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How to set metafield with multiple values using Python

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How to set metafield with multiple values using Python

B3th3sd4
Shopify Partner
7 0 0

Hello,

 

I am trying to set a metafield on some products, that may have multiple options, like the image attached.

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My code is the following:
    value = ['test','test2']

    metafiled = shopify.Metafield(
        {
            'key': 'product_test',
            'value': value,
            'type': 'list.single_line_text_field',
            'namespace': 'custom',
        }
    )
    product.add_metafield(metafiled)
    product.save()


But this is not working. Documentation has no examples on such case. Any ideas?

Accepted Solutions (2)

MetafieldsGuru
Shopify Partner
160 32 104

This is an accepted solution.

Hi @B3th3sd4 ,


It appears that you're trying to pass a Python array as the metafield value, which is not the best idea since the API would expect all attributes to be strings. Have you tried converting your array to a proper JSON array literal?

Check out Metafields Guru, the #1 ranked metafields app.

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JohnBerry
Shopify Staff
8 4 7

This is an accepted solution.

As MetafieldsGuru already helpfully explained, the value should always be passed as a String. In Python, you can use the json.dumps method to convert your Array value to a JSON String.

To learn more visit the Shopify Help Center or the Community Blog.

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MetafieldsGuru
Shopify Partner
160 32 104

This is an accepted solution.

Hi @B3th3sd4 ,


It appears that you're trying to pass a Python array as the metafield value, which is not the best idea since the API would expect all attributes to be strings. Have you tried converting your array to a proper JSON array literal?

Check out Metafields Guru, the #1 ranked metafields app.

Bulk editor | Data import/export | Metafield sets | Browser extension
B3th3sd4
Shopify Partner
7 0 0

Thank you very much. I should expect that since all the API is JSON oriented.

JohnBerry
Shopify Staff
8 4 7

This is an accepted solution.

As MetafieldsGuru already helpfully explained, the value should always be passed as a String. In Python, you can use the json.dumps method to convert your Array value to a JSON String.

To learn more visit the Shopify Help Center or the Community Blog.

sandeepks23
Shopify Partner
41 0 6

Did you get a solution? If so please add the python code.