Steps to change from flat structure to EAV

Question

We're having problems with indexing and I want to see if switching from the flat structure to EAV resolves it.

I can't find anything online that deals with switching like this (lots going from EAV to flat but nothing about the reverse process)

Is all I need to do make the changes in

system > config > catalog> catalog > frontend

Anything else to consider? (I know about the performance downside)

Answer 1

Magento automatically adopts to EAV and Non-EAV, so you just need to switch it back from.

system > config > catalog> catalog > frontend

Also, if you're having problems with indexing in the admin area. I suggest that you reindex it from the command line. See below guide on how to reindex via the command line:

Magento reindex by command line