Sorting and Search in Matching Columns
The matching interface in the Unified Catalog allows users to organize and locate products efficiently using sorting and search within each column.
These controls help users manage large product sets and focus on relevant matching tasks.
The Big Picture
Matching is not only about connecting products. It also requires quickly finding the right items, and sorting and search tools make this possible.
Column-Based Structure
The matching interface is divided into separate columns:
- Amazon products
- Shopify variants
- Matched products
Each column operates independently for sorting and search.
Search Functionality
Each column includes its own search capability.
Users can search within a specific column using identifiers such as:
- product name
- ASIN
- SKU
- variant ID
Search results are limited to the selected column and do not affect other columns.
This allows users to isolate and locate products quickly within a specific dataset.
Sorting Options
Products within each column can be sorted based on available attributes.
Common sorting options include:
- product name
- price
- ASIN or SKU
- status
Sorting helps reorder products to prioritize certain criteria, such as price or alphabetical order.
Independent Column Behavior
Sorting and search are applied per column, not globally.
This means:
- sorting Amazon products does not affect Shopify variants
- searching in one column does not filter the others
This separation allows more precise control during matching.
The Logic
The system treats each column as an independent dataset.
When a user applies sorting or search:
- the action is scoped to that column
- the rest of the interface remains unchanged
This prevents unintended filtering across unrelated product sets.
Why This Matters
Without sorting and search:
- users would need to manually scan large product lists
- matching would become slow and inefficient
With these controls:
- products can be located instantly
- matching decisions become faster
- workflows remain manageable even with large catalogs
Key Value Pillars
Faster product discovery
Users can locate products quickly using search.
Organized workflow
Sorting allows prioritization of relevant items.
Precise control
Column-level behavior prevents unintended filtering.
Pro Insight
When matching products, use search in both columns to quickly locate the exact items you want to connect instead of scrolling through the list.