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Introduction

Welcome to Chamevo!


Chamevo is a powerful product customization tool for WordPress and WooCommerce. It allows your customers to personalize products directly on your store’s frontend with live previews and an intuitive interface.

Whether it’s apparel, accessories, or printed goods, Chamevo integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce to provide flexible, interactive product options.



Installing & Updating Chamevo


1. Purchase & Download


  • Available exclusively via the Customer Portal (no longer on CodeCanyon).
  • After purchase, download the plugin anytime from your account.


2. Install


  • Upload the plugin via your WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload.
  • Activate the plugin.


3. Activate


  • Enter your license key in the WordPress admin panel.
  • Once activated, updates are delivered automatically in your dashboard.



Quick Setup


Building Your First Customizable Product


Step 1: Create a Chamevo Product

  1. Go to Product Section In Chamevo Dashboard
  2. Add +New Product or Use Template Library.
  3. Enter a product title
  4. Optionally:
  • Add a thumbnail image
  • Assign categories (or create a new one)


→ Read full guide


Step 2: Add Views


Views represent different angles/versions of a product (e.g. front & back of a t-shirt).


  1. Click ➕ to add a new view
  2. Name your view
  3. Select a thumbnail
  4. Expand/collapse views list by clicking the product name


Step 3: Build in Product Builder


  1. Open the Product Builder by clicking Edit in Product Builder
  2. Add images or text elements
  3. Select elements to edit in the Element Options Panel
  4. Adjust style, behavior, and placement


Enabling Chamevo for Woocommerce


  1. Open Your Product

WooCommerce → Products → Select product or Add New


  1. Add Product Information

Enter description, price, etc.

(“Add to Cart” only appears once a price is set)


  1. Enable Chamevo Designer

Find the Chamevo Panel on the right-hand side

Under Source Type, choose: Individual Chamevo products, or Product categories


  1. Mobile Optimization

Assign different products for smaller screens


  1. Publish & Preview

Click Publish → Preview product page


  1. Customize Designer Position

Go to Chamevo → Settings → WooCommerce → Product Page


→ Read full guide


Enabling Chamevo for any page via Shortcodes


You can also embed the product designer in any page or post using shortcodes:


  • [chamevo] → loads the designer
  • [chamevo_form] → required form to send a customized product


(Shortcodes are not required for WooCommerce products.)


→ Read full guide


Managing Orders


Option 1: WooCommerce Orders


  • WooCommerce → Orders → Select order
  • Click Load in Order Viewer under Item panel


Option 2: Shortcode Orders


  • Chamevo → Shortcode Orders
  • Click order to view


→ Read full guide


Export


From the Export Panel, you can export views as:

  • PDF
  • PNG (72 DPI)
  • JPEG (72 DPI)
  • SVG


→ Read full guide


Using the Template Library



The Template Library allows you to quickly start with pre-built designs and modify them for your products.


In the Chamevo plugin, we offer a Premium Template Library to help you get started with your products without needing to build everything from scratch. 


→ Read full guide


Glossary


This glossary explains the key terms, features, and settings used in the plugin. If you come across a word or option you don’t recognize, check here for a quick explanation.


Updated on: 21/11/2025

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