Build Product Grids Instantly with AutoGrid

Build product grids instantly with our automated tool. Generate multiple catalog pages featuring your products in seconds.

AutoGrid takes the hassle out of building product grids. Choose customizable layouts and product cards, and your catalog stays up-to-date as product information changes.

When to Use AutoGrid

Grid size is uniform; layouts are not. The Columns × Rows setting below applies one size to every product in that AutoGrid — that is what it is for. Mixing sizes on a page is a different control: switch the Design tab from Card Grid to Full-Page Layouts (§ 3). You do not need a separate AutoGrid per size.

Quick Start

1. Open catalog in Designer
2. Click Add → AutoGrid
3. Select products (collection or individual)
4. Choose Product Card and grid size
5. Generate → Multiple pages created automatically

1. Creating an AutoGrid

Access AutoGrid

In the Catalog Designer, click Add to see page type options, then select AutoGrid.

You can also edit existing AutoGrids from here.

AutoGrid Overview

The AutoGrid panel has two main sections:

• Products: Select which products to include
• Design: Configure layout and appearance

2. Selecting Products

Start Product Selection

Choose how to select products:

Note: Product field changes (name, price, images) update automatically in ALL modes. The difference is whether new products added to a collection automatically appear in the grid.

Manual Product Selection

For manual selection:

• Browse products using filters (search, category, collection)
• Click to add/remove from selection
• Selection is fixed (won't auto-update for new products)

Ordering options for manual selection:

• Drag: Reorder products manually by dragging
• Re-Order: Sort by any product field (Name, Price, Code, etc.)
• Reverse: Flip the current order

Filtering Products

When browsing products to add, use these filters:

Product Options

• InStock Products Only: Toggle to show only products with inventory (available in All Products mode)

3. Grid Design

Choosing a Product Card

Select which Product Card design to use for displaying products:

• Preview different cards before selecting
• Cards determine how each product looks in the grid
• Create custom cards at Design → Cards

Tip: Create your Product Card first, then build the AutoGrid. See action:productCard for card design.

Grid Size Configuration

Configure your grid layout:

• Columns: 1-12 products per row
• Rows: 1-12 products per column
• Products per page = columns × rows

Common configurations:

Full-Page Layouts

Instead of a simple grid, choose pre-designed full-page layouts:

• Professional designs ready to use
• Mix different card sizes on one page
• Layouts include headers and decorative elements

Colors belong to the layout. Background bars, shapes and product text styling live in the layout, not the page, so Page Layout mode offers only the layout picker. Built-in and shared layouts are read-only. With the built-in layout selected in the grid panel, click Copy to my layouts: the copy is created in your account and the page switches to it right away, in the same tab. The note then reads "<name> is yours" and offers an Edit layout button that opens it in the Layout Designer. If it uses white product text on a dark background, recolor the text too when you lighten it. Or switch the page to Card Grid, where colors come from your product card.

4. Generated Pages

After configuration, click Generate to create pages:

• Products automatically flow across multiple pages
• Page count depends on product count and grid size
• Each page maintains consistent layout

What Happens After Generation

• Pages appear in your catalog's page list
• Products display with your selected card design
• Changes to products automatically update the grid
• You can still edit individual pages if needed

5. Updating Your AutoGrid

Automatic Updates

In ALL modes, these changes update automatically:

• Product information (name, price, images)
• Product Card design changes

Only in Collection/All Products mode:

• New products added to collection appear in grid
• Products removed from collection disappear from grid

Re-generating the Grid

To change grid settings (size, card, products):

1. Click Add → AutoGrid → select existing grid
2. Modify settings
3. Click Generate to rebuild

What Breaks the AutoGrid Connection

⚠️ Warning: These changes disconnect pages from AutoGrid:

Safe edits that preserve connection:

• Edit text elements (headers, footers)
• Add decorative elements
• Adjust element positions slightly

Best Practices

Before Creating AutoGrid

1. Organize products first - Create collections for logical grouping
2. Design your card - Product Card determines appearance
3. Plan grid size - Consider how many products per page

Efficient Workflow

1. Use collections for dynamic updates
2. Create one AutoGrid per product section
3. Use consistent card designs across grids
4. Preview before generating final pages

Common Patterns

Multi-section catalog:

• AutoGrid 1: "New Arrivals" collection → 3×3 grid
• AutoGrid 2: "Best Sellers" collection → 4×4 grid
• AutoGrid 3: "Sale Items" collection → 2×6 grid

Category-based catalog:

• Use grid_source: "category" — one AutoGrid per category, auto-syncs
• Same card design for consistency
• Different grid sizes based on product count

Common Questions

Q: How do I reorder products in the grid? A: For manual selection, use drag to reorder, Re-Order to sort by any field, or Reverse to flip order. For collections, reorder in Products → Collections.

Q: Why did my grid pages become disconnected? A: Major structural edits break the connection. To reconnect, delete the pages and regenerate the AutoGrid.

Q: Can I show some products on their own page and others 2 or 3 to a page? A: Yes — this is what Full-Page Layouts are for. In the AutoGrid Design tab, switch from Card Grid to Full-Page Layouts and pick a layout with mixed product slots (e.g. 1 large + 3 small). A Columns × Rows grid is uniform by design, so the layout is what varies the sizes. Building a separate AutoGrid per size also works and gives each group its own pages, but it is the longer route and it is not required.

Q: Can I mix AutoGrid and manual pages? A: Yes! Use AutoGrid for product sections and add manual pages for covers, introductions, or custom content.

Q: How do I add headers to grid pages? A: Add text elements to grid pages after generation, or use full-page layouts that include headers.

Q: Products aren't updating in my grid? A: Check if pages are still connected to AutoGrid. If disconnected, regenerate the grid to restore automatic updates.

Q: How do I add spacing or margins around products in the grid? A: For standard grids, spacing is controlled by your Product Card design — adjust padding or content width inside the card at Design → Cards. Alternatively, switch to Full-Page Layouts in the AutoGrid Design tab for full control over product placement, spacing, and decorative elements. Note: the PDF Page Margin setting (in catalog Settings) only affects the PDF export, not the visual layout on screen.

Q: Can I have multiple AutoGrids in one catalog? A: Yes! Create separate AutoGrids for different sections, collections, or product types.