Assigning Custom Fields Using Rules

Rules are one of the primary ways to assign custom fields to products in Xada.

For guidance on creating custom fields, refer to the related articles at the bottom of this page.

Creating an “Assign Custom Field” Rule

To create a rule:

  1. Go to Rules and click Create Rule
  2. Enter a clear, descriptive name
    • Example: Assign UPF 50 to Sunhats

Step 1 – Define Conditions

Add conditions to specify which products the rule should apply to.

Common example:

  • Supplier = Trends
  • Category = Apparel/Headwear/Sunhats

These conditions ensure the rule only targets the intended products.

Step 2 – Add the Action

Add an Assign Custom Field action:

  1. Select the custom field from the dropdown
    • Example: UPF Rating
  2. Enter the value
    • Example: 50+

Step 3 – Save and Run the Rule

  1. Click Create to save the rule
  2. After saving, click the green arrow and select Update & Run

This will execute the rule and apply the custom field to all matching products.

Step 4 – Verify the Results

  • The Products Matched section shows which products the rule applies to
  • Click the Edit button on a product to confirm the custom field has been assigned

If the custom field is not visible, ensure you have run the rule.

Step 5 – Publish to Storefront

To reflect the changes on your storefront:

  • Option 1: Open a product and click Update & Publish (instant sync)
  • Option 2: Go to Exports and run Export to Storefront

Related Articles