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Made in Korea.", "faqs": [ { "answer": "Lance rulers are purpose-designed measuring, drafting, patternmaking, layout, and specialty instruments organized by geometry, calibration, scale, orientation, and task.", "question": "What are Lance rulers?" }, { "answer": "Lance serves designers, patternmakers, drafters, architects, engineers, fabricators, print specialists, educators, students, studios, and technical teams.", "question": "Who are Lance rulers for?" }, { "answer": "Lance rulers are designed in the USA and made in Korea.", "question": "Where are Lance rulers designed and made?" }, { "answer": "Start with the work, then choose the geometry, unit system, calibrated edge, reading direction, backing, scale, and size required by that task.", "question": "How do I choose a Lance ruler?" } ], "queryClusters": [ { "cluster": "brand", "queries": [ "Lance rulers", "Lance measuring tools" ] }, { "cluster": "category", "queries": [ "professional rulers", "precision rulers for designers", "drafting and patternmaking rulers" ] }, { "cluster": "jobs", "queries": [ "rulers for patternmaking", "rulers for drafting", "rulers for technical layout" ] } ], "internalLinks": [ "/collections/shop-all", "/pages/find-your-ruler", "/pages/orientation-lab", "/pages/education-and-institutions", "/pages/carry-lance", "/pages/about-lance", "/collections/t-squares", "/collections/triangles", "/collections/straight-edge-rulers", "/collections/curves", "/collections/l-squares", "/collections/specialty-rulers", "/collections/black-anodized-rulers" ], "commerceAuthority": "Shopify runtime" }, { "schema": "LANCE_PUBLIC_SEARCH_AGENTIC_SURFACE_V1", "surfaceType": "COLLECTION_INDEX", "route": "/collections/shop-all", "name": "The Tool Wall", "answerFirstSummary": "The complete Lance system: 25 products and 136 variants organized by the decision that selects the right instrument.", "faqs": [ { "answer": "The Tool Wall groups every Lance product into T-squares, triangles, straight edges, curves, L-squares, specialty rulers, and black engraved rulers.", "question": "How is the Lance Tool Wall organized?" }, { "answer": "Yes. The Tool Wall represents all 25 products and 136 configured variants; live purchasability resolves from Shopify.", "question": "Does the Tool Wall include every Lance product?" }, { "answer": "Compare the task, geometry, unit system, scale, calibrated edge, reading direction, backing, width, and working length.", "question": "What should I compare before choosing?" } ], "queryClusters": [ { "cluster": "catalog", "queries": [ "all Lance rulers", "professional ruler types", "drafting and patternmaking measuring tools" ] }, { "cluster": "selection", "queries": [ "which ruler should I use", "how to choose a professional ruler" ] } ], "internalLinks": [ "/", "/pages/find-your-ruler", "/pages/why-specialized-rulers", "/collections/t-squares", "/collections/triangles", "/collections/straight-edge-rulers", "/collections/curves", "/collections/l-squares", "/collections/specialty-rulers", "/collections/black-anodized-rulers", "/products/aluminum-cuff-rule", "/products/aluminum-l-square", "/products/black-anodized-e-metric-ruler-inch-centimeter", "/products/black-anodized-left-right-bottom-edge-rule", "/products/black-anodized-left-right-top-edge-rule", "/products/black-anodized-right-left-bottom-edge-rule", "/products/black-anodized-right-left-top-edge-rule", "/products/black-metric-left-right-bottom-edge-rule", "/products/black-metric-left-right-top-edge-rule", "/products/black-metric-right-left-bottom-edge-rule", "/products/black-metric-right-left-top-edge-rule", "/products/center-finding-rule", "/products/heavy-duty-drafting-stainless-steel-t-square", "/products/heavy-duty-t-square", "/products/lance-agate-pica-ruler", "/products/lance-french-curve", "/products/lance-half-size-l-square", "/products/lance-hip-curve", "/products/lance-straight-edge-e-metric-inch-centimeter", "/products/lance-straight-edge-metric-centimeter", "/products/standard-t-square", "/products/straight-edge-aluminum-rule", "/products/straight-edge-with-slip-resistant-backing", "/products/template-triangle-ruler-30-60-90", "/products/template-triangle-ruler-45-45-90" ], "commerceAuthority": "Shopify