Localized attributes – novomind iPIM Documentation

In this section of the transformation configuration you can define and edit localized attributes. Localized attributes can be used to distribute context-specific values for a localized attribute to various contexts. This can be deviating article names or brands for different markets which in turn can be represented by context levels.

This table shows the already defined localized attributes. Using the corresponding tools you can filter the list localized 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 localized attributes

In order to define a localized attribute, proceed as follows:

From the left-hand menu , select the attribute.
From the menu in the center , select the context(s).
From the right-hand menu , select the locale(s).
In order to finish the process, click on the button . Following this, the corresponding entries appear in the table.

Remove localized attributes

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

In the table row of the localized attribute, click on the button.
Possibly remove further localized attributes.
Click on the button to confirm the removal of the localized attribute(s).

Use cases

Import and map localized attributes

This section shows how to import and map localized attributes using the example of deviating german device type names for different context levels.

This screenshot shows a catalog file with deviating german device type names which are to be stored on different context levels for the markets Germany (DE), Austria (AT) and Switzerland (CH), whereas the english device type name is stored on the client level which is the default context level of this exemplary catalog.

Import the catalog file and carry out the mapping

In the first step, the catalog file is imported and the supplier attributes are mapped, whereby the english item data is stored on the standard context level of the catalog.

Import the catalog file.

Access the transformation configuration and carry out an automatic attribute detection in order to map the supplier attributes with the english item data, whereby these are to be stored on the english default locale as well as the default context level.

Define localized attributes

In this step, the localized attributes are defined:

From the left-hand menu , select the iPIM Supply attribute which is to assume the device type names.
From the menu in the center , select the context levels on which the different german device type names are to be stored (In this example this is DE, AT and CH).
From the right-hand menu , select the german locale.
In order to finish the process, click on the button .The corresponding entries are shown in the table.

Map the localized attributes

In this step, the localized attributes are mapped:

Select the option “Replenish attribute mapping” from the “Select action” menu .
Click on the button to call up the corresponding dialog box.

Map the supplier attributes which represent the various german device type names to the respective localized attributes.

FAQ

Basics

What are localized attributes in iPIM Supply?

Localized attributes are attributes that are defined and edited in the transformation configuration in order to distribute context-specific values for a localized attribute to various contexts. They are used whenever an attribute value varies by language, for example in the case of deviating article names or brands for different markets. These markets are in turn represented by context levels.

Define localized attributes

Can I assign several context levels to a localized attribute at the same time?

Yes, one or more context levels can be selected from the menu in the center.

Can I assign several locales to a localized attribute at the same time?

Yes, one or more locales can be selected from the right-hand menu, similar to selecting the context levels.