• Category Search Logic

  In your Locator Search Form, the Category Group Logic and Multi-Select Logic play a crucial role in refining search results effectively. These features allow you to filter information based on specific categories and their options. Let's break down the essential concepts to make your search form setup a breeze. Multi-Select Within a Category Group: Accessing Multi-Select Logic: To manage the logic for selecting multiple categories within a group, navigate to the Locations or DataFew readers

• Introduction to Categories

  MetaLocator Categories are the primary way to separate, filter, and organize data. A single record can belong to multiple categories. To view existing categories in the MetaLocator Control Panel, navigate to Data > Categories. For more information on managing categories in multiple languages, see Managing Multiple Languages. Uses of Categories Categories can be used to: Present a list ofFew readers

• Category grouping, parent-child, ordering and filtering

  MetaLocator's category system is a fundamental component of the software.  Understanding the category system is key to unlocking powerful features such as: Creating multiple Interfaces that show different data Prioritizing certain groups of locations This article will cover some more advanced aspects of catFew readers

• Categories display options in results

  MetaLocator uses categories to create search options, control prioritization and even to filter data between interfaces. Categories can also be used in the results to display the amenities, products, services or certification levels of a given result. This article focuses on the use of Categories in the results display. For information on importing, grouping or otherwise configuring Categories, read more here. IntroductionFew readers

• Using the Initial Categories setting to highlight certain locations

  Sometimes it is useful to showcase certain special locations, such as featured dealers.  In this example, we show how to showcase locations assigned a status of "Preferred Dealer", while still providing access to your entire location directory. One strategy is to display your featured dealers when the map is first loaded, before a search is performed.  This is accomplished with the "Initial Categories" setting shown here: [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/b/1/8/3b180fbFew readers

• The Basics of Category Management

  This video shows how to import categories, display categories to categories and also how to filter Interfaces based on a given category.Few readers

• Searching and Filtering by Categories

  This video discusses how to use the categories to create complex search forms using category groups, group filters and more. For more information on category logic click here.Few readers

• Creating a Product Finder with Categories

  This document will guide you through the process of creating a “product finder” for your web site leveraging the MetaLocator category system.  In MetaLocator can create a product finder in many ways, but we focus on these three common scenarios: Product Finder Using Categories:  (this article) In this scenario we will use Categories to allow our users to search for types of products and the stores that may carry them.Few readers

• Scoping Categories by Country

  MetaLocator allows you to refine the user experience by scoping categories and using deep links to display content filtered by specific countries. This ensures users see only relevant locations or records, improving usability and navigation. 1. Show Only Active Categories The “Show Only Active Categories” setting, found under Interface Builder > Search Form Settings, limits the categories displayed in the search form to those associated with existing locations. CFew readers

• Custom fields versus categories

  Custom fields and categories can both be used to create search filters, they can both be used to create drill-down searches, they can both be used to label results and more. Understanding which one to use is a fairly common question we receive. Sometimes a given problem could be solved equally well with categories v.s. custom fields. In those cases, a good question to ask is "Can a record have multiple values for this attribute or just one?" If your answer is multiple, then categories is best.Few readers