Rebuilding Products
June 28, 2026
Summary
Rebuild products to re-apply your current builder/template: when to rebuild, how to run it from the Products tab, and what it overwrites.
What this covers
What rebuilding does
Overwrites product data by re-running the build with the currently linked inventory variants.
When to use it
When products didn't build as expected, new variants were linked, or the source provided updated data.
Rebuild flyout options
Choose how the rebuild runs: original builder/template, a specific one, or include parents.
Automating rebuilds
Set conditions in Rebuild Settings to trigger rebuilds automatically when criteria are met.
What rebuilding does
Rebuilding overwrites product data by re-running the product build with the currently linked inventory variants. If sources or mappings changed after the original build, those updates are included in the rebuild output.
When to rebuild
| Common trigger | What it means |
|---|---|
| Products didn't build as expected | Variant(s) didn't build the way you expected on the first pass. |
| New inventory variants linked | New inventory variant(s) have been linked and should populate product content. |
| Source data changed | Source feeds changed, or new data points were recently imported into Flxpoint and you want them reflected in products. |
Rebuild from the Products tab
Rebuild selected product variants using the current linked inventory variants.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Select the product variant(s) to rebuild. |
| 2 | From the Products tab (not the Inventory tab), click Actions. |
| 3 | Click Re-Build Product(s). A flyout appears with options for how the rebuild is performed. |
Choosing how the rebuild runs
Once the flyout opens, pick one of the options below and confirm.
| Option | What it does | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Re-Build using the original builder and mapping template? | Uses the builder/template last used for this product, applying any current updates in those configs. | Fastest path when your last configuration is still the right one. |
| Select a specific builder & mapping template | Create, edit, or select a specific builder/template to apply during the rebuild. | When you need different mapping or newly added fields. |
| Re-Build Parents As Well? | Includes the product parent in the rebuild along with the selected variants. | When parent-level attributes or relationships must be refreshed. |
Things to know
Rebuilding overwrites all product data
A rebuild re-runs the building process and overwrites existing product data using the currently linked inventory variants. Any changes made after the original build are replaced by the rebuild output.
"Original builder and template" means the selection, not old values
Re-Build using the original builder and mapping template means Flxpoint remembers which builder/template you last used - not the old field values. If you've modified that builder/template since the last build, those changes will be reflected in the rebuilt product.
FAQs
Why am I unable to rebuild my Parent/Variant SKU value?
That's expected behavior, not an issue. In the Product or Listing Builder, the SKU is the identity/match key for a rebuild, so it's protected on update. The rebuild uses the incoming row's SKU to find the existing product, then applies the template's field mappings to everything except the SKU itself.
Where do I start a rebuild?
From the Products tab - not the Inventory tab. Select the product variant(s), click Actions, then Re-Build Product(s). A flyout appears where you choose how the rebuild is performed.
Will rebuilding pick up changes I made to my builder or template?
Yes. Re-Build using the original builder and mapping template reuses the builder/template you last selected and applies any updates currently in those configs. If you modified the builder or template since the last build, the rebuilt product reflects those changes.
Can I rebuild the product parent too?
Yes. In the rebuild flyout, check Re-Build Parents As Well? and confirm. The product parent associated with the selected variants will be rebuilt along with them - useful when parent-level attributes or relationships need to be refreshed.
Can rebuilds happen automatically?
Yes. You can automate when rebuilding occurs via Rebuild Settings (Automate When To Rebuild) to trigger a rebuild on specific conditions.
Rebuild appears to do nothing when including parents?
If you select Re-Build Parents As Well and the process appears to complete without making any changes or throwing an error, verify that the parent SKU in your Master Catalog matches the parent SKU on the Sales Channel listing. If these SKUs differ, the rebuild will not execute for the parent. To resolve this, either ensure the parent SKUs are aligned or exclude the parent from the rebuild request.