Matching Actions: Apply, Dismiss and Bulk Actions
Matching actions define how users interact with match suggestions and unmatched products inside the Unified Catalog.
They allow users to process matches individually or at scale, while maintaining full control over which suggestions are accepted or rejected.
The Big Picture
EVA surfaces matching opportunities, but actions determine what gets applied, ignored, or removed. Matching actions turn suggestions into actual product connections.
Core Matching Actions
Apply Matching
Apply Matching is used to confirm a single match suggestion.
When applied:
- a unified product is created
- the Amazon and Shopify items are linked
- both items move out of the unmatched state
This action is typically used when reviewing suggestions one by one.
Apply All
Apply All allows users to accept multiple match suggestions at once.
When used:
- all visible suggestions are applied
- multiple unified products are created simultaneously
- unmatched lists are reduced quickly
This is useful when working with high-confidence suggestions across a large catalog.
Dismiss Actions
Dismiss Suggestion
Dismiss removes a suggestion from the active matching workflow.
When dismissed:
- the suggestion is removed from current view
- the products remain unmatched
- no connection is created
This is used when a suggestion is incorrect.
Show Dismissed Logic
Dismissed suggestions are not permanently lost.
Users can:
- enable Show Dismissed
- review previously dismissed suggestions
- re-evaluate and apply them if needed
This ensures that dismissed actions are reversible and traceable.
Bulk Actions
Matching actions can be applied to multiple items at once.
Bulk actions include:
- selecting multiple suggestions
- applying matches in groups
- processing large sets of products efficiently
This reduces manual effort when managing large catalogs.
The Logic
Matching actions follow a simple control structure:
- Apply → creates a connection
- Dismiss → removes a suggestion
- Bulk → scales actions across multiple items
Each action affects only the relationship between products, not the underlying product data.
Why This Matters
Without structured matching actions:
- users would need to process each product individually
- incorrect suggestions would remain visible
- workflows would become slow and inefficient
With this system:
- matching becomes faster and more scalable
- users can control which suggestions are accepted
- the catalog remains organized and clean
Key Value Pillars
Scalable matching
Bulk actions allow users to process large product sets quickly.
Controlled decision-making
Each match can be reviewed, applied, or dismissed.
Reversible workflow
Dismissed suggestions can be revisited when needed.
Pro Insight
Use Apply All only when reviewing high-confidence suggestions.
For mixed-quality suggestions, applying matches individually reduces the risk of incorrect product connections.