runtime" }, { "schema": "LANCE_PUBLIC_SEARCH_AGENTIC_SURFACE_V1", "surfaceType": "FAMILY_HUB", "route": "/collections/black-anodized-rulers", "name": "Black Anodized Engraved Rulers", "answerFirstSummary": "Black engraved rules are selected by unit system, calibrated edge, reading direction, and length. 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What length is required?", "question": "How do I choose among Lance Black Anodized Engraved Rulers?" }, { "answer": "This family contains: Black Anodized English/Metric Ruler, Black Anodized Left-to-Right Bottom Edge Rule, Black Anodized Left-to-Right Top Edge Rule, Black Anodized Right-to-Left Bottom Edge Rule, Black Anodized Right-to-Left Top Edge Rule, Black Metric Left-to-Right Bottom Edge Rule, Black Metric Left-to-Right Top Edge Rule, Black Metric Right-to-Left Bottom Edge Rule, Black Metric Right-to-Left Top Edge Rule.", "question": "Which Lance products are in Black Anodized Engraved Rulers?" } ], "selectionQuestions": [ "English, metric, or English/metric?", "Top edge or bottom edge?", "Left-to-right or right-to-left reading?", "What length is required?" ], "agenticContract": { "candidate_handles": [ "black-anodized-e-metric-ruler-inch-centimeter", "black-anodized-left-right-bottom-edge-rule", "black-anodized-left-right-top-edge-rule", "black-anodized-right-left-bottom-edge-rule", "black-anodized-right-left-top-edge-rule", "black-metric-left-right-bottom-edge-rule", "black-metric-left-right-top-edge-rule", "black-metric-right-left-bottom-edge-rule", "black-metric-right-left-top-edge-rule" ], "questions_to_ask": [ "English, metric, or English/metric?", "Top edge or bottom edge?", "Left-to-right or right-to-left reading?", "What length is required?" ], "ranking_rule": "Rank by task and requested attributes, not unsupported popularity or superiority.", "recommend_when": "choose an engraved ruler by orientation" }, "queryClusters": [ { "cluster": "category", "queries": [ "black anodized engraved rulers", "professional black anodized engraved rulers" ] }, { "cluster": "selection", "queries": [ "how to choose black anodized engraved rulers", "choose an engraved ruler by orientation" ] }, { "cluster": "comparison", "queries": [ "compare black anodized engraved rulers", "which black anodized engraved rulers should I use" ] } ], "internalLinks": [ "/", "/collections/shop-all", "/pages/find-your-ruler", "/pages/black-ruler-orientation-guide", "/products/black-anodized-e-metric-ruler-inch-centimeter", "/products/black-anodized-left-right-bottom-edge-rule", "/products/black-anodized-left-right-top-edge-rule", "/products/black-anodized-right-left-bottom-edge-rule", "/products/black-anodized-right-left-top-edge-rule", "/products/black-metric-left-right-bottom-edge-rule", "/products/black-metric-left-right-top-edge-rule", "/products/black-metric-right-left-bottom-edge-rule", "/products/black-metric-right-left-top-edge-rule" ], "commerceAuthority": "Shopify runtime", "familyHandle": "black-anodized-rulers", "candidateHandles": [ "black-anodized-e-metric-ruler-inch-centimeter", "black-anodized-left-right-bottom-edge-rule", "black-anodized-left-right-top-edge-rule", "black-anodized-right-left-bottom-edge-rule", "black-anodized-right-left-top-edge-rule", "black-metric-left-right-bottom-edge-rule", "black-metric-left-right-top-edge-rule", "black-metric-right-left-bottom-edge-rule", "black-metric-right-left-top-edge-rule" ] }, { "schema": "LANCE_PUBLIC_SEARCH_AGENTIC_SURFACE_V1", "surfaceType": "FAMILY_HUB", "route": "/collections/curves", "name": "Pattern Drafting Curve