Sometimes certain custom fields, such as a "Fresh Assortment" field, are no longer used in your organization, or need to be reset for a number of points of sale.
With bulk edit, you can easily clear the values of this field for a set of company profiles in Sidely.
Access the list of relevant companies
To clear an assortment field in bulk, follow these steps:
1. Filter the companies
Go to the Companies page in the Sidely web app:
👉 https://app.sidely.app/companies
In the search bar or the filters on the left, enter a banner name (e.g. Franprix) or use any other criterion to target the relevant companies.
2. Select the companies
Check the boxes of the companies you want to edit.
3. Bulk edit
Click the "Edit selection" button at the top of the page.
4. Access the custom fields
In the edit window, click the Additional fields tab.
5. Clear the assortment field
Find the field you want to clear (e.g. Snacking Assortment), then click it and select "None".
6. Confirm the change
Click the Edit button.
A warning message appears to confirm that you are about to edit several companies. Click Confirm to validate.
✅ Result
The "Snacking Assortment" field (or any other selected field) is now empty for all the companies you edited.
FAQ
1. Can this operation be undone?
No, once the field has been cleared, it cannot be reverted automatically. Make sure you filter and check the relevant companies carefully before confirming.
2. Can I use this method for other custom fields?
Yes, this procedure works for all custom fields (assortments, comments, etc.).
3. How many companies can I edit at once?
There is no strict limit, but for performance reasons, it is recommended to stay under 100 to 200 simultaneous edits.