--- title: "Product Catalog" slug: "product-catalog" updated: 2026-07-27T15:38:01Z published: 2026-08-10T20:16:11Z canonical: "help.idibilling.com/product-catalog" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.idibilling.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Product Catalog The Product Catalog is similar to Windows Explorer in that it displays the hierarchical structure of catalog items and folders. The left side displays folders and packages while the right side displays packages and all of the contents in a folder. ![UG template for Help](https://cdn.us.document360.io/3f7f8ade-bcb1-4ec8-af25-0c0ad8601afb/Images/Documentation/34214(1).gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T10%3A58%3A05Z&se=2026-11-14T11%3A58%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=kGmoabwnjv1fO046ZMI1ee9zvbHUoEueNWrhF8NBj9o%3D) The Product Catalog is used to set up recurring and nonrecurring products and usage-based services, as well as their associated fee structures and proration type. You can also bundle products into a package or a parent-child relationship, for special offers to your customers. > [!NOTE] > Note > > With the exception of Special Products, the Product Catalog is initially empty, unless items were added during a conversion or upgrade. To access the Product Catalog, on the Applications menu, click **Product Management > Product Catalog**. For more on the Product Catalog icons and shortcut menus see [Product Catalog Details](/v1/docs/product-catalog-details). #### Folders Folders are used to logically organize the items listed in the product catalog. You can right-click on folders or catalog items on either side of the window to view various commands such as cut, copy, paste, and edit. See [About Catalog Items Folders](/v1/docs/about-product-catalog-folders). #### Adding Catalog Items The **New** context (right-click) menu option lets you add the following types of catalog items: [Retail Products](/v1/docs/retail-products) [Products](/v1/docs/products) [Packages](/v1/docs/packages) [Services](/v1/docs/services) [Contracts](/v1/docs/contracts) [Discounts](/v1/docs/discounts) [Pricing Plans](/v1/docs/rates-and-pricing-plans) [Advance Pay Products](/v1/docs/about-advancepay-products) [Refillable Usage](/v1/docs/refillable-data-packages-overview) [Dynamic Charge Products](/v1/docs/dynamic-charge-products) [Dynamic Products](/v1/docs/dynamic-products-metered-usage) #### Product Catalog Viewing Adjustments and Options To change the way the contents of the product catalog are displayed in the right-side of the window, right-click and select **View > *option***. **(Show picture)** ![ProdCatChangeItemView](https://cdn.us.document360.io/3f7f8ade-bcb1-4ec8-af25-0c0ad8601afb/Images/Documentation/66955(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T10%3A58%3A05Z&se=2026-11-14T11%3A58%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=kGmoabwnjv1fO046ZMI1ee9zvbHUoEueNWrhF8NBj9o%3D) - ***View > Details*** displays the Description, SKU, Alias, Charge, Start Date, End Date, USOC and Class of Service of a catalog item. - ***View > Icon*** displays the icon only for catalog items. - ***View > List*** displays the catalog item in a list without any details. - View > Group by Type, if checked, displays catalog items based on the type of item, with folders being first in the list. Drag and drop enables you to move Product Catalog items to and from folders. The right side of the Product Catalog window can be sorted by selecting the column heading. **(Show picture)** ![UG template for Help](https://cdn.us.document360.io/3f7f8ade-bcb1-4ec8-af25-0c0ad8601afb/Images/Documentation/34213(1).gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T10%3A58%3A05Z&se=2026-11-14T11%3A58%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=kGmoabwnjv1fO046ZMI1ee9zvbHUoEueNWrhF8NBj9o%3D) See these other viewing options: [Searching the Product Catalog](/v1/docs/about-product-search) [Viewing Detached Items](/v1/docs/viewing-detached-items) [Viewing Assigned Instances](/v1/docs/viewing-assigned-instances) [Sorting by SKU or Description](/v1/docs/sorting-by-sku-or-description) [Back and Drill Down Commands](/v1/docs/back-and-drill-down-commands) #### Catalog Group Setup Catalog Groups are logical groupings of the items in your Product Catalog. Catalog Groups are used to group catalog items for reporting purposes. Catalog groups are defined via the Admin Console Data Management application. See Creating Catalog Groups. To use Catalog Groups in the Product Catalog, see [Catalog Groups](/v1/docs/catalog-groups). #### Other Topics [Limit To's](/v1/docs/limit-to-wizard) [Parent Service Disconnect Restrictions](/v1/docs/parent-service-disconnect) [Understanding Prorating Types and Charge Cycles](/v1/docs/understanding-prorating-types-and-charge-cycles) [AdvancePay Products](/v1/docs/about-advancepay-products) [Restricting the Sale of Catalog Items](/v1/docs/restricting-the-sale-of-catalog-items) [About Guided Assignment](/v1/docs/about-guided-assignment) [Product Categories](/v1/docs/product-categories) [Discount Categories](/v1/docs/about-discount-categories) [Mutual Exclusivity](/v1/docs/about-mutual-exclusivity) [Price Matrix](/v1/docs/about-price-matrix) [Promotions](/v1/docs/managing-promotions)