Product options and variants

Options are the dimensions of a product — like Size or Color. Variants are the actual buyable combinations of those options, each with its own SKU, price, and stock. In CIQRA you define the options once, then generate every variant in a single step.

Where variants live

Open a product and select the Variants tab. It has two parts: Options at the top, and the generated Variants below.

Add options and values

The Options panel describes “variant dimensions like Size or Color. Add values, then generate every combination.”

1. Select Add option to create a new dimension.
2. Give it a name in the option field — for example, Size.
3. In the Values field, add each value as a chip: S, M, L. Remove a value with the × on its chip.
4. Repeat for a second dimension if you need one — for example an option named Color with the values Red and Blue.

Each option row has a delete (trash) control to remove the whole dimension.

Tip

Keep option names short and consistent across products — Size, Color, Material. Shoppers see these labels on the storefront, and consistency makes your catalog easier to browse.

Generate the variants

The Variants section holds “each buyable option with its own SKU, price, and stock.” Once your options and values are in place, select Generate to create a variant for every combination — for example, Size × Color produces one variant per pairing. Use Add variant if you’d rather add a single variant by hand instead.

What each variant carries

A generated variant row shows the attributes that make it a distinct, sellable item. In the example, the variant MER-M displays:

• A SKU (for example MER-M) to identify it in inventory and orders.
• An On sale badge and its price, with a struck-through compare-at price (for example €40.00 was €60.00).
• The option values it represents — Size: M, Color: Red.
• A weight (250 g) and a barcode (for example an EAN like 5012345678900).

Use the pencil icon on a variant to edit it, or the trash icon to remove it.

Note

The per-variant editor’s exact fields aren’t shown here, so follow the labels in your admin when adjusting a variant’s price, SKU, weight, or barcode. The attributes above are the ones each variant row surfaces.

Simple products still have a variant

Even a product with no options carries a single variant — that’s what holds its price and stock. When you create a product, CIQRA starts you with one variant so there’s always something buyable. Add options later if the product grows into multiple sizes or colors.