Context attributes

In this section of the transformation configuration you can define and edit context-specific attributes. In general, attribute values are written in the context that is defined in the catalog configuration. Context attributes can be used to distribute context-specific values for an attribute to various contexts.

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The table shows the already defined context attributes. Using the corresponding tools you can filter the list context attributes by a search term or you can manipulate their order. And in case of a multi-page list, you can navigate between the pages. Click here to learn more about this.

Define context attributes

In order to define a new context attribute, proceed as follows:

  1. From the left-hand menu, select the attribute. Possibly use the text search to filter the list of attributes by a search term.
  2. From the right-hand menu, select a context.
  3. In order to finish the process, click on the Add button. Following this, the context attribute appears in the table.

Edit context attributes

In order to edit a context attribute, proceed as follows:

  1. In the table row of the price attribute, click on the Edit button to call up the corresponding dialog box.
  1. Make the desired changes:
    • Possibly add another context. To do so, click in the input field and select the context from the menu that appears afterwards. Possibly use the text search to filter the list of attributes by a search term.
    • Possibly remove a context. To do so, click on the icon in the chip of the context.
  1. Click on the Confirm button to confirm your input. Following this, the dialog box closes.
  • In order to save your changes, click on the Save button. If the process was successful, a corresponding message will appear. The context attribute is now updated.
  • In order to cancel the processand dismiss your changes, click on the Cancel button.

Remove context attributes

In order to remove a context attribute, proceed as follows:

  1. In the table row of the context attribute, click on the Close button. Following this, the context attribute vanishes from the table.
  2. Click on the Save button to confirm the removal of the context attribute.

Use cases

Import and map context attributes

This section explains the set-up of a catalog file and the mapping of context-specific attributes using the example of varying model numbers.

This screenshot shows a catalog file that has an additional column with deviating model numbers which are to be written in the context “AmazonDE”.
  1. Add the corresponding iPIM Supply attribute as a context attribute as described in the previous section.
  1. Import the catalog file and map the supplier attributes to the corresponding iPIM Supply attributes. Hereby, you need to map the cross-context model number to the cross-context iPIM Supply attributes and the context-specific model number to the context-specific iPIM Supply attribute which was defined accordingly as described above.
  1. Carry out the process steps “Transformation”, “Approval” and “Synchronisation” to transfer the item data to iPIM.

FAQ

What are context attributes and what are they used for?

Context attributes can be used to distribute context-specific values for an attribute to various contexts, for example when a value differs depending on the sales channel or target platform.

How are attribute values generally handled in relation to the context?

In general, attribute values are written in the context that is defined in the catalog configuration. Context attributes make it possible to specifically deviate from this default behavior for individual attributes and distribute values on a context-specific basis.