Merlinpa1969,

if i understand your explanation correctly;
Does this eliminates the need to set or copy attributes on a per product basis?

So, during the apply/edit attribute step of product setup by choosing to
"thread attribute " new product gets attributes threaded (the same set)
as product chosen to thread to?

i'll have another look & load another test product or two--
i must be missing something that should/would be obvious
to the more enlightened/experienced.

Sometimes, the only way is to learn by doing--zennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn-nnnnnnn
slowly getting a grip,
sWitt