> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.mimeeq.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.mimeeq.com/configurator/options-and-widgets/tabs.md).

# Configurator Tabs

Learn how to add and configure tabs below the Mimeeq product display — text, popular configurations, finishes, galleries, and downloadable files.

Tabs are optional features in the Mimeeq application that allow you to present additional data about your products. They appear below the product display and enable users to access various types of supplementary information. This article explains how to create and manage different types of tabs in Mimeeq.

## Video overview

Below is the video overview, for the text breakdown scroll below

{% embed url="<https://us02web.zoom.us/clips/embed/HsElPEACQFKvR3IAk-P0Sw>" %}
Mimeeq Tabs
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## Types of Tabs

Mimeeq offers several types of tabs, each serving a specific purpose.

{% hint style="info" %}
**PDF Export:** Each tab can be individually configured to determine whether it will be included when generating PDF exports of the product, giving you full control over which supplementary information appears in downloadable documentation. This flexibility allows you to maintain different content versions between the online product display and PDF outputs.
{% endhint %}

| Tab Type                   | Purpose                                        | PDF Download |
| -------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ------------ |
| Text Tab                   | Contains formatted text descriptions           | ✅            |
| Popular Configurations Tab | Showcases pre-generated product configurations | ✅            |
| Finishes Tab               | Displays finish options used in the product    | ✅            |
| Galleries Tab              | Shows images or videos of the product          | ✅            |
| Downloads/Documents Tab    | For sharing files related to the product       | ❌            |

## Creating and Managing Tabs

### Adding a New Tab

To add a tab to your product (there is no limit to the number of tabs you can add):

1. Click the "Add Tab" button
2. Select the type of tab you want to create
3. Customise the tab settings based on its type, including options to rename any tab to match your preferred naming convention
4. Drag and drop to reorder the tabs

### Text Tab

The Text tab allows you to add formatted text descriptions for your product.

To create a Text tab:

1. Add a new tab and select "Text" as the type
2. Use the text editor to add and format your content
   * Add descriptions, dimensions, or other text information
   * Format text (centralise, add hyperlinks, etc.)
   * Add images if needed
3. Choose whether to enable this tab for PDF exports
4. Save changes

### Popular Configurations Tab

The Popular Configurations tab allows you to showcase pre-generated product configurations that you recommend to your customers. This feature is ideal for highlighting bestsellers, seasonal selections, or designer-curated combinations.

To create a Popular Configurations tab, you will need to create configurations first, and then set up the tab settings.

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{% step %}

### Create Your Configuration

1. Open the configurator using the preview button in the top right corner of the screen
2. Build the desired product configuration by selecting options
3. Once satisfied with your configuration, click the "More Actions" menu
4. Select "Copy Config Code" to save the configuration data
5. Save an image of the configuration to use as a thumbnail later
   {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Set Up the Tab

1. Navigate to the Tabs section in your configurator settings
2. Click "Add New Tab"
3. Select "Popular Configuration" as the tab type
4. Name your tab appropriately (e.g., "Our Choices", "Staff Picks", "Popular Designs")
5. Paste the configuration code you copied in Step 1
6. Upload a thumbnail image of your configuration for visual reference
7. Configure the additional settings:
   * **Enable for PDF:** determines whether this tab's configurations can be included in PDF exports
   * **Item Name:** controls what text appears under each configuration image — Shortcode (automatically generated product code), Custom Name (allows you to define a custom title for the configuration) or None (no text will appear under the image)
   * **Show Price:** controls price visibility under each configuration
8. Click "Save" to create the tab
   {% endstep %}
   {% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
You can add multiple configurations to this tab to showcase different options.
{% endhint %}

### Finishes Tab

The Finishes tab displays information about the materials and finishes used in your product.

To set up a Finishes tab:

1. Add a new tab and select "Finishes" as the type
2. Choose which finishes to display (e.g., all fabrics)
3. Drag the selected finishes to the tab
4. To copy the option sets assigned to this product, click "Copy product option sets"
5. Rename the tab if desired
6. Choose whether to enable this tab for PDF exports

The Finishes tab automatically displays:

* Images of the finishes
* Names of the finishes
* Descriptions from the option set

### Galleries Tab

The Gallery tab displays images and/or videos.

To create a Gallery tab:

1. First, create a gallery in the Gallery section
   * Navigate to the Gallery section
   * Create a new gallery and name it
   * Set how many columns you want — use fewer columns (e.g., 3) for larger thumbnails, more columns for smaller ones
   * Upload images or add videos (from the media library or a URL — YouTube and Vimeo are supported)
   * Add captions to images if desired; these will appear below the image in the tab
   * Configure video options (autoplay, loop)
2. Return to your product
3. Add a new tab and select "Gallery" as the type
4. Select the gallery you created from the dropdown
5. Save changes

### Downloads Tab

The Downloads tab allows you to share files such as PDFs, CAD models, assembly instructions, and ZIP files.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Static Mode" %}
Upload specific files directly to the tab.

1. Upload your files directly
2. Rename files or retain their original filename
3. Save changes

The simplest way to share general product documentation.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Dynamic Mode" %}
Display downloads dynamically based on selections in the option panel.

1. Specify a pattern based on the option blocks in the configurator
2. Select the directory from which files are taken dynamically
3. Optionally restrict downloads to authenticated users only
4. Save changes

Useful for exposing CAD models that match specific configurations.

See our dedicated guide for Adding Dynamic Downloads.
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

## Viewing and Testing Tabs

To see how your tabs appear, click the "Preview" button. This will show your product with all the tabs you've created displayed below it. You can switch between tabs to verify that each displays correctly.

## Tips for Effective Tab Usage

* Use tabs strategically to avoid overwhelming users with information
* Consider which information is most important to your customers
* Maintain consistent naming conventions across products
* Regularly update your tabs with current information
* Use high-quality images and well-formatted text for a professional appearance


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