A component is a configurator for a specific product or product group. This article shows you how to create your first component.
What Is a Component?
In configento.app every configurator is called a component. A component contains all features, selection values, prices and rules for a product. You can create as many components as you like — one per product or product group.
Step 1: Open the V3 Backend
Log in at service.configento.app and click MANAGE V3 to open the V3 backend.
The backend shows the component overview with two areas in the main navigation:
- Components — all your configurators
- Settings — global account settings
Step 2: Create a New Component
In the component overview click the + New Component button. Enter a title — e.g. "Roller Blind Standard" or "Carport Configurator" — and confirm.
Alternatively: import a component via ZIP import from another account.
Step 3: Basic Settings
After creating, the component opens. Under the Settings → General tab you find:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Internal name of the component |
| Heading | Optional visible heading in the configurator |
| Default language | e.g. German (de_DE) |
| Display mode | No groups / Tabs / Accordion |
| Price display | Show price, price type, price pattern |
| Image settings | Combined image, image position |
Step 4: Add Features
Switch to the Features tab in the left panel. Click + to add the first feature. In the right SETTINGS panel configure:
- Label — visible name (e.g. "Colour")
- Internal name (ID) — for formulas (e.g. "colour")
- Data category — Discrete Feature / Free Input / Calculation / Frontend
- Data type — Selection, Radio Buttons, Number, Text etc.
More: Add Features & Options
Step 5: Test Your Configurator
Click Preview at the top to see the configurator as a customer would. Check:
- Are all features displayed correctly?
- Are prices calculated in real time?
- Do rules (if any) work correctly?
Note: The preview requires an active HTML5 integration under Settings → Integrations. Enable the HTML5 toggle once to use the preview.
Step 6: Embed the Configurator
When the configurator is ready, embed it in your shop or website:
- Magento / Shopware → Install Magento Plugin or Install Shopware Plugin
- WordPress, TYPO3 or other website → HTML Snippet Integration
Using the AI Agent Instead
You can build your component directly via chat. Click + New Chat at the bottom right of the backend and describe your product:
"I sell roller blinds. Please create features for width (cm), height (cm), colour (12 options) and drive (chain / motor)."
The AI agent automatically creates all features with the correct data types. More: AI Agent: Build Configurator via Chat