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[Using Admin API Request] Another way to control the Inventory Quantity
With this new "action" in Shopify Flow, it is now easier for the Shopify merchants to create a flow which requires to make some Admin API calls. In this article, we will use this "action" to control the Inventory Quantity.
Where do I find the Product Id and Variant Id in Shopify Admin?
If you are a Shopify Merchant or a New Developer, you might end up in a situation where you need to use the Product Id or Variant Id somewhere, Let it be some configurations in the Shopify Flow, some custom code in your theme, a setting in one of the Shopify app, etc. There are endless use cases where you can use this guide.
Where can I find a Location Id in my Shopify Admin?
This article will help you to find a location id for any of the location in your Shopify store. While there is not direct application of this article, but this will be handy to perform some specific tasks where you need to find the location id. For eg. while creating a Shopify flow to update the product quantity based on some condition.
Control variant qty when it is updated based on custom conditions
You can set the logic to set variant quantity to 0 when the qty reaches some minimum threshold. This is useful when the products are sourced from some provider and the qty is set at certain interval. In such setup some time you end up overselling some products.
How do you make shopify metafields visible on the saleschannels - in Bulk
In Shopify the default visibility of metafields is hidden(for other sales channels) when it is created using some app. And doing it manually is time consuming, But there is an easier way, read this article for full details.