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      Creating Custom Attributes/Meta Data for Experiences

      In Commerce7, setting up meta data/attributes is a way to collect data that is relevant to your business. 

      Experience Meta Data/Attributes can be used to collect additional data on an Experience such as indoor vs outdoor, whether it's suitable for large events, etc.

      1. To create an attribute for a product, navigate to Developer > Meta Data
      2. Click the Experience tab from the options at the top of the screen and then click Add Experience Meta Data
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      3. Select a Title for your attribute.
        For an example, you could create an attribute for whether a specific Experience is appropriate for large events.
      4. Code is just a reference point for doing API calls. You do not need to change this, but you can if you'd like. 
      5. Next select your Data Type. There are 11 different data types available.
      6. Decide whether or not you want your attribute to be a Required field. If you mark it as Required, every time you make changes to the meta data on the Experience, you will need to select one of the options before saving.
      7. Finally you can set the Sort Order. The sort order determines the display order your Reservation attributes will appear.
      8. Click Add Experience Meta Data when you're finished building your attribute.

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      Now, you can open an Experience and test it out by selecting the Meta Data tab.

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      Choose the applicable Meta Data and Save.

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      Before You Save, Choose Your Option Titles Wisely!

      If you have chosen a 'text' Data Type such as 'Radio', 'Checkbox', or 'Select', make sure to carefully select your option title. Once saved, if you later edit the title, you will only be able to filter using the new title.

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      Example using Order Meta Data:

      1. You have Order Meta Data for "Source" and your options are: Social, Friends & Family, and Google. 
      2. You select the value of "Social" on Order #1012. 
      3. You change your Order Meta Title to rename "Social" to "Social Media".
      4. Order #1012 that has "Social" selected will not have "Social Media" selected. (This is because the backend doesn't know that "Social" and "Social Media" are the same thing. Since the text doesn't match, it thinks that it's a different value).
      5. If you filter by the Order Meta Data of "Social Media", the Order with "Social" selected will not be included in the results. (Note that unfiltered Order Exports will contain both). 

       

      FAQ

      1. Oh no! I edited my Option Title after I'd already begun using the old Title. How can I report on Reservations containing both the old and new option titles? Unfiltered Reservation Exports contain both. You can download and sort on the applicable Meta Data column.
      2. Can I re-order the Options after the fact? Yes! As long as the text matches, there are no issues with changing the display order.