Title: Adding Variations In Two Installments Last modified: June 7, 2020 --- # Adding Variations In Two Installments * Resolved [crumpy360](https://wordpress.org/support/users/crumpy360/) * (@crumpy360) * [6 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adding-variations-in-two-installments/) * Hi, * I have a clothing product which is available in 30 different colours and numerous sizes. * The XL sizes are only available in 8 colours. * I would like to run the standard sizes and all colours as one run then the xl sizes with the only available colours as another. * What’s the easiest way to do this? * The only way i have found so far is to run all variations and delete the ones that are not possible, but this is working out to be about 300+ variations per product and is taking me ages. * Thanks. - This topic was modified 6 years ago by [crumpy360](https://wordpress.org/support/users/crumpy360/). Reason: typo Viewing 6 replies - 1 through 6 (of 6 total) * [Peter Lawrenson](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lorro/) * (@lorro) * [6 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adding-variations-in-two-installments/#post-12951283) * If you setup one product fully and with prices, you can duplicate this template product from the admin list of products page. In the copy, edit just the product name and its image. * Another method would be, again set up one product fully, then export it as a csv file and do the copying and manipulation in your favourite spreadsheet. Finally import the edited csv file. * Thread Starter [crumpy360](https://wordpress.org/support/users/crumpy360/) * (@crumpy360) * [6 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adding-variations-in-two-installments/#post-12953141) * Hi Lorro, * Thanks for the reply. * I’m a bit confused with what you mean, do i need create 1 product with all sizes& colours with exception of the XL ones? Then create another with XL only and the 8 colours then merge them via csv? * [Peter Lawrenson](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lorro/) * (@lorro) * [6 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adding-variations-in-two-installments/#post-12953326) * No, make only one product as a template. It will have only the variations that you sell. All items priced. It’ll take ages. * Then, because you have many similar products, you’ll want to duplicate the template, and just change the title and image in the copy. * You can duplicate the template in the admin list of products. As you hover over the template name, “Duplicate” pops into view. This will make a copy complete with variations. The copy just needs a new name and a new image. * Alternatively, export the template, then use your spreadsheet to make copies. Finally import your spreadsheet. * Thread Starter [crumpy360](https://wordpress.org/support/users/crumpy360/) * (@crumpy360) * [6 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adding-variations-in-two-installments/#post-12953413) * Understood, thanks. * That’s what i have been doing but when i start a new brand where the colours and sizes differ i have to start all over again. * I think your .csv option may have scope to speed this up, i will try creating a product with all variables then export as csv, use the filters to show only the xl sizes and unavailable colours. I can then delete these entries and reupload. In theory, i should have all my options correct and if the user selects an invalid option the store will say variation not available (although i will correct that message to say something more appropriate). * Thank you very much for the help, i will give that a try. * [Peter Lawrenson](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lorro/) * (@lorro) * [6 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adding-variations-in-two-installments/#post-12953508) * The “not available” issue can be fixed by increasing the variations threshold: [https://gist.github.com/mohsinoffline/f06c66259e667d6b16bb](https://gist.github.com/mohsinoffline/f06c66259e667d6b16bb) Just beware that the page doesn’t get too big. * Another option would be to check out Smart Manager: [https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-manager-for-wp-e-commerce/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-manager-for-wp-e-commerce/) This plugin gives a spreadsheet interface available from the dashboard. The free version is quite limited but is good for a taste of the pro version before purchase. I don’t have the Pro version. * Plugin Support [Thu P. a11n](https://wordpress.org/support/users/thup90/) * (@thup90) * [6 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adding-variations-in-two-installments/#post-12990783) * Hi there, * I hope you found the previous reply helpful. We haven’t heard back from you in a while, so I’m going to mark this as resolved – if you have any further questions, you can start a new thread. 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