Export (catalogs etc.) – novomind iPIM Documentation

In this subsection of the “Administration” you can export the configuration data of catalogs, mapping profiles, cleansing and validation profiles as well as global validators. The data is exported in the form of .json files. For example, you can edit these files outside of iPIM Supply in an editor and reimport them to update the data in iPIM Supply accordingly.

Export catalogs

Using this function you can export catalogs as .json files. The export file includes data regarding basic settings (catalog name, supplier, locale etc.), import parameters, transformation rules, default separator and number formats, cleansing rules and validation rules. In order to trigger an export, proceed as follows:

In the “Export catalogs” row, click on the button to call up the corresponding dialog box.

Select a catalog respectively multiple catalogs:
- In order to select a catalog, choose the catalog from the menu. Following this, a chip that bears the catalog name is shown.
- In order to select and additional catalog, choose the catalog from the menu. Following this, another chip that bears the catalog name is shown.
- In order to select all the existing catalogs, click on the button. Following this, for each individual catalog a corresponding chip is shown.
- In order to deselect a catalog, click on the icon in the chip of the catalog.

In order to trigger the export, click on the button. If you selected a single catalog, a single .json file is exported. If you selected multiple catalogs, a .zip folder with separate .json files for each catalog is exported. In both cases, you usually can access the export files via your local download folder.
In order to cancel the process, click on the button.

The export data only includes the configuration data of the respective catalog. Catalog items are not exported.
Depending on the system configuration, the exported .json file specifies the version of the system from which the file was exported. To import the file into a system running a more recent version, the version number must be changed to match that version; otherwise, an error will occur during import.

Export mapping profiles

Using this function you can mapping profiles as .json files. The export file includes basic settings such as the name and the description as well as the respective supplier attributes and the corresponding iPIM Supply attributes. In order to trigger an export, proceed as follows:

In the “Export mapping profiles” row, click on the button to call up the corresponding dialog box.
Select a mapping profile respectively multiple mapping profiles:
- In order to select a mapping profile, choose the mapping profile from the menu. Following this, a chip that bears the mapping profile name is shown.
- In order to select and additional mapping profile, choose the mapping profile from the menu. Following this, another chip that bears the mapping profile name is shown.
- In order to select all the existing mapping profiles, click on the button. Following this, for each individual mapping profile a corresponding chip is shown.
- In order to deselect a mapping profile, click on the icon in the chip of the mapping profile.

In order to trigger the export, click on the button. If you selected a single mapping profile, a single .json file is exported. If you selected multiple mapping profiles, a .zip folder with separate .json files for each mapping profile is exported. In both cases, you usually can access the export files via your local download folder.
In order to cancel the process, click on the button.

Export cleansing and validation profiles

Using this function you can export cleansing and validation profiles as .json files. The export file contains all the cleansing rules and validation rules that are included in the respective cleansing and validation profile. In order to trigger an export, proceed as follows:

In the “Export cleansing and validation profiles” row, click on the button to call up the corresponding dialog box.
Select a cleansing and validation profile respectively multiple cleansing and validation profiles:
- In order to select a cleansing and validation profile, choose the cleansing and validation profile from the menu. Following this, a chip that bears the of the cleansing and validation profile is shown.
- In order to select and additional cleansing and validation profile, choose the cleansing and validation profile from the menu. Following this, another chip that bears the name of the cleansing and validation profile is shown.
- In order to select all the existing cleansing and validation profiles, click on the button. Following this, for each individual cleansing and validation profile a corresponding chip is shown.
- In order to deselect a cleansing and validation profile, click on the icon in the chip of the cleansing and validation profile.

In order to trigger the export, click on the button. If you selected a single cleansing and validation profile, a single .json file is exported. If you selected multiple cleansing and validation profiles, a .zip folder with separate .json files for each mapping profile is exported. In both cases, you usually can access the export files via your local download folder.
In order to cancel the process, click on the button.

Export global validators

Using this function you can export global validation rules. The export datei contains all the settings of the respective validation rules. In order to trigger an export:

In the “Export global validators” row, click on the button to call up the corresponding dialog box.
Select a validation rule profile respectively multiple validation rule profiles:
- In order to select a validation rule, choose the validation rule from the menu. Following this, a chip that bears the name of the validation rule is shown.
- In order to select and additional validation rule, choose the validation rule from the menu. Following this, another chip that bears the name of the validation rule is shown.
- In order to select all the existing validation rules, click on the button. Following this, for each individual validation rule a corresponding chip is shown.
- In order to deselect a validation rule, click on the icon in the chip of the validation rule.

In order to trigger the export, click on the button. If you selected a single validation rule, a single .json file is exported. If you selected multiple validation rules, a .zip folder with separate .json files for each validation rule is exported. In both cases, you usually can access the export files via your local download folder.
In order to cancel the process, click on the button.

FAQ

General information on the export

What can be exported via the “Export” section in the Administration?

What is the purpose of exporting the configuration data?

You can edit the exported .json files outside of iPIM Supply, for example in an editor, and reimport them to update the data in iPIM Supply accordingly. This allows configurations to be edited or backed up externally.

In which file format are the exports provided?

All exports in this section are generally provided as .json files. If several elements are exported at the same time, a .zip folder with separate .json files is generated instead.

Export catalogs

What does the export file of a catalog include?

The export file of a catalog includes data regarding basic settings such as catalog name, supplier, and locale, the import parameters, transformation rules, default separator and number formats, as well as the cleansing rules and validation rules. This means it covers the complete configuration of the catalog.

Are the catalog items also exported when exporting a catalog?

No, the export data only includes the configuration data of the respective catalog. Catalog items themselves are not exported.

Export mapping profiles

What does the export file of a mapping profile include?

The export file of a mapping profile includes basic settings such as the name and the description as well as the respective supplier attributes and the corresponding iPIM Supply attributes. This makes it possible to trace the complete mapping logic of the mapping profile.

Export cleansing and validation profiles

What does the export file of a cleansing and validation profile include?

The export file contains all the cleansing rules and validation rules that are included in the respective cleansing and validation profile. This allows the entire rule configuration of a profile to be backed up or edited externally.

Export global validators

What does the export file of global validators include?

The export file contains all the settings of the respective validation rules. This allows the complete configuration of a global validation rule to be exported.

Rights

The following rights are required to use the “Export” section:

Key	Identifier	Beschreibung
ipim-supply.administration	iPIM Supply – Administration	Right to see the “Administration” tab and to call up the “Administration” section
ipim-supply.administration.export-catalogs	iPIM Supply – Administration – Export Catalogs	Right to use the “Export catalogs” function
ipim-supply.administration.export-mapping-profiles	iPIM Supply – Administration – Export Mapping Profiles	Right to use the “Export mapping profiles” function
ipim-supply.administration.export-cleanser-validation-profiles	iPIM Supply – Administration – Export Cleanser and validation profiles	Right to use the “Export cleansing and validation profiles” function
ipim-supply.administration.export-global-validators	iPIM Supply – Administration – Export Global Validators	Right to use the “Export global validation rules” function

In order to be able to access iPIM Supply, a user needs to be related to at least one supplier.
In order to make newly added rights effective for users outside of the regular synchronisation, you must carry out a master data synchronisation for users and roles. This can be done in the “Schedules” tab.
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