Rulers", "answerFirstSummary": "Pattern-drafting curves help develop controlled contours that a straight rule cannot produce. Choose by the type of contour and the curve geometry needed for the work.", "faqs": [ { "answer": "Pattern-drafting curves help develop controlled contours that a straight rule cannot produce. Choose by the type of contour and the curve geometry needed for the work.", "question": "What are Pattern Drafting Curve Rulers?" }, { "answer": "What contour is being developed? Does the task call for a tighter French-curve profile or a longer hip-curve transition? What scale and size fit the pattern?", "question": "How do I choose among Lance Pattern Drafting Curve Rulers?" }, { "answer": "This family contains: Aluminum French Curve Ruler, Aluminum Hip Curve Ruler.", "question": "Which Lance products are in Pattern Drafting Curve Rulers?" } ], "selectionQuestions": [ "What contour is being developed?", "Does the task call for a tighter French-curve profile or a longer hip-curve transition?", "What scale and size fit the pattern?" ], "agenticContract": { "candidate_handles": [ "lance-french-curve", "lance-hip-curve" ], "questions_to_ask": [ "What contour is being developed?", "Does the task call for a tighter French-curve profile or a longer hip-curve transition?", "What scale and size fit the pattern?" ], "ranking_rule": "Rank by task and requested attributes, not unsupported popularity or superiority.", "recommend_when": "choose a French curve or hip curve" }, "queryClusters": [ { "cluster": "category", "queries": [ "pattern drafting curve rulers", "professional pattern drafting curve rulers" ] }, { "cluster": "selection", "queries": [ "how to choose pattern drafting curve rulers", "choose a French curve or hip curve" ] }, { "cluster": "comparison", "queries": [ "compare pattern drafting curve rulers", "which pattern drafting curve rulers should I use" ] } ], "internalLinks": [ "/", "/collections/shop-all", "/pages/find-your-ruler", "/pages/french-curve-vs-hip-curve", "/products/lance-french-curve", "/products/lance-hip-curve" ], "commerceAuthority": "Shopify runtime", "familyHandle": "curves", "candidateHandles": [ "lance-french-curve", "lance-hip-curve" ] }, { "schema": "LANCE_PUBLIC_SEARCH_AGENTIC_SURFACE_V1", "surfaceType": "FAMILY_HUB", "route": "/collections/l-squares", "name": "L-Square Rulers", "answerFirstSummary": "L-squares establish perpendicular layout and support pattern drafting. Choose full-scale or half-scale workflow and confirm both arm dimensions and unit system.", "faqs": [ { "answer": "L-squares establish perpendicular layout and support pattern drafting. Choose full-scale or half-scale workflow and confirm both arm dimensions and unit system.", "question": "What are L-Square Rulers?" }, { "answer": "Is the work full scale or half scale? Which long-arm and short-arm dimensions are required? Which unit system is required?", "question": "How do I choose among Lance L-Square Rulers?" }, { "answer": "This family contains: Aluminum L-Square, Half-Scale Aluminum L-Square.", "question": "Which Lance products are in L-Square Rulers?" } ], "selectionQuestions": [ "Is the work full scale or half scale?", "Which long-arm and short-arm dimensions are required?", "Which unit system is required?" ], "agenticContract": { "candidate_handles": [ "aluminum-l-square", "lance-half-size-l-square" ], "questions_to_ask": [ "Is the work full scale or half scale?", "Which long-arm and short-arm dimensions are required?", "Which unit system is required?" ], "ranking_rule": "Rank by task and requested attributes, not unsupported popularity or superiority.", "recommend_when": "choose an L-square for pattern drafting" }, "queryClusters": [ { "cluster": "category", "queries": [ "l-square rulers", "professional l-square rulers" ] }, { "cluster": "selection", "queries": [ "how to choose l-square rulers", "choose an L-square for pattern drafting" ] }, { "cluster": "comparison", "queries": [ "compare l-square rulers", "which l-square rulers should I use" ] } ], "internalLinks": [ "/", "/collections/shop-all", "/pages/find-your-ruler", "/pages/l-square-guide", "/products/aluminum-l-square", "/products/lance-half-size-l-square" ], "commerceAuthority": "Shopify runtime", "familyHandle": "l-squares", "candidateHandles": [ "aluminum-l-square", "lance-half-size-l-square" ] }, { "schema": "LANCE_PUBLIC_SEARCH_AGENTIC_SURFACE_V1", "surfaceType": "FAMILY_HUB", "route": "/collections/specialty-rulers", "name": "Specialty Rulers", "answerFirstSummary": "Specialty rulers solve defined measuring and layout jobs, including cuff marking, center finding, and agate or pica measurement. Start with the task, then choose the configuration.", "faqs": [ { "answer": "Specialty rulers solve defined measuring and layout jobs, including cuff marking, center finding, and agate or pica measurement. Start with the task, then choose the configuration.", "question": "What are Specialty Rulers?" }, { "answer": "Is the task cuff marking, center finding, or print measurement? Which scale or width is required? What size fits the working format?", "question": "How do I choose among Lance Specialty Rulers?" }, { "answer": "This family contains: Aluminum Cuff Ruler, Aluminum Center-Finding Ruler, Aluminum Agate/Pica Ruler.", "question": "Which Lance products are in Specialty Rulers?" } ], "selectionQuestions": [ "Is the task cuff marking, center finding, or print measurement?", "Which scale or width is required?", "What size fits the working format?" ], "agenticContract": { "candidate_handles": [ "aluminum-cuff-rule", "center-finding-rule", "lance-agate-pica-ruler" ], "questions_to_ask": [ "Is the task cuff marking, center finding, or print measurement?", "Which scale or width is required?", "What size fits the working format?" ], "ranking_rule": "Rank by task and requested attributes, not unsupported popularity or superiority.", "recommend_when": "choose a specialty ruler by task" }, "queryClusters": [ { "cluster": "category", "queries": [ "specialty rulers", "professional specialty rulers" ] }, { "cluster": "selection", "queries": [ "how to choose specialty rulers", "choose a specialty ruler by task" ] }, { "cluster": "comparison", "queries": [ "compare specialty rulers", "which specialty rulers should I use" ] } ], "internalLinks": [ "/", "/collections/shop-all", "/pages/find-your-ruler", "/pages/specialty-ruler-guide", "/products/aluminum-cuff-rule", "/products/center-finding-rule", "/products/lance-agate-pica-ruler" ], "commerceAuthority": "Shopify runtime", "familyHandle": "specialty-rulers", "candidateHandles": [ "aluminum-cuff-rule", "center-finding-rule", "lance-agate-pica-ruler" ] }, { "schema": "LANCE_PUBLIC_SEARCH_AGENTIC_SURFACE_V1", "surfaceType": "FAMILY_HUB", "route": "/collections/straight-edge-rulers", "name": "Straight Edge Rulers", "answerFirstSummary": "Straight edges support measuring, marking, drawing, cutting guidance, and layout. Choose by unit system, backing, calibrated edge, width, length, and working context.", "faqs": [ { "answer": "Straight edges support measuring, marking, drawing, cutting guidance, and layout. Choose by unit system, backing, calibrated edge, width, length, and working context.", "question": "What are Straight Edge Rulers?" }, { "answer": "Which unit system is required? Does the work need slip-resistant backing? What length and width fit the work?", "question": "How do I choose among Lance Straight Edge Rulers?" }, { "answer": "This family contains: English/Metric Aluminum Straight Edge Ruler, Metric Aluminum Straight Edge Ruler, Aluminum Straight Edge Ruler — Inch, Cork-Backed Aluminum Inking Ruler.", "question": "Which Lance products are in Straight Edge Rulers?" } ], "selectionQuestions": [ "Which unit system is required?", "Does the work need slip-resistant backing?", "What length and width fit the