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Your First Bulk Edit

Follow this step-by-step guide to perform your first bulk edit operation. We'll walk through the complete process from filtering products to executing the job.

1. Apply Filters​

Start by finding the products you want to edit using the filtering system.

In the Filters section, you can use the search bar to find products:

  • Enter search terms like: title:"Shirt" AND vendor:"Acme"
  • Use quotes for exact matches
  • Combine multiple criteria with AND/OR operators

Advanced Filters​

Click "🎯 Build Advanced Filters" to create sophisticated filters:

  1. Click "+ Add your first filter"
  2. Choose filter conditions like:
    • Product title contains specific text
    • Vendor equals a specific brand
    • Price is within a range
    • Tags include certain values
    • Inventory levels meet criteria

Apply Your Filters​

Once you've set up your filters:

  1. Click "Apply Filters" to see matching products
  2. Use "Save Filters" to save this filter combination for future use
  3. Use "Load Saved Filters" to quickly apply previously saved filters

2. Define Modifications​

After filtering, specify what changes you want to make to the selected products.

Choose Modification Type​

In the Modifications section:

  1. Click the "Select modification type" dropdown
  2. Choose what you want to edit:
    • Product fields (title, description, tags, etc.)
    • Variant fields (price, inventory, SKU, etc.)
    • SEO fields (meta title, meta description)
    • Images and media

Configure Your Changes​

Depending on your modification type, you'll see different options:

  • Set Value: Replace with a specific value
  • Add/Append: Add to existing content
  • Remove: Delete specific content
  • Calculate: Use formulas for price changes

Save Modifications​

  • Check "Hide non-applied fields" to focus on fields being changed
  • Click "Apply Modifications" to proceed
  • Use "Save Modifications" to reuse this configuration later
  • Use "Load Saved Modifications" for quick access to saved setups

3. Confirm Changes from Preview​

Review exactly what will change before executing the job.

Preview Results​

The preview shows you:

  • Total count: "Preview (715 products & 1430 variants)"
  • Product/Variant details: Each item that will be affected
  • Status & Info: Current status and inventory levels
  • Modifications: What changes will be applied

Review Each Item​

In the preview table, you'll see:

  • Checkboxes: Select/deselect specific items
  • Product/Variant names: Links to view details (e.g., "Small / Yellow", "Medium / Blue")
  • Current status: "ACTIVE", inventory levels, prices
  • Planned changes: "No product changes recorded" or specific modifications

Verify Before Proceeding​

  • Review the modification details carefully
  • Uncheck any items you don't want to change
  • Ensure the changes match your expectations
  • Click to proceed to job settings

4. Set Job Settings​

Configure how and when your bulk edit will run.

Job Information​

Fill in the job details:

  • Job title: Give your job a descriptive name (e.g., "Change for Christmas")
  • Description: Add details about what this job does (e.g., "Change for Christmas")

Job Type​

Choose when to run the job:

  • Immediate: Run the job right now
  • Scheduled: Set a specific date and time to run
  • Recurring: Set up the job to run automatically on a schedule

Execute the Job​

When you're ready:

  1. Review all your settings one final time
  2. Click "Run now" to execute immediately
  3. Or set your schedule and save for later execution

The job will process your changes and you can monitor progress in the job history.

What's Next?​

Congratulations on completing your first bulk edit! Now you can:

  1. Learn advanced filtering - Master complex product selection techniques
  2. Explore job history - Track and manage your bulk edit operations
  3. Discover core features - Learn about all available editing options