MyVenue Menu Management
Item Variations
How item variations work and how to set them up using size and style templates.
In this article
Item variations are created when a parent product is linked to size and, where required, style templates. This keeps the menu simple while still allowing different sellable variations at POS.
When to use variations
Size variations
Use when the same base item has multiple sizes, such as glass and bottle, or small, medium and large.
Style templates
Use when variations also need attributes such as colour, pattern, or another descriptive option.
Product Matrix
Use for size-based child products.
Recipe Sub-Products
Use where each size needs its own recipe composition.
Set up variations
Create the size template in Configuration > Size Templates.
Create the style template in Configuration > Style Templates if styles are needed.
Create or open the parent product.
Open the Product Matrix tab and enable Template mode.
Select the size template first.
Select the style template if required.
Generate and review the variation products.
Review generated items
Check code, name, POS name, sellable status and prices for each generated variation.
Review category, family and menu requirements.
Add the parent key to the menu if operators should choose the variation after selecting the key.
Add selected child products directly only where not every variation should be available.
Before you save
Generated variation products may not all appear in the main product list; review them from the parent product's Product Matrix tab.