Synonymous with: Online Configurator

A configurator is a software application that allow users to select product options, while validating that the selected options are compatible and workable. Configuration rules or constraints are used to determine which options can be used together on which products, and ensure that the end-product is properly configured.

The terms "Web configurator" or "online configurator" simply mean that the configurator is run from the Internet using browser software. A Web configurator offers engineers, sales staff and customers 24/7 anywhere access to specify products.

Designed to operate in a browser environment, CustomCommerce uses an ultra-compact, client-side product configurator to minimize server traffic and maximize system responsiveness. The client-side application installs instantaneously and transparently, with no applets or plug-ins to download and install.