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How to Use Advanced Search in Product Catalogs

 

 There are multiple ways of searching for products, such as using the Product Catalog inquiry. The Product Catalogs are uniquely tailored to showcase specific product offerings for specific audiences. Advanced Search features can be used to further narrow down your search with specific product requirements, such as the product’s manufacturer.

See the following articles for more information on using Product Catalog inquiry:

Before starting, make sure:

  • You are logged into SnapTracker.
  • The correct Customer is selected.
  • You have access to at least one catalog.

This post outlines the process of using the Advanced Search filters in the Product Catalog screen.

 

1. In the header section, click Products.

Note: When you log in to SnapTracker, the content of the first Product Catalog you have access to displays on the Home screen.

 

2. To select a catalog, click the catalog menu.

The main level of the selected catalog displays.

 

3. Alternatively to access the Product Catalog screens, click Inquiry in the header section.

 

4. Click Product Catalog.

The main level of the first Product Catalog you have access to displays.

 

Observe the Product Catalog screen.

  1. Product Categories – Images of the different groups or sections display showing how the products are organized within the catalog.
  2. Search Filters – Search inputs and options, including an Advanced Search pop-up.
  3. Catalogs – Displays all available catalogs you have access to.
  4. Table of Contents – List of all the product categories in the catalog and is displayed at every level of the catalog.

 

5. To open the Advanced Search Criteria pop-up, click the gear icon.

 

Observe the Advanced Search Criteria pop-up options:

  • Manufacturer – Select from available manufacturers on the site.
  • Model No – Select from available model numbers on the site.
  • Catalog Id – Select from available Catalog IDs on the site.
  • Height – Enter a desired product height in inches. (If this information has been added to the Standard).
  • Width – Enter a desired product width in inches. (If this information has been added to the Standard).
  • Depth – Enter a desired product depth in inches. (If this information has been added to the Standard).

 

For the Search fields section in the Advanced Search Criteria pop-up, you can search by Exact Match, Start With Characters, or Include Characters.

  • Standard Search – Search within the Standard field.
  • Model No. Search – Search within the Model No. field.
  • Description Search – Select within the Standard Description field.
  • Color Finish – Select within the Standard Color Finish field.
  • Option Finish – Search within the options and finishes of a Standard for the selected Customer.

 

6. Populate the desired filter fields and click Search.

The results display.

 

The results display in a list for you to view and add to your cart.