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What option types does XB Product Options support?

XB Product Options provides 7 main option types, each suitable for different needs:

1. Text Options 📝​

When to use: When customers need to input custom text

Features:

  • Single line and multi-line text
  • Color and font options
  • Character limits
  • Pricing integration

Use cases:

  • Name engraving on jewelry
  • Personalized messages
  • Monograms or initials

2. Select Options 📋​

When to use: When customers need to choose from predefined options

Features:

  • Radio buttons (2-6 choices)
  • Dropdown menu (7+ choices)
  • Conditional logic
  • Default selection

Use cases:

  • Size selection
  • Color choices
  • Style preferences

3. Upload Options 📁​

When to use: When customers need to upload files

Features:

  • Multiple format support (JPEG, PNG, PDF, DOC)
  • File size limits
  • Security and virus scanning
  • File preview

Use cases:

  • Custom logo upload
  • Design file submission
  • Reference document upload

4. Background Image Options 🖼️​

When to use: When you need images as product backgrounds

Features:

  • Custom background image upload
  • Product preview with customization area
  • Multiple image format support
  • Visual customization area marking

Use cases:

  • Custom t-shirt designs
  • Personalized phone cases
  • Custom mug designs

5. Image Group Options 🎨​

When to use: When customers need to choose from predefined image sets

Features:

  • Radio buttons or dropdown display
  • Image library management
  • Image tooltips
  • Default selection

Use cases:

  • Product color variations
  • Design template selection
  • Style choices

6. Date Read-only Options 📅​

When to use: When you need to display date information

Features:

  • Specific date display
  • Countdown functionality
  • Flexible date formatting
  • Read-only (non-editable)

Use cases:

  • Production dates
  • Expiration dates
  • Special event dates

7. Markup Read-only Options 📄​

When to use: When you need to display rich HTML content

Features:

  • Full-featured text editor
  • Text formatting (bold, italic, color)
  • Link and image insertion
  • Read-only (non-editable)

Use cases:

  • Terms and conditions
  • Product instructions
  • Detailed descriptions

How to choose the right option type​

✅ Choose Text Options when:​

  • You need personal information (name, address)
  • You want customers to input free-form content
  • You need to limit text length

✅ Choose Select Options when:​

  • You have a fixed list of choices
  • You want to control input data
  • You need to display all options

✅ Choose Upload Options when:​

  • You need files from customers
  • You want to customize products with images
  • You need reference documents

✅ Choose Background Image when:​

  • Products need custom background images
  • You want customers to see preview results
  • You need clear customization areas

✅ Choose Image Group when:​

  • You have a set of predefined images
  • You want customers to choose quickly
  • You need visual display

✅ Choose Date Read-only when:​

  • You need time information
  • You want to create urgency
  • You need to display important information

✅ Choose Markup Read-only when:​

  • You need rich content
  • You want to display detailed information
  • You need beautiful text formatting

Combining multiple option types​

You can combine multiple option types in the same product:

Example: Custom t-shirt product:

  • Text Options: Name and jersey number
  • Select Options: Size selection
  • Background Image: Upload design
  • Select Options: T-shirt color choice

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