Product Setup (SC-Area)

🖼️ How to Create a Large Format Print Product (Banner, Poster, Foamboard)

In PriceCal, SC-Area is used for products that are calculated based on print area (SQFT) — such as banners, posters, foam boards, and other large format prints.
This tutorial will guide you through each step to set up an SC-Area product correctly and efficiently.

🧭  Navigating to SC-Area Product Creation

1. Go to your Product Dashboard.

   • Data Source Sorting [a] – Filter to view products from the same data source.

   • Assign Profit Margin [b] – Apply one profit margin setup to multiple products at once.

2. To create or manage a product, click Add Product – Start a new SC-Area product setup.

   • Edit [c] – Modify existing product details.

   • Duplicate [d] – Clone an existing product setup to reuse its structure.

   • Delete [e] – Remove unused or outdated products.

🧱 Create a SC-Area product

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Select “SC-Area” as your product source.

2. Enter a unique code (up to 8 characters).

3. Input your Product Name, e.g., Banner, Poster, Foamboard.

4. Add a short Description to identify production type. Example: “Own Production”, “Outsource Production”

5. (Optional) Choose your Rounding Price— round price up/down to achieve integer pricing.

6. Enter a Slug Name to create a product link.

   Example: Slug “banner” → your link will be https://lite.printmart.cc/products/banner
   If no slug is specified, a random code will be used.

7. Upload Product Images (up to 10).

8. Fill in your Product Details and Specifications, such as product, print specs, and production days.

9. (Optional) Set a Min Order Amount.
   💡 Tip: Regardless of the print quantity or total price, there will be a minimum charge unless the calculated price exceeds the minimum order amount.
   

10. Assemble Product Components. Each product in PriceCal is built using multiple components.
    Add and organize your components under the Component Section.

    • Add Component [a]:Click to add or create a new component for this product.

    • Add Nesting Component for Material [b]: Add sub-components under a main one. Example: Add “Eyelet” under “Tarpaulin material” so it only appears when that material is selected.

    • Edit [c]: Modify component setup (changes sync to all products using this component).

    • Delete [d]: Remove the component from the current product.

    • Add Nesting Component for Print Cost [e]: Add sub-components under a main one. Example: Add “Lamination” under “Eco-Solvent Print” so it only appears when that print cost is selected.

    • Component Cost [f]: Displays cost based on selected print size and quantity.

🔹 Required Core Components

These must be included for every SC-Area product:

• • Material – Define the printing material (e.g., Foamboard, Tarpaulin, Poster Paper).

  • Printing Size – Set product print size

  • Printing Cost – Configure Printing type and cost

  • Quantity – Define customer-selectable quantities.

🔸 Optional System & Custom Components

Add these depending on your product requirements:

• • Additional Component – Finishing options such as Lamination, Eyelet, or Cutting.

  • Production Timeline – Offer flexible production speed (Normal / Next Day / Same Day).

  • Artwork Service – Design or setup service options if applicable.

  • File Upload – Enable file upload and select storage location (WordPress or Dropbox). [Only displayed after integration into WordPress website]

  • Custom Fields – Collect extra info or artwork links (e.g., Google Drive link, ).[Only displayed after integration into WordPress website]

  • Profit Margin – Apply different profit percentage levels.

  • Bulk Discount – Automatically apply discounts for large orders.

🧾 Additional Info [g]: Get instant calculation insights

• • Material Summary – Displays the currently selected material and size.

  • Printing Parameters – Shows nesting type, print length, print area, and usage.

  • Package Overview (est.) – Calculates estimated volume and weight based on GSM, thickness, and quantity.

  • Financial Overview – Displays applied profit margin and bulk discount summary.

11. Finalize the Product

After setting up all details and components:

• • Click “Save as Active” to publish the product to your storefront.

  • (Optional) Click “Save as Draft [h]” to keep the product inactive and hidden from the shop until ready.

💡 Pro Tip

• Use the Duplicate [d] function to quickly create similar SC-Area products — for example, clone Foamboard to make Poster, then just adjust the material and pricing components.

• The SC-Area setup is best suited for large-format print products, including:
  Posters, Banners, Wall Stickers, Display Systems and other signage-based applications.