In Ubercart, Product Kits are a way to bundle multiple products into a single item that customers can purchase as a package. They are commonly used to create sets, bundles, or special offers involving multiple related products.
Use of Product Kits will require that you enable the Product Kit submodule that comes with Ubercart. The Product Kit submodule creates a new content type called Product kit.
Create a new Product Kit at: /node/add/product-kit
How Product Kits Work
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Definition: A Product Kit is a container that groups different products from the store into a single purchasable unit. Each product in the kit remains its own product in the system, with its individual settings and inventory tracking.
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Customer View: Depending on configuration, customers can see the kit as either:
- A Single Item: The entire kit appears as one product in the cart and during checkout.
- Individual Items: Each product in the kit is listed separately in the cart, showing individual quantities and prices.
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Order Management:
- When a kit is purchased, its components are tracked separately in the order details.
- Inventory is adjusted for each product in the kit, ensuring accurate stock management.
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Use Cases:
- Gift Sets: A pre-packaged set of related products.
- Product Bundles: Combining related products for a discount.
- Starter Kits: A collection of essential items for a specific purpose.
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Advanced Features:
- Discounts and Promotions: Apply special pricing rules for the entire kit or its components.
- Customization: Some kits allow customers to select specific components from available options, creating a semi-custom product bundle.
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Configuration Settings:
- Display Options: Choose whether kits are displayed as a single product or individual components in the cart.
- Pricing Rules: Set fixed kit prices or calculate the total based on the components' individual prices.
Product Kits are powerful for offering value-added packages while keeping inventory and order management organized.