In this section you can configure and download import templates for selected categories of the primary taxonomy. These templates can be filled with item data and then be used for their import.
Select categories
In the “Category selection” card, you can select the categories for which you want to export import templates:
- In order to find the desired category by a search term, enter the search term in the search field and press “Enter”. Following this, the categories which were found by the search are displayed in bold letters.
- In order to select a category, tick the corresponding checkbox in the directory structure. You can also select multiple categories. Following this, the selected categories are listed in the “My Downloads” card on the right side.
Show only matches” to the corresponding position.
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you can toggle between two different views. One view only shows the root level and the first subordinate level, the other view shows all the levels of the directory structure.
Export import templates
Export import templates for individual categories
Via the corresponding button you can export import templates for individual categories as an .xlsx file. To do so, proceed as follows:
- In the directory structure, move the mouse cursor over the desired category. Following this appears the
button. - Click on the button to initiate the export. Once the export is complete, you can usually retrieve the .xlsx file from your local download folder.
Export import templates for multiple categories
You can export import templates for multiple selected categories. You can either export separate import templates for each of the selected categories or you can export a collective import template for all the selected categories. To do so, proceed as follows:
- Select the desired categories as described above.
- In order to export a collective import template file for all the selected categories, click on
. Following this, the import template is exported as an .xlsx file. Once the export is complete, you can usually retrieve the .xlsx file from your local download folder. - In order to export individual import template files for each of the selected categories, click on . Following this, a .zip folder with the individual .xlsx files is exported. Once the export is complete, you can usually retrieve the .zip folder from your local download folder.
FAQ
What is the “Download templates” section used for?
In this section, you can configure and download import templates for selected categories of the primary taxonomy. These import templates can then be filled with item data and used for their import.
In which file format are import templates exported?
Import templates are exported as an .xlsx file. When exporting multiple categories as separate files, these are additionally bundled into a .zip folder.
What does the “Attributes preview” card show?
The “Attributes preview” card lists the attributes of the selected categories which will later be included in the import template.
What requirement must an attribute meet in order to be included in the import template?
An attribute will only be included in the import template if the property Is import template relevant attribute is assigned to the attribute. In addition, this property needs to be set to “YES”.