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Catalogue mode

This guide explains how to enable and use the Catalogue mode in Waldur. This feature changes the marketplace to a catalog-only view, where services are displayed as a list of offerings but cannot be ordered directly through the platform.

Enabling Catalogue mode

Step 1: Open the feature settings

Open Administration → User interface → Features.

Administration Navigation

Step 2: Enable the feature

  1. Select the Marketplace offerings and resources tab.
  2. Find Allow marketplace to function as a catalogue only.
  3. Toggle the switch on and click Save.

Catalogue Mode Setting

Understanding Catalogue mode

When enabled, Catalogue mode introduces the following changes:

Key features

  • Display-Only Functionality: The marketplace transforms into a directory-style listing of services
  • No Direct Ordering: Offerings cannot be ordered directly through the portal
  • Service Showcase: Organizations can present their services and offerings in a "yellow pages" format

Use cases

  • Organizations wanting to showcase their services without enabling direct ordering
  • Creating a comprehensive service directory
  • Establishing a reference point for available offerings across different organizations

What changes?

  • Order buttons are removed from offering details
  • Focus shifts to informational display of services
  • Maintains full visibility of offering details and specifications
  • Preserves organization and category browsing capabilities

Note

The Catalogue mode can be disabled at any time by following the same steps and toggling the feature off.