Adding facets

This task describes how to create or edit a facet. A facet is an attribute that can be used for navigating content; the facet provides the context through which you can view your data. For example, if you create a facet for the attribute football you can view and use content that applies to that attribute.

Before you begin

  • To create and edit facet, you need read and write rights on the Manage navigation page.
  • Add attributes you want to use as facets to the navigation index in the System Manager > Navigation > Navigation index. Attributes included in the navigation index are known as live attributes.

Procedure

  1. Open the Business Manager.
  2. Go to Manage Navigation.

    The Manage facets screen shows a list of defined facets.

  3. Do one of the following:
    • Add a facet promotion by clicking Add facet.
    • Edit an existing facet by clicking the facet name.
  4. Enter Facet details:
    Facet detailDescription
    NameThe name of the facet displayed in the Business Manager
    CreatorThe name of the user who created the facet (entered automatically)
  5. Specify Facet composition:
    Facet composition fieldDescription
    Select attributeAttribute to be used for the facet. Displays both multi-lingual and non-multilingual value.
    Sorted byDefines sort key for the attribute values in the facet: attribute value name alphabetical (name), attribute value name numerical (numerical) or number of items per attribute value (size).
    Sorting orderDefines sort order for the attribute values in the facet, ascending or descending.
    MinDefines the minimum number of facet values required for the facet to appear.
    MaxDefines the maximum number of facet values required for the facet to appear.
    Lat offDefines whether the lateral move functionality is applicable for the attribute. Lateral move allows you to directly change previous facet selections without first deselecting earlier choices. Options are: On and Stay (lateral move persists).
    Show(For set attributes only) Shows remaining values after selection: determines whether remaining set values will be shown or not.
    Handpick top valuesHandpicked attribute values that will appear as top values in the facet.
    Handpick bottom valuesHandpicked attribute values that will appear as bottom values in the facet.
  6. Click Add to add an additional attribute in a facet.
  7. Select display conditions:
    Display conditionsDescription
    PathProvides a condition for the facet to appear based on number of steps in the Web site.
    AttributeProvides a condition for the facet to appear based on a specific attribute.
    Minimum coverageProvides a condition for the facet to appear.
    LocationSelect a location in the Web site as a display condition.

Results

You have added or edited a facet.

What to do next

You can configure facets in the System Manager > Navigation page. For more information, see the implementor's documentation portal.