SearchAttributesType

A product or item aspect or feature that can be used as a criterion in a search for catalog content or for listed items. For example, "Format" might be a criterion for searching the catalogs for Pre-filled Item Information related to hardcover books.

Types that use SearchAttributesType:

Call that uses one or more fields of SearchAttributesType:

Fields

AttributeID ( int ) [1]
Unique identifier for the attribute within the characteristic set. Required if SearchAttributes is specified.
See the Field Index to learn which calls use AttributeID.

DateSpecifier ( see DateSpecifierCodeType for possible values ) [0..1]
Specifies the date sub-component that the attribute represents. This only applies to date attributes. Required when searching by date attributes. Allows for separate text fields or drop-down lists to be rendered for each sub-component. For example, the day, month, and year can be rendered as separate drop-down lists.
See the Field Index to learn which calls use DateSpecifier.

RangeSpecifier ( see RangeCodeType for possible values ) [0..1]
Indicates that the attribute represents the high or low end in a range, such as a date range or a price range. Required when searching on ranges.
See the Field Index to learn which calls use RangeSpecifier.

ValueList ( ValType ) [0..*]
Container for the list of one or more valid values that the user has selected for the searchable attribute. If multiple values are specified, the search engine applies "OR" logic to the query (i.e., at least one of the specified values must match). Required if SearchAttributes is specified.
See the Field Index to learn which calls use ValueList.

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