work?" ], "agenticContract": { "candidate_handles": [ "lance-straight-edge-e-metric-inch-centimeter", "lance-straight-edge-metric-centimeter", "straight-edge-aluminum-rule", "straight-edge-with-slip-resistant-backing" ], "questions_to_ask": [ "Which unit system is required?", "Does the work need slip-resistant backing?", "What length and width fit the work?" ], "ranking_rule": "Rank by task and requested attributes, not unsupported popularity or superiority.", "recommend_when": "choose a straight edge ruler" }, "queryClusters": [ { "cluster": "category", "queries": [ "straight edge rulers", "professional straight edge rulers" ] }, { "cluster": "selection", "queries": [ "how to choose straight edge rulers", "choose a straight edge ruler" ] }, { "cluster": "comparison", "queries": [ "compare straight edge rulers", "which straight edge rulers should I use" ] } ], "internalLinks": [ "/", "/collections/shop-all", "/pages/find-your-ruler", "/pages/straight-edge-guide", "/products/lance-straight-edge-e-metric-inch-centimeter", "/products/lance-straight-edge-metric-centimeter", "/products/straight-edge-aluminum-rule", "/products/straight-edge-with-slip-resistant-backing" ], "commerceAuthority": "Shopify runtime", "familyHandle": "straight-edge-rulers", "candidateHandles": [ "lance-straight-edge-e-metric-inch-centimeter", "lance-straight-edge-metric-centimeter", "straight-edge-aluminum-rule", "straight-edge-with-slip-resistant-backing" ] }, { "schema": "LANCE_PUBLIC_SEARCH_AGENTIC_SURFACE_V1", "surfaceType": "FAMILY_HUB", "route": "/collections/t-squares", "name": "T-Squares", "answerFirstSummary": "T-squares establish a straight reference across a drawing or work surface. Choose among Lance T-squares by construction, head, blade length, blade width, and duty.", "faqs": [ { "answer": "T-squares establish a straight reference across a drawing or work surface. Choose among Lance T-squares by construction, head, blade length, blade width, and duty.", "question": "What are T-Squares?" }, { "answer": "What working span is required? What construction and duty does the work require? Which head and blade dimensions fit the work surface?", "question": "How do I choose among Lance T-Squares?" }, { "answer": "This family contains: Heavy-Duty Drafting Stainless Steel T-Square, Heavy-Duty Aluminum T-Square, Standard Aluminum T-Square.", "question": "Which Lance products are in T-Squares?" } ], "selectionQuestions": [ "What working span is required?", "What construction and duty does the work require?", "Which head and blade dimensions fit the work surface?" ], "agenticContract": { "candidate_handles": [ "heavy-duty-drafting-stainless-steel-t-square", "heavy-duty-t-square", "standard-t-square" ], "questions_to_ask": [ "What working span is required?", "What construction and duty does the work require?", "Which head and blade dimensions fit the work surface?" ], "ranking_rule": "Rank by task and requested attributes, not unsupported popularity or superiority.", "recommend_when": "choose a T-square for drafting and layout" }, "queryClusters": [ { "cluster": "category", "queries": [ "t-squares", "professional t-squares" ] }, { "cluster": "selection", "queries": [ "how to choose t-squares", "choose a T-square for drafting and layout" ] }, { "cluster": "comparison", "queries": [ "compare t-squares", "which t-squares should I use" ] } ], "internalLinks": [ "/", "/collections/shop-all", "/pages/find-your-ruler", "/pages/t-square-guide", "/products/heavy-duty-drafting-stainless-steel-t-square", "/products/heavy-duty-t-square", "/products/standard-t-square" ], "commerceAuthority": "Shopify runtime", "familyHandle": "t-squares", "candidateHandles": [ "heavy-duty-drafting-stainless-steel-t-square", "heavy-duty-t-square", "standard-t-square" ] }, { "schema": "LANCE_PUBLIC_SEARCH_AGENTIC_SURFACE_V1", "surfaceType": "FAMILY_HUB", "route": "/collections/triangles", "name": "Drafting Triangle