Field mapping

[fgs]

I've inserted a couple of variables in my website to display 2 more images in the product listings (to display the manufacturers logo). I can select these images manually in the properties tab under the product, but I