Product Types

Cartxis supports four product types, each tailored to a different kind of merchandise:

Simple Product

A standard physical product with a fixed price and inventory. Examples: a bag of flour, a bottle of shampoo, a pack of batteries.

• Has its own SKU and stock quantity
• Requires shipping
• Most common product type

Configurable Product (Variants)

A product with user-selectable variation options such as size, color, or material. The parent configurable product groups multiple simple product variants.

• Customers choose options (e.g., size: S/M/L, color: Red/Blue) before adding to cart
• Each variant combination can have its own SKU, price, and stock level
• Requires attributes marked as "Use for Product Variants" in the Attributes section
• The parent product itself is not purchasable — a specific variant must be selected

Virtual Product (No Shipping)

A non-physical product that does not require shipping. Examples: service appointments, consulting hours, memberships, gift cards.

• No weight or shipping calculations
• Fulfilled digitally or via service delivery
• Inventory tracking is optional

Downloadable Product (Digital)

A digital product that customers download after purchase. Examples: e-books, software licenses, music files, design templates.

• Downloadable files are attached to the product
• Customers receive download links after successful payment
• No shipping required
• Download limits and expiration can be configured

Product Types at a Glance