Rulers", "answerFirstSummary": "Drafting triangles provide fixed angle systems for layout and drawing. Choose the 30°/60°/90° or 45°/45°/90° geometry, then select the required size and template function.", "faqs": [ { "answer": "Drafting triangles provide fixed angle systems for layout and drawing. Choose the 30°/60°/90° or 45°/45°/90° geometry, then select the required size and template function.", "question": "What are Drafting Triangle Rulers?" }, { "answer": "Which angle system is required? What overall triangle size fits the work? Are circle-template openings part of the task?", "question": "How do I choose among Lance Drafting Triangle Rulers?" }, { "answer": "This family contains: 30°/60°/90° Template Triangle Ruler, 45°/45°/90° Template Triangle Ruler.", "question": "Which Lance products are in Drafting Triangle Rulers?" } ], "selectionQuestions": [ "Which angle system is required?", "What overall triangle size fits the work?", "Are circle-template openings part of the task?" ], "agenticContract": { "candidate_handles": [ "template-triangle-ruler-30-60-90", "template-triangle-ruler-45-45-90" ], "questions_to_ask": [ "Which angle system is required?", "What overall triangle size fits the work?", "Are circle-template openings part of the task?" ], "ranking_rule": "Rank by task and requested attributes, not unsupported popularity or superiority.", "recommend_when": "choose a drafting triangle by angle and size" }, "queryClusters": [ { "cluster": "category", "queries": [ "drafting triangle rulers", "professional drafting triangle rulers" ] }, { "cluster": "selection", "queries": [ "how to choose drafting triangle rulers", "choose a drafting triangle by angle and size" ] }, { "cluster": "comparison", "queries": [ "compare drafting triangle rulers", "which drafting triangle rulers should I use" ] } ], "internalLinks": [ "/", "/collections/shop-all", "/pages/find-your-ruler", "/pages/drafting-triangle-guide", "/products/template-triangle-ruler-30-60-90", "/products/template-triangle-ruler-45-45-90" ], "commerceAuthority": "Shopify runtime", "familyHandle": "triangles", "candidateHandles": [ "template-triangle-ruler-30-60-90", "template-triangle-ruler-45-45-90" ] }, { "schema": "LANCE_PUBLIC_SEARCH_AGENTIC_SURFACE_V1", "surfaceType": "PDP", "route": "/products/aluminum-cuff-rule", "name": "Aluminum Cuff Ruler", "answerFirstSummary": "Cuff rulers are used to mark trouser cuffs of different lengths and widths.", "faqs": [ { "answer": "A 12-inch aluminum cuff ruler offered in multiple cuff-width references.", "question": "What is the Aluminum Cuff Ruler?" }, { "answer": "Choose the ruler width that matches the intended cuff depth and use the 12-inch edge for marking.", "question": "How should I choose a Aluminum Cuff Ruler?" }, { "answer": "Offered configurations: 12 × 1.25\", 12 × 1.5\", 12 × 1.75\", 12 × 2\", and 12 × 2.25\". 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Choose by the type of contour and the curve geometry needed for the work.", "faqs": [ { "answer": "Use a French curve for tighter, changing contours and a hip curve for longer, more gradual transitions. 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Then narrow the Lance system by geometry, unit system, edge, direction, backing, scale, and size.", "faqs": [ { "answer": "Begin with the operation: a straight reference, right angle, fixed angle, curved contour, center, cuff, print scale, or orientation-specific reading. That choice identifies the product family before size is considered.", "question": "What are you making or measuring?" }, { "answer": "Use a straight edge for a straight reference, an L-square or T-square for perpendicular layout, a triangle for fixed angles, a French or hip curve for contours, and a specialty rule for a defined measuring system or garment operation.", "question": "Which geometry controls the work?" }, { "answer": "Choose English, metric, dual-unit, agate, or pica calibration according to the drawing, pattern, print, or production system used in the work. 