Bulk Editing Metaobject References
You can use Ablestar Bulk Product Editor to bulk edit Metaobject references fields.
Custom metaobjects act as containers for storing metafields, which are flexible fields that can hold almost any type of data. Many clients use metaobject references to create 'Section Highlights' or other sections of related content like a block, section or image that can be displayed universally on different content types.
Syncing Metaobject References Data from Shopify
While most product data is synced between the app and Shopify in real time, metaobject data is synced only periodically.
When you create or modify metaobjects in Shopify they will not be immediately visible in the Ablestar bulk editor app.
The app will periodically sync the metaobject data from Shopify. However, if you have recently made edits to your metaobjects and want them to appear in the app right away you can sync or refresh the data manually. From the Ablestar Bulk Editor app:
- Click Settings > Shopify Data in the left menu
- In the table, click on the Refresh icon in the 'Metaobjects' row
If you don't see 'Metaobjects' in the table you may need to update the app's permissions. Check the top of the 'Shopify Data' page for a callout, prompting you to update.
Before you can bulk edit metaobject references, you should ensure metaobjects are already defined in the Shopify admin under Content > Metaobjects view.
Once your metaobject definitions are confirmed, return to the Ablestar bulk editor and choose if you prefer the 'In-App Edit' or 'Spreadsheet' method:
1. In-App Edits
From the 'Configuration modifications' view, there are two ways to edit any metaobject references field:
- Set reference
- Delete reference
2. Spreadsheet Edits
Basic Spreadsheet
You can use a spreadsheet to edit metaobject references fields. The app will accept the following values and formats for the metaobject references column:
- The metaobject's handle, formatted as:
my-first-metaobject
- A GID for the metaobject, formatted as:
gid://shopify/Metaobject/10390765649
JSON Encoded Spreadsheet
You can also use a spreadsheet to set a list of metaobject references. The list either needs to be JSON-encoded or separated by commas, formatted as:
["my-first-object", "my-second-object"]
my-first-object,my-second-object
✅ Tips and Troubleshooting
- Metaobject reference data is synced only periodically
- If you don't see the Metobject field you're looking for, try refreshing your settings. From the Bulk Editor menu: Settings > Shopify data > Metaobjects row and then click the 'Action' refresh icon
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