You assign the colors/sizes/attributes to each product.

Go to ADMIN | OPTION NAME MANAGER. Add the attribute name 'Color' and click insert. Add a Value called 'Color' with a sort order of 0 show it will show up first in the list (be sure to add sort orders to the rest of the colors as well).

Do the same for Size.

Click on OPTION VALUES. selct 'Color' and type in the actual colors for the products; Red, Yellow, Green, etc. inserting after each color. Add all the colors you will need for all your products.


Do the same for Size.

After you have your colors entered click on ATTRIBUTE CONTROLLER and select the product you wish to add colors to and click display.

Go down the page to ADDING NEW ATTRIBUTES and select Color on the left side and select the colors for the product on the right side of the box and insert. If you have the Improved attributes contribution you can select all the colors for that product at once and then insert.

Be sure to add the value 'Color' to you list and set it as 'Display Only' and if you want set it to 'Default'. This will force the buyer to choose a color before they can place an order.