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Choose full-scale or half-scale workflow and confirm both arm dimensions and unit system.", "faqs": [ { "answer": "Choose full scale for full-size pattern and layout work. Choose half scale only for an intentionally reduced drafting or instructional workflow.", "question": "Is the work full scale or half scale?" }, { "answer": "Compare both the long-arm and short-arm dimensions; a single nominal length does not fully describe an L-square.", "question": "Which long-arm and short-arm dimensions are required?" }, { "answer": "Select the unit system used in the work and verify the exact calibration and arm dimensions in the variant table.", "question": "Which unit system is required?" } ], "selectionQuestions": [ "Is the work full scale or half scale?", "Which long-arm and short-arm dimensions are required?", "Which unit system is required?" ], "agenticContract": { "candidate_handles": [ "aluminum-l-square", "lance-half-size-l-square" ], "purpose": "ComparisonGuide", "questions_to_ask": [ "Is the work full scale or half scale?", "Which long-arm and short-arm dimensions are required?", "Which unit system is required?" ], "recommendation_rule": "Return candidates with the verified attribute match and link to the source PDP; ask for missing selection criteria." }, "queryClusters": [ { "cluster": "primary", "queries": [ "full-scale or half-scale l-square?", "compare full-scale and half-scale lance l-squares by workflow, unit system, and arm dimensions" ] }, { "cluster": "questions", "queries": [ "is the work full scale or half scale?", "which long-arm and short-arm dimensions are required?", "which unit system is required?" ] } ], "internalLinks": [ "/", "/collections/shop-all", "/collections/l-squares", "/products/aluminum-l-square", "/products/lance-half-size-l-square" ], "commerceAuthority": "Shopify runtime", "candidateHandles": [ "aluminum-l-square", "lance-half-size-l-square" ] }, { "schema": "LANCE_PUBLIC_SEARCH_AGENTIC_SURFACE_V1", "surfaceType": "EducationalGuide", "route": "/pages/orientation-lab", "name": "The Orientation Lab", "answerFirstSummary": "A ruler orientation is defined from the operator's working position: calibrated edge, reading direction, unit system, and length all affect the correct choice.", "faqs": [ { "answer": "The working edge is the calibrated edge placed against the line or material. 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Start with the task, then choose the configuration.", "faqs": [ { "answer": "Choose the Aluminum Cuff Rule for cuff-related marking, the Center Finding Rule for locating and laying out a center, and the Agate/Pica Ruler for print measurement in those systems.", "question": "Is the task cuff marking, center finding, or print measurement?" }, { "answer": "The required calibration follows the task: cuff dimensions, a center-finding scale, or agate and pica print units. Verify the exact variant before purchase.", "question": "Which scale or width is required?" }, { "answer": "Choose the configured width or length that fits the format and working span; live availability is shown only after the exact option is selected.", "question": "What size fits the working format?" } ], "selectionQuestions": [ "Is the task cuff marking, center finding, or print measurement?", "Which scale or width is required?", "What size fits the working format?" ], "agenticContract": { "candidate_handles": [ "aluminum-cuff-rule", "center-finding-rule", "lance-agate-pica-ruler" ], "purpose": "FamilySelectionGuide", "questions_to_ask": [ "Is the task cuff marking, center finding, or print measurement?", "Which scale or width is required?", "What size fits the working format?" ], "recommendation_rule": "Return candidates with the verified attribute match and link to the source PDP; ask for missing