Dimension Mapping
This focuses on how product attributes are used to filter, categorize, and refine search results.
Overview
In UNBXD, dimension mapping refers to mapping various attributes or characteristics of a product to specific filters, facets, or categories that help users refine their search results or navigate product listings. Dimensions in UNBXD are typically product attributes such as:
- Brand
- Price
- Size
- Color
- Category
- Material
- Ratings
- Discount
UNBXD enables you to map these attributes (which serve as your dimensions) to search filters and facets, allowing users to refine their search and find products that match their preferences.
For Example:
- When you define the brand as a dimension in UNBXD, users can filter results by brands.
- Similarly, price range can be mapped to allow users to filter products by specific price bands.
Map Product Attributes
The mapping process ensures that these attributes are correctly recognized and used for creating dynamic filters in your search or product listing pages. This enhances the search experience by enabling users to easily drill down into product categories.
- Navigate to Manage > Catalog > Dimension Mapping.
- Dimension Mapping is divided into two categories:
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Essential Fields: These are the basic fields typically needed for product listings and search functionality.
Description of fields available for Essential Fields
Field Description SKU(Stock Keeping Unit) It is a unique identifier for each product or variant. Title It defines the product’s name or title. Image URL This is the link to the product image. Product URL It redirects to the direct link to the product’s detail page. Rating A decimal value for the product’s average rating. Price The standard price of the product or variant. Selling Price This is the price at which the product is sold, often different from the original price (e.g., discounted price). Availability This field indicates if the product is in stock or available. Category This reflects the product’s primary category. Category Path The hierarchical path to the category (e.g., “Men > Apparel > T-Shirts”). Discount The discount percentage or value applied to the product. Badges Any product badges, such as “New”, “Bestseller”, or “Sale”. Swatch The color swatch or image link for color variants. -
Vertical Field: These are additional fields specific to the apparel category.
Description on fields available in Vertical field
Field Description Brand The brand of the product. Size The size of the product (e.g., Small, Medium, Large). Color The color of the product. Gender The target gender for the product (e.g., Men, Women, Unisex). Type The type or sub-category of the product (e.g., T-shirt, Jeans). Fit The fit style (e.g., Slim Fit, Regular Fit). Neckline The type of neckline (e.g., V-neck, Round-neck). Sleeve Type The sleeve type (e.g., Short Sleeve, Long Sleeve). Fabric The fabric or material of the product (e.g., Cotton, Wool). Pattern The pattern of the product (e.g., Solid, Stripes, Plaid). Style The style of the back of the product (e.g., Backless, Zippered). Waist Type The type of waist (e.g., High-rise, Low-rise).
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Dimension Mapping is critical for optimizing the e-commerce experience. They not only enhance product visibility and search accuracy but also help businesses deliver a high-quality, customer-friendly shopping environment that drives conversions and fosters long-term trust. By paying attention to these mappings, businesses can offer a seamless, engaging, and efficient product discovery process for their customers.
Troubleshoot & FAQs
What happens if I update my product feed—do I need to remap attributes?
What happens if I update my product feed—do I need to remap attributes?
No, once your dimension and product card mappings are set, you only need to ensure new feed fields follow the same naming and structure. If new fields are added, map them accordingly.
Some of the product filters missing in Search or Browse Preview
Some of the product filters missing in Search or Browse Preview
This could be because the required product attributes are not correctly mapped in **Dimension Mapping **or the attribute values are missing in your product feed.
Go to Manage > Catalog > Dimension Mapping and ensure the attributes are listed under Essential Fields or Vertical Fields.
Ensure your product feed includes valid data for those attributes you want to use as filters or facets.
I seeing a popup warning about missing dimension mapping attributes
I seeing a popup warning about missing dimension mapping attributes
Check the required attributes (like Title, Image URL, or Selling Price) are missing either in your feed or in your mapping configuration. Review your Dimension Mapping to ensure all required fields are mapped. Re-upload your product feed and confirm that the values for the essential attributes are present.
My attribute filters behaving unexpectedly
My attribute filters behaving unexpectedly
The field types might be incorrectly configured (e.g., a number stored as text). Fields intended for filtering may not be marked as Facetable.
Check that the field type matches its intended use (e.g., price should be numeric). Ensure the field is marked as Facetable in the backend.
If the issue persists, contact Unbxd Support for further assistance.