Introduction

For Shopify store owners selling products with replaceable components, Konfigr transforms complex parts diagrams into interactive, shoppable experiences. But the power of Konfigr extends beyond simply creating a diagram; it lies in intelligently configuring its settings. These settings ensure your interactive parts diagrams, known as "konfigs," seamlessly integrate with your storefront and meet your specific business needs.

This article will guide you through configuring both global default settings and per-diagram settings within Konfigr. We'll also cover the essential lifecycle stages of your konfigs, from drafting and publishing to updating and ultimately decommissioning them, ensuring you maintain a clean and efficient parts catalogue on your Shopify store.

Understanding Konfigr Settings: Global vs. Per-Diagram

Konfigr offers two main layers of settings: Global Settings and Per-Diagram Settings. Understanding the difference is crucial for efficient management.

  • Global Settings: These are your default preferences that apply to all *new* konfigs you create. They establish a baseline for how your interactive diagrams will generally behave and appear. Configuring these thoughtfully saves time, as you won't need to set common options repeatedly.
  • Per-Diagram Settings: These settings override the global defaults for a specific konfig. They allow you to fine-tune individual diagrams based on their unique complexity, type of product, or the specific customer experience you want to provide. This flexibility ensures each konfig delivers exactly what's needed.

Consider a scenario where most of your diagrams benefit from zoom and pan, but a few very simple ones do not. You'd enable zoom and pan globally, then disable it only for those specific simple konfigs.

Accessing Konfigr Settings

Before you can configure your konfigs, you need to know where to find the settings within the Konfigr app.

Accessing Global Settings

  1. Log in to your Shopify Admin.
  2. Navigate to Apps in the left sidebar.
  3. Click on Konfigr - Interactive Parts.
  4. From the Konfigr dashboard, look for a "Settings" or "Global Settings" option, typically found in the main navigation or a dedicated settings icon. This section houses all the default configurations for your Konfigr app.

Accessing Per-Diagram Settings

  1. From the Konfigr dashboard, locate the specific konfig you wish to edit. You can use the search bar or filters if you have many konfigs.
  2. Click on the konfig's title or an "Edit" button/icon associated with it. This will open the konfig editor.
  3. Within the konfig editor, you'll find a dedicated "Settings" tab or section, usually alongside tabs for "Diagram," "Items," etc. This is where you can adjust options specifically for that particular diagram, overriding any global defaults.

Global Konfigr Settings: Setting Your Defaults

Configuring your global settings first is a smart move. It sets the foundation for a consistent experience across all your Shopify parts diagrams. Here’s a look at common global settings and how to approach them.

Key Global Settings to Consider

When you access Konfigr's global settings, you'll typically find options that influence display and behaviour across all new konfigs:

  • Default Viewer Layout: Choose between "Stacked" (diagram above the parts list) or "Side-by-Side" (diagram and list next to each other). This sets how the konfig viewer will appear on your Shopify product pages by default.
  • Desktop Column Ratio: For "Side-by-Side" layouts, you can define how much space the diagram takes versus the parts list on desktop screens (e.g., 50/50, 60/40).
  • Default Zoom & Pan: Decide if customers can zoom into and pan around your diagram images by default. For detailed exploded views, this is often essential.
  • Default Show SKU: Toggle whether the SKU of child products is displayed in the parts list by default.
  • Default Show Stock Status: Determine if the live stock status of child products is shown by default. This can be crucial for managing customer expectations, especially for fast-moving spare parts.
  • Default Template Suffix: Konfigr installs an app block that often requires a specific product template. The global setting ensures new parent products are automatically assigned this template when a konfig is created for them.

How to Configure Global Settings

  1. Access the Global Settings section of the Konfigr app as described above.
  2. Review each available setting option carefully.
  3. Adjust the toggles, dropdowns, and input fields to your preferred default values. For instance, if most of your diagrams are intricate, you might set Default Zoom & Pan to Enabled. If your customers frequently reference part numbers, ensure Default Show SKU is Enabled.
  4. Click "Save Changes" or an equivalent button to apply your global defaults.

Tip: These global settings only apply to *new* konfigs created after the changes are saved. Existing konfigs will retain their individual settings unless explicitly updated.

Per-Diagram Settings: Fine-Tuning Each Konfig

While global settings establish a baseline, per-diagram settings give you granular control. This is where you can optimise the user experience for each specific Shopify parts page.

Key Per-Diagram Settings and Their Impact

When editing an individual konfig, navigate to its "Settings" tab. Here, you'll see options that mirror the global settings, but these will only affect the konfig you are currently editing.

  • Viewer Layout: For a particular product, you might prefer a "Stacked" layout if the diagram is very tall, or "Side-by-Side" if you want the parts list immediately visible next to the diagram.
  • Desktop Column Ratio: Adjust this for specific diagrams. A diagram with fewer, larger parts might benefit from more diagram space, while a very long parts list might need more space for the list.
  • Zoom & Pan: Enable or disable this based on the detail level of the diagram image. A simple schematic might not need zoom, while an exploded view of an engine certainly would.
  • Show SKU: Some parts are identified solely by their SKU. For these, ensuring SKU visibility is critical. For others, a descriptive name might be enough.
  • Show Stock Status: For high-demand replacement parts, showing live stock status prevents customer frustration. For custom-order components, you might hide this.
  • Custom CSS: This advanced option allows you to apply unique styling to a specific konfig, overriding your theme's default styles or global Konfigr CSS. This is useful for brand consistency or specific visual needs.

How to Configure Per-Diagram Settings

  1. Access the Konfigr dashboard and click on the specific konfig you want to modify.
  2. Navigate to the "Settings" tab within the konfig editor.
  3. You'll see options that often default to your global settings. Make changes as needed for this particular konfig. For example, if your global setting is "Zoom & Pan: Enabled," but this diagram is very simple, you can toggle it to "Disabled" for this konfig.
  4. Once you've made your adjustments, click

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