Custom Product Options in shopify

In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through creating a customizable product template on Shopify, enabling customers to personalize their items with engraving. This tutorial showcases how you can implement custom product options to enhance your store’s offerings.

Creating a Customizable Product Template:

1. Duplicate Your Theme:

• Head to the “Online Store” section of your Shopify admin.
• Click on your chosen theme and select “Actions” from the dropdown.
• Duplicate the theme to work on a copy.

1. Editing the Code:

• Find the duplicated theme, click “Actions,” and choose “Edit code.”
• Look for the “main-product” section in the “sections” directory. Most of the themes have separate snippet file for product form. If theme has separate file for product form than open that snippet file.

1. Insert Conditional Code:

• Save your changes.
• Create space and paste the following code.

{% if product.template_suffix == 'customizable' %}
{% endif %}

1. Generate Code:

• Visit https://ui-elements-generator.myshopify.com/.
• Obtain the generated code.

1. Integrate the Generated Code:

• Place the generated code below {% if product.template_suffix == ‘customizable’ %} and above {% endif %} like this.

{% if product.template_suffix == 'customizable' %}
// Your Custom Option Code here
{% endif %}

1. Finalize and Save:

• Save your changes in the code editor.

1. Publish the Changes:

• Go back to the “Online Store” section.
• Click “Action” and then “Publish” to make the changes live.

1. Switch Product Templates:

• Head to the “Products” section.
• Choose the specific product where you want engraving options.
• Under “Theme Templates,” select the “product customizable” template and save your changes.

1. View Customization Option:
   • Visit your online store and navigate to the product you edited.
   • A field labeled “Your name for engraving” should be present, allowing customers to input their customization details.

By following these steps, you’ll successfully create a customizable product template on Shopify, providing customers with the option to personalize their items through engraving. This addition enhances the shopping experience, making your store more appealing and user-friendly.