# Templates & Template Rules

LitCommerce is designed to optimize how you manage products across multiple platforms. The tool offers Templates & Template Rules, which streamline how you create, edit, and sync product data.

This article walks you through these features. More details can be found below.

## <mark style="color:$primary;">**Templates**</mark>

A template is a set of attributes and settings used to create or update listings on a designated sales channel. Any changes made to the template will automatically update every listing that has it assigned.

### <mark style="color:$info;">**How to create a Template?**</mark>

{% stepper %}
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Select the `Templates & Rules` section on the sidebar menu to find all the integrated channel tabs. Each tab contains its own set of templates.

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Alternatively, go to the target LitCommerce channel to click `More Actions` and select `Listing Templates/Rules` to view the templates and template rules.

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Click `+ Add New` beside the template you want to create, and proceed with the setup.

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Each template contains a unique set of product attributes, which vary depending on the sales channel. Be sure to complete all required fields, indicated by a red asterisk (\*). <br>

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Each template requires a Template Name, which lets you differentiate it from other templates.**
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Once the template is completed, click `Save`. <br>

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### <mark style="color:$info;">**Set up templates for channels**</mark>

Each channel has its own set of templates due to differences in platform requirements. For more detailed information, check out our marketplace-specific guides:

* [How to create Etsy Templates & Template Rules](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/etsy/how-to-create-etsy-templates-and-template-rules)
* [How to create eBay Templates & Template Rules](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/ebay/how-to-create-ebay-templates-and-template-rules)
* [How to create TikTok Shop Templates & Template Rules](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/tiktok-shop/how-to-create-tiktok-shop-templates-and-template-rules)
* [How to create Amazon Templates & Template Rules](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/amazon/how-to-create-amazon-templates-and-template-rules)
* [How to create Walmart Templates & Template Rules](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/walmart/how-to-create-walmart-templates-and-template-rules)
* [How to create Reverb Templates & Template Rules](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/reverb/how-to-create-reverb-templates-and-template-rules)
* [How to create Facebook Shop Templates & Template Rules](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/facebook-shop/how-to-create-facebook-shop-templates-and-template-rules)
* [How to create Google Merchant Templates & Template Rules](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/google-merchant/how-to-create-google-merchant-templates-and-template-rules)
* [How to create Shopee Templates & Template Rules](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/shopee/how-to-create-shopee-templates-and-template-rules)
* [How to create Faire Templates & Template Rules](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/faire/how-to-create-faire-templates-and-template-rules)

### <mark style="color:$info;">**Auto-assign templates**</mark>

Enabling the `Choose as default` toggle will automatically assign the template to every new draft listing added to the channel from All Products. Default templates will be marked with a (Default) icon.

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{% hint style="success" %}
**The first time you save a template after setting it as the default, the `Also apply to Draft and Error listings` option will appear. Check the box to apply the default template to all Draft and Error listings without a template assigned.**
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**Editing a template and save it will apply the changes to all listings using that template. LitCommerce will automatically process the new data and send it to the target platform.**
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## <mark style="color:$primary;">**Template Rules**</mark>

A template rule is a set of templates for a specific channel. It can include shipping, category, and pricing templates, among others. Assign it to apply all included templates to a listing at once.

### <mark style="color:$info;">**How to create Template Rules?**</mark>

Once your templates are set up, open the Template Rules tab and click `+ Add New` to start creating your template rule.

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A template rule consists of three main sections:

#### <mark style="color:blue;">**1- Select templates to use in this rule**</mark>

Select the templates you would like to include in the template rule. Adding all template types is optional.

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{% hint style="success" %}
**Click `View` to see template details.**
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#### <mark style="color:blue;">**2- Set conditions to auto-apply this rule (optional)**</mark>

Create different conditions so LitCommerce can automatically apply your template rule to new listings added to the channel. Refer [HERE](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/app-features/templates-and-template-rules#auto-apply-template-rules) for more details on the process.

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#### <mark style="color:blue;">**3- Name your rule**</mark>

Each template rule requires a Rule Name, which lets you differentiate it from other template rules. Enter any name of your choice in this field.

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After all the necessary information is provided, click `Save` to save the template rule configuration.

{% hint style="success" %}
**Use the `Save & Apply` button to assign the template rule to all existing eligible Draft and Error listings on the channel.**
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Template rules containing conditions will be marked with a (Auto-Apply) icon.

