Configurator Tabs (Additonal Content)

Introduction

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

Types of Tabs

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

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)
Click the "Add Tab" button
Select the type of tab you want to create
Customize the tab settings based on its type, including options to rename any tab to match your preferred naming convention.
drag and Drop the order of the tabs

Text Tab

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

To create a Text tab:
Add a new tab and select "Text" as the type
Use the text editor to add and format your content
- Add descriptions, dimensions, or other text information
- Format text (centralize, add hyperlinks, etc.)
- Add images if needed
Choose whether to enable this tab for PDF exports
Save changes

Popular Configurations Tab

The Popular Configurations tab showcases pre-generated configurations that you recommend or find useful.

To create a Popular Configurations tab:
First, create the configuration you want to showcase in the configurator using the preview button top right of the screen
Once you have the desired configuration,
- click "Copy Config Code" from the More Actions menu
- Save an image of the configuration for use as a thumbnail
Add a new tab and select "Popular Configuration" as the type
Name your tab (e.g., "Our Choices", "Staff Picks", "Selection of the Week")
Paste the configuration code you copied
Upload the thumbnail image you saved
Choose whether to enable this tab for PDF exports
Save changes

You can add multiple configurations to this tab to showcase different options.
If you have pricing enabled the prices will also show for these configurations

Finishes Tab

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

To set up a Finishes tab:
Add a new tab and select "Finishes" as the type
Choose which finishes to display (e.g., all fabrics)
Drag the selected finishes to the tab
Tip: To copy the option sets that are assigned to this product click the "copy product option sets"
Rename the tab if desired
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:
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 for the gallery, this will mean sure that number in the tab, so if you want to display large thumbnails use for example 3 wide, for smaller ones, more columns.
- Upload images or add videos (from media library or URL (yourtube or vimeo are supported)
- Add captions to images if desired, these will appear below the image in the tab
- Configure video options (autoplay, loop)
Return to your product
Add a new tab and select "Gallery" as the type
Select the gallery you created from the dropdown
Save changes

Downloads Tab

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

Two Modes for Adding Files:
Static Mode
- Upload specific files directly
- Files can be renamed or retain their original filename
- Simple way to share general product documentation
Dynamic Mode
- Displays downloads dynamically based on selections in the option panel
- You specify a pattern based on the option blocks in the configurator
- Select the directory from which files are taken dynamically
- Useful for exposing CAD models for specific configurations
- Can be set to be available only for authenticated users

See Our Dedicated guide for Adding Dyanamic downloads here

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

Conclusion

Tabs are a powerful way to enhance your product presentations in Mimeeq. By providing additional information in an organized format, you can help your customers make more informed purchasing decisions while keeping your product display clean and focused.

For additional questions about Mimeeq features, our support team is here to help. Feel free to reach out to Mimeeq support at any time for assistance with tabs, product configuration, or any other functionality you need guidance on.

Updated on: 16/03/2025