What is a measurement?
A measurement in SKULaunch defines a type of value that can be measured, such as length, weight, power, pressure, or area. Measurements provide the structure that ensures numeric attributes behave consistently across your catalogue.
Measurements are used whenever an attribute needs:
A numeric value
A unit of measure
Consistent validation and formatting
Clean mapping to downstream systems like PIMs, marketplaces, or ERPs
For example:
Length might support mm, cm, m, and inches
Weight might support g, kg, and lb
Power might support W, kW, or hp
By defining measurements centrally, SKULaunch ensures that attributes using them remain consistent, scalable, and integration-ready.
Understanding the measurement model
In SKULaunch, measurements are made up of two layers:
Measurement
The high-level concept, such as Length or Power
Units
The specific units that belong to that measurement, such as mm, cm, kg, or W
Each measurement has:
A unique code
A human-readable label
One standard unit
One or more additional units
The standard unit acts as the internal reference point for validation and conversion.
Viewing existing measurements
To view existing measurements:
Navigate to Settings → Measurements
You’ll see a list of all configured measurements
Each row shows the measurement code, label, number of units, and whether it’s enabled
This view gives you a quick sense of how complete your measurement setup is and whether anything is missing before you start building attributes.
Viewing existing measurements
To view existing measurements:
Navigate to Product Settings → Measurements
You’ll see a list of all configured measurements
Each row shows the measurement code, label, number of units, and whether it’s enabled
This view gives you a quick sense of how complete your measurement setup is and whether anything is missing before you start building attributes.
Creating a new measurement
To create a new measurement:
Click New measurement
Enter a Code
This should be uppercase and system-friendly
Example: LENGTH, WEIGHT, PRESSURE
Enter a Label
This is what users will see in the UI
Example: Length, Weight, Pressure
You’ll then define the standard unit for this measurement.
Defining the standard unit
Every measurement requires a standard unit. This is the default unit SKULaunch uses internally.
When creating the measurement:
Enter the Unit code
Example: mm, kg, W
Enter the Unit label
Example: Millimetres, Kilograms, Watts
Enter the Symbol
Example: mm, kg, W
Once saved, this unit becomes the anchor for all other units under the same measurement.
Adding additional units
After creating a measurement, you can add additional units:
Open the measurement
Click Add unit
Provide:
Unit code
Label
Symbol
These additional units allow users to enter data in different formats while still maintaining a consistent underlying structure.
For example, a Length measurement might include:
mm
cm
m
in
Enabling and disabling measurements
Measurements can be enabled or disabled:
Enabled measurements are available for attribute creation
Disabled measurements cannot be used but remain in the system
This allows you to clean up unused or legacy measurements without breaking historical data.
Best practices
Define measurements before creating attributes
Use clear, standardised codes
Always set a sensible standard unit
Avoid creating duplicate measurements with similar meanings
Keep measurement scope broad and attribute scope specific
A strong measurement foundation makes everything else in your taxonomy easier to manage.