- Tags — add cross-category labels and browse pages for products
- Pricing — configure sizes, quantities, and price calculations for products
- CMS — manage the storefront page content for each product
- Product Setup — configure editor behavior and template settings per product
- IDML Templates — prepare Adobe InDesign files for use as product templates
- Color Pallets — define which colors customers can use in the editor
- Font Files — manage the font library available to product templates
- Rules Engine — enforce design constraints on editable product templates