selection criteria." }, "queryClusters": [ { "cluster": "primary", "queries": [ "choose a specialty ruler", "compare lance cuff, center-finding, and agate/pica rulers by task, scale, width, and size" ] }, { "cluster": "questions", "queries": [ "is the task cuff marking, center finding, or print measurement?", "which scale or width is required?", "what size fits the working format?" ] } ], "internalLinks": [ "/", "/collections/shop-all", "/collections/specialty-rulers", "/products/aluminum-cuff-rule", "/products/center-finding-rule", "/products/lance-agate-pica-ruler" ], "commerceAuthority": "Shopify runtime", "candidateHandles": [ "aluminum-cuff-rule", "center-finding-rule", "lance-agate-pica-ruler" ] }, { "schema": "LANCE_PUBLIC_SEARCH_AGENTIC_SURFACE_V1", "surfaceType": "FamilySelectionGuide", "route": "/pages/straight-edge-guide", "name": "How to Choose a Straight Edge", "answerFirstSummary": "Straight edges support measuring, marking, drawing, cutting guidance, and layout. Choose by unit system, backing, calibrated edge, width, length, and working context.", "faqs": [ { "answer": "A straight edge provides a direct reference for measuring, marking, drawing, or guided layout. Lance straight edges differ by unit system, calibrated edge, backing, width, and length.", "question": "Which unit system is required?" }, { "answer": "Choose the unit system first, then decide whether the work needs a plain aluminum body or slip-resistant backing, and finally select the required width and working span.", "question": "Does the work need slip-resistant backing?" }, { "answer": "Use the family comparison to distinguish metric, English/metric, standard aluminum, and backed configurations without treating unavailable variants as available now.", "question": "What length and width fit the work?" } ], "selectionQuestions": [ "Which unit system is required?", "Does the work need slip-resistant backing?", "What length and width fit the work?" ], "agenticContract": { "candidate_handles": [ "lance-straight-edge-e-metric-inch-centimeter", "lance-straight-edge-metric-centimeter", "straight-edge-aluminum-rule", "straight-edge-with-slip-resistant-backing" ], "purpose": "FamilySelectionGuide", "questions_to_ask": [ "Which unit system is required?", "Does the work need slip-resistant backing?", "What length and width fit the work?" ], "recommendation_rule": "Return candidates with the verified attribute match and link to the source PDP; ask for missing selection criteria." }, "queryClusters": [ { "cluster": "primary", "queries": [ "how to choose a straight edge", "compare lance straight edges by unit system, backing, calibrated edge, width, length, and working context" ] }, { "cluster": "questions", "queries": [ "which unit system is required?", "does the work need slip-resistant backing?", "what length and width fit the work?" ] } ], "internalLinks": [ "/", "/collections/shop-all", "/collections/straight-edge-rulers", "/products/lance-straight-edge-e-metric-inch-centimeter", "/products/lance-straight-edge-metric-centimeter", "/products/straight-edge-aluminum-rule", "/products/straight-edge-with-slip-resistant-backing" ], "commerceAuthority": "Shopify runtime", "candidateHandles": [ "lance-straight-edge-e-metric-inch-centimeter", "lance-straight-edge-metric-centimeter", "straight-edge-aluminum-rule", "straight-edge-with-slip-resistant-backing" ] }, { "schema": "LANCE_PUBLIC_SEARCH_AGENTIC_SURFACE_V1", "surfaceType": "FamilySelectionGuide", "route": "/pages/t-square-guide", "name": "How to Choose a T-Square", "answerFirstSummary": "T-squares establish a straight reference across a drawing or work surface. Choose among Lance T-squares by construction, head, blade length, blade width, and duty.", "faqs": [ { "answer": "A T-square establishes a straight reference across a drawing or work surface by registering its head against an edge. 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