Summary
Lifecycles allow you to define stages for your products, ensuring they meet specific conditions before advancing. This process enables control over product releases and helps identify items needing enrichment. You can further automate transitions through lifecycle stages using workflows.
Prerequisites
• Admin access to the system.
• Familiarity with product schemas, attributes, and workflows.
How to Create a New Lifecycle
1. Click on Admin.
2. Navigate to Products (if not already selected).
3. Click on Lifecycles.
4. Select + New Lifecycle.
5. Click Save.
Note: Each schema can only have one lifecycle.
How to Add a Stage to a Lifecycle
1. Click on Admin.
2. Navigate to Products (if not already selected).
3. Click on Lifecycles.
4. Select the lifecycle you want to edit.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Add Lifecycle Stage.
6. Use the Name and Description fields to provide additional context for users.
Note: It is currently not possible to change the order of lifecycle stages.
7. Click Save.
How to Add Conditions to a Lifecycle Stage
1. Click on Admin.
2. Navigate to Products (if not already selected).
3. Click on Lifecycles.
4. Select the lifecycle you want to edit.
5. Click the arrow next to the stage name you want to edit.
6. Click Add Conditions.
7. Enter the name of the attribute in the Property field.
8. Select the rule to apply in the Comparator field.
9. If required, enter the expected value in the Value field.
10. Click Add Condition.
To remove a condition
• Follow the same steps and click the ”-” next to the condition you want to remove.
How to Automate Lifecycle Transitions
The best way to automate product transitions through lifecycle stages is by using a workflow.
1. Navigate to the Workflows section in your Admin settings.
2. Create a new workflow or edit an existing one.
3. Configure triggers based on product attributes or conditions related to the lifecycle stages.
4. Set actions to automatically move products to the next lifecycle stage when conditions are met.
5. Save and test the workflow.
Note: For more information on workflows, refer to this article.
Troubleshooting
• Q: Why can’t I reorder lifecycle stages?
A: Reordering stages is currently not supported. If the order is critical, you will need to recreate the lifecycle.
• Q: My workflow is not automating transitions.
A: Ensure that the workflow’s triggers and actions are correctly set up and aligned with the lifecycle conditions.
• Q: Can I have multiple lifecycles for one schema?
A: No, only one lifecycle can be assigned to a schema.
FAQ
Q: Can lifecycle stages advance automatically without a workflow?
A: No, automation requires workflows to transition products based on lifecycle conditions.
Q: Can I edit a lifecycle after it has been created?
A: Yes, you can edit stages and conditions as needed, but you cannot change the order of stages.
If you have any questions, please feel free to raise a ticket with the Pimberly Support Team: here.