This article explains how to create a catalog container and how each field impacts catalog visibility and behaviour in applications.
A catalog container defines the settings and metadata for a catalog. These settings determine how the catalog appears in applications, which users can access it, and how content can be authored.
Accessing the catalog creation page
- Go to Content Studio
Navigate to Catalogs
- Click New Catalog
Catalog container fields
1 – Default language
The language in which the catalog must be created. The catalog name and description follow this language.
2,3 – Name and description
Name and description of the catalog for easier navigation and search.
4 – Manufacturer
The manufacturer account the catalog belongs to.
Important:
- Catalogs should be created under the correct manufacturer account
- The manufacturer list comes from Flex account system and is not managed by Content Studio
- If a manufacturer is not found in the list, the person requesting the catalog must provide the correct account ID
5 – Catalog code
The unique identifier for the catalog.
Requirements:
- Must be URI compliant
- No spaces or special characters allowed
- Only underscore ('_') or dash ('–') permitted
6 – Manufacturer display name
An alternative display name for the manufacturer. This name appears in the Browser application.
Example:
- Manufacturer: 2020 Company
- Display Name: 2020 Cyncly Company
7 – Measurement system
Defines whether the catalog uses Metric or Imperial units.
8 – Catalog visibility
Controls whether the catalog is visible in application browsers.
| Setting | Use case |
| Visible | Standard catalogs for end users |
| Hidden | Internal catalogs (core library, space holder, test catalogs) |
9 – Authoring
Indicates if the manufacturer is responsible for authoring content.
Note: This is currently an indication flag only and does not affect functionality. Some manufacturers manage their own content.
Material Overrides
Controls whether applications can override materials applied to items.
10 – Content Type
The classification of the catalog, defining:
- Type of content/items in the catalog
- Categories of items available
Room type
Defines the types of rooms the catalog has items for (e.g., kitchen, bathroom, bedroom).
11 – Translations
Languages available for the catalog content.
Important:
- Authors can only add translations for languages selected here
- If a language is not added, it cannot be used for item names and descriptions
To add a translation:
- Select the language from the list
- Click the language button to define the catalog name and description in that language