{"section":"announcements","requestedLocale":"en","requestedSlug":"2020-12-15-new-beta-collections-module-easily-create-and-manage-product-collections","locale":"en","slug":"2020-12-15-new-beta-collections-module-easily-create-and-manage-product-collections","path":"docs/en/announcements/2020/december/2020-12-15-new-beta-collections-module-easily-create-and-manage-product-collections.md","branch":"main","content":"We developed the [new Beta Collections module](/en/docs/tutorials/creating-collections-beta) as a renewed alternative to the configurations made through CMS. Now we have a module dedicated to Collections with new features and available in beta version. This module allows you to:\n\n- Add products to your collection via spreadsheet.\n- Export your collection as a spreadsheet.\n- Schedule your collection.\n- Refine products and collections with new filters.\n\nThe new module allows you to create and edit collections in a simpler and easier way. Some of its features include:\n\n- __A new way to create collections__: Easily add products from the catalog, make changes, search, and disable collections with just a few clicks.\n- __\"My Collections\" dashboard__: View your active collections, the products included in each collection, as well as the order in which they appear to end users in your store.\n- __Smart Filters__: Combine product specifications - such as category, brand, and material or fabric - to create new collections or remove products from existing ones.\n- __Usability and design improvements__: Organize products in your collection by using the drag & drop functionality or by performing bulk actions.\n- __Advanced Collections Search__: Easily find existing collections with the autocomplete feature, searching by term and reference.\n\n## Why use the Collections module?\n\nBy grouping related products into collections, you create a discovery process for your customers, leading them to find new products and buy more, with a better shopping experience.\n\n## What changes?\n\nYou will have a more dynamic experience when managing collections.\n\n## What do I need to do?\n\nThis feature is in beta and available for environments starting from Admin v3. If you have any questions, please [contact our Support team](https://support.vtex.com/hc/en-us/requests)."}