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### <mark style="color:$info;">**Auto-apply template rules**</mark>

You can automatically assign template rules by configuring conditions in the “Set conditions to auto-apply this rule” section of each template rule. They apply to new listings added to the channel from All Products.

These conditions determine the criteria a listing must meet for the template rule to be applied. You can customize them based on the target sales channel and intended use.

{% hint style="info" %}
**There is no limit to the number of conditions that can be added per template rule.**
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Click on the `+Add Condition` button to start creating a new rule. The structure of a condition includes:

* Logical relationship between conditions: And/Or.
* Product fields.
* Comparison condition.
* Condition matching: Any/All.
* Condition value.

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Let’s go through each condition component below.

#### <mark style="color:blue;">**Logical relationship between conditions: And/Or**</mark>

**And/Or** is applied when choosing two or more conditions:

* **And:** The condition will take effect if the product meets all criteria.
* **Or:** The condition will take effect if the product meets any criterion.

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#### <mark style="color:blue;">**Product fields**</mark>

When clicking on the second column, the system will display a product attributes list (including Main Store fields and metafields) used to evaluate conditions.

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Product attributes vary depending on your Main Store.**
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#### <mark style="color:blue;">**Comparison conditions**</mark>

Choose the suitable condition based on the selected product field. Some of the conditions include:

<table><thead><tr><th width="196.66668701171875">Condition</th><th>Definition</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Equals to</strong></td><td>Checks whether the selected product field value matches the specified condition value.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Not equal to</strong></td><td>Checks whether the selected product field value is different from the specified condition value.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Contains</strong></td><td>Checks whether the selected product field value includes the specified condition value.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Does not contain</strong></td><td>Checks whether the selected product field value does not include the specified condition value.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Starts with</strong></td><td>Check whether the selected product field value starts with the condition value.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Ends with</strong></td><td>Check whether the selected product field value ends with the condition value.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Less than</strong></td><td>Checks whether the selected product field value is lower than the specified condition value.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Less than or equal</strong></td><td>Checks whether the selected product field value is lower than or the same as the specified condition value.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Greater than</strong></td><td>Checks whether the selected product field value is higher than the specified condition value.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Greater than or equal</strong></td><td>Checks whether the selected product field value is higher than or the same as the specified condition value.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Is available</strong></td><td>Checks whether the selected product field contains a value.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Is not available</strong></td><td>Checks whether the selected product field does not contain a value.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Condition types vary by field. The system only shows condition options that are compatible with the field’s data type.**
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#### <mark style="color:blue;">**Condition matching: Any/All**</mark>

Several conditions come with their own set of specifications: **Any/All**. These specifications determine how the condition values are evaluated for the condition to apply:

* **Any:** The condition will take effect if the product data meets any value entered.
* **All:** The condition will take effect if the product data meets all the values entered.

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#### <mark style="color:blue;">**Condition value**</mark>

Enter or select suitable values in this box to complete the condition logic. LitCommerce will use these values to check your product data against.

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## <mark style="color:$primary;">**How to manage Templates and Template Rules?**</mark>

You can find the additional management actions next to each existing template or template rule.

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* **Edit:** Use this button to open the template details page for editing.

* **Copy/Duplicate:** Use this button to duplicate the selected template. It creates a new template that contains all the same data as the original.

* **Delete:** Use this button to clear all data and remove the selected template from the LitCommerce channel.

{% hint style="success" %}
**A search bar will appear once you have 10 or more templates/template rules, allowing you to quickly locate the ones you need.**

**You can also sort the templates/template rules alphabetically or by creation date.**&#x20;
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Additionally, template rules include a **Run Now** action that applies the template rule to all eligible Draft and Error listings on the channel.

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## <mark style="color:$primary;">**How to manually apply Templates and Template Rules?**</mark>

Once the templates and template rules are ready, you can follow these steps to manually assign them to your listings.

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Go to the target LitCommerce channel from the sidebar menu.

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Click on `Apply Template/Rules` and choose the suitable templates and template rules for the selected listings.

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The channel page in LitCommerce will show which templates have been assigned to each listing.

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If you have any questions, let us know via the Chat Box in the bottom-right corner of our Help Center.


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