Documentation / Configuration

Configuration

ProdQueue has two layers of configuration: global settings (store-wide) and product settings (per product). This page covers the global settings first, then the product controls.

Where to configure

Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Production for global options. Edit a product and open the Production Queue tab for product options.

Global settings

Global settings control job creation rules, default queue behaviour, and formatting.

Trigger status

The order status that creates jobs. Default is typically Processing.

Default priority

Default job priority when a product doesn’t specify one.

Job ID prefix and suffix

Format job IDs for your workflow and staff communication.

Default sort order

Choose whether the queue defaults to oldest-first or newest-first when opened.

Default filters

Set what the Production Queue shows by default when staff first open it.

  • Choose default status filters (for example: Pending and In Progress).
  • Staff can still override filters on the queue page at any time.
  • Queue pagination and visible columns can be adjusted per user via Screen Options.

Tip

Most stores set defaults to show only active work, so the queue feels focused and fast.

Auto-complete behaviour

If enabled, ProdQueue can automatically mark an order complete when all linked jobs are completed.

  • This only affects order status when the option is enabled.
  • ProdQueue records job lifecycle events as WooCommerce order notes.

Debug logging

ProdQueue includes centralized logging tied to a debug toggle.

  • Enable debug mode only when troubleshooting.
  • Keep it off for normal operations.

Data management

Control what happens to plugin data when uninstalling ProdQueue.

  • Delete Data On Uninstall: when enabled, uninstall removes ProdQueue tables and settings permanently.
  • Leave this disabled if you want to preserve production history for future reactivation.

Product configuration

Each product can opt into job creation and define which attributes appear on jobs.

  • Enable or disable production tracking per product.
  • Select which attributes to include on jobs.
  • Set estimated production time and optionally show it to customers.
  • Set default priority for that product (Normal, High, Rush).

Production time display

Production time can be displayed on the product page and via shortcode.

  • Use [production_time] on product pages where needed.
  • Use [production_time product_id=”123″] to display a specific product’s time.

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