To add a reseller category to the manufacturer category tree:
- Open the WebSphere Commerce Accelerator.
From the Merchandise menu, click Categories.
From the Products menu, click Categories.
The manufacturer category tree for the master catalog displays.- Click New. The General page displays. Add the following information:
- In the Category Code field, type the category code, such as "Summer".
- In the Name field, type the name of the category, such as "Summer fashions".
- In the Description field, type a brief description of the category.
- Click Next. The Parent page displays. Choose the parent category by selecting one from the tree. If you do not want a parent category, select the catalog instead.
- Click Next. The Images page displays. All category image files should be placed in the store's defined image directory. Add the following information:
- In the Thumbnail image file and location field, type the thumbnail size image path and name for the category:
- In the Full size image file and location field, type the full size image path and name for the category:
- The correct image directory and whether you need an absolute or relative path depends on your store's configuration. Ask a store developer with Site Administrator authority for the correct image directory. For example, the WebSphere Commerce starter store images use a relative path to the default installation path.
- Click Finish to save the category. The new reseller category is now part of the manufacturer category tree for the master catalog.
Notes:
- If the changes to the catalog data do not display, the Site Administrator may need to remove the currently cached JSP pages.
- You can view all categories, but you can edit only categories that you own.