How to upload multi-option products to Shopify using PHP?

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$shopifyItem = [
    'name' => $item->title[$languageId],
    'description' => $item->details[$languageId],
    'created_date' => $currentDate,
    'slug' => $item->title[$languageId],
    'item_id' => $item->id,
    'photos' => [
        ['url' => $itemInfo['main_image']],
        ['url' => $extraImages[0]]
    ],
    'variants' => [
        [
            'attribute1' => $attributeNames[0][0],
            'attribute2' => $attributeNames[1][0],
            'price' => $item->cost,
            'code' => $itemInfo['ref_code'] . '-A',
            'stock' => $item->id
        ],
        [
            'attribute1' => $attributeNames[0][1],
            'attribute2' => $attributeNames[1][0],
            'price' => $item->cost,
            'code' => $itemInfo['ref_code'] . '-B',
            'stock' => $item->id
        ]
    ],
    'brand' => $itemInfo['brand']
];

I’m new to PHP and the Shopify API. I managed to upload products with one option, but when I try with multiple options, I run into syntax errors. I’ve tried various methods, yet nothing seems to work. I would appreciate any insight on how to properly structure the data for multi-option products. Any example or advice would be fantastic. Thanks!

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I’ve worked with the Shopify API for multi-option products, and the key is structuring your variants correctly. Instead of nesting attributes, you should define options at the product level and then reference them in each variant. Here’s a simplified example:

$shopifyProduct = [
    'title' => $item->title[$languageId],
    'body_html' => $item->details[$languageId],
    'vendor' => $itemInfo['brand'],
    'product_type' => 'Your product type',
    'options' => [
        ['name' => 'Size'],
        ['name' => 'Color']
    ],
    'variants' => [
        [
            'option1' => 'Small',
            'option2' => 'Red',
            'price' => $item->cost,
            'sku' => $itemInfo['ref_code'] . '-SR',
            'inventory_quantity' => 10
        ],
        [
            'option1' => 'Medium',
            'option2' => 'Blue',
            'price' => $item->cost,
            'sku' => $itemInfo['ref_code'] . '-MB',
            'inventory_quantity' => 15
        ]
    ],
    'images' => [
        ['src' => $itemInfo['main_image']],
        ['src' => $extraImages[0]]
    ]
];

This structure aligns with Shopify’s API expectations for multi-option products. Remember to adjust the options and variants according to your specific product attributes.

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As someone who’s been through the Shopify API wringer, I feel your pain. Here’s what I’ve learned: the trick is in how you structure the options and variants. Instead of nesting attributes, you need to define options at the product level and then reference them in each variant.

Here’s a stripped-down example that should work:

$product = [
    'title' => $item->title[$languageId],
    'body_html' => $item->details[$languageId],
    'options' => [
        ['name' => 'Size'],
        ['name' => 'Color']
    ],
    'variants' => [
        [
            'option1' => 'Small',
            'option2' => 'Red',
            'price' => $item->cost,
            'sku' => $itemInfo['ref_code'] . '-SR',
            'inventory_quantity' => $item->stock
        ],
        // Add more variants as needed
    ],
    'images' => [
        ['src' => $itemInfo['main_image']]
    ]
];

This structure aligns with what Shopify expects. Just make sure to adjust the options and variants to match your specific product attributes. Also, don’t forget to use the Shopify API endpoint for creating products when you’re ready to upload. Good luck!

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I’ve encountered similar challenges with the Shopify API. The key is to separate your options and variants correctly. Here’s a streamlined approach that should work:

$product = [
    'title' => $item->title[$languageId],
    'body_html' => $item->details[$languageId],
    'vendor' => $itemInfo['brand'],
    'options' => [
        ['name' => 'Attribute1'],
        ['name' => 'Attribute2']
    ],
    'variants' => [
        [
            'option1' => $attributeNames[0][0],
            'option2' => $attributeNames[1][0],
            'price' => $item->cost,
            'sku' => $itemInfo['ref_code'] . '-A',
            'inventory_quantity' => $item->id
        ],
        [
            'option1' => $attributeNames[0][1],
            'option2' => $attributeNames[1][0],
            'price' => $item->cost,
            'sku' => $itemInfo['ref_code'] . '-B',
            'inventory_quantity' => $item->id
        ]
    ],
    'images' => [
        ['src' => $itemInfo['main_image']],
        ['src' => $extraImages[0]]
    ]
];

This structure should resolve your syntax errors. Remember to use the appropriate Shopify API endpoint for creating products when you’re ready to upload. Best of luck with your integration!

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hey there! i’ve dealt with this before. you gotta structure the variants differently. try something like this:

$product = [
  'title' => $item->title,
  'options' => [
    ['name' => 'Size'],
    ['name' => 'Color']
  ],
  'variants' => [
    [
      'option1' => 'Small',
      'option2' => 'Red',
      'price' => '10.00',
      'sku' => 'SR-001'
    ],
    // more variants...
  ]
];

hope that helps!