Creating an Import Export Profile
Import Export Tool
The PIM includes an import export tool for new product creation, customizable exports and round trip bulk editing via CSV files. Due to the nature of mass editing, restrictions are imposed throughout the process to ensure the integrity of your data.
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Please note that this is an advanced feature of the PIM and requires familiarity with several PIM features and operations. You are advised to read through the prerequisite articles below prior to attempting to use the import export tool. |
Prerequisites
Create a Profile
Navigate to the Import/Export Tool found on the left side navigation menu and select profiles
Click Create an Import Export Profile
Name Your Profile
Designate a Channel for imported products to be enabled on by default - Optional
If prices are going to be part of an import, define the pricing criteria (most fields are optional and best left default)
Configure the fields (see below)
Save The Profile
The Price Configuration
Author - The pricing authority for this import - Default is SYSTEM
Book Type - Master, Vendor, Etc - Default is MASTER
Price Book Code - Regular, Update, Promotion - Default is REGULAR
Base - This must match the Price Base designated for the channel on which, you wish to enable publishing. - Default is US
Currency - The currency abbreviation for the price - Default is USD.
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Configure The Fields
For each field in the PIM you wish to export/import, you need to provide a label for the CSV column header. These are Case Sensitive.
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See full list of fields here Import Export Fields
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Attributes
All product attributes with slugs will be available (will display name, slug). Slugs are a unique identifier tied to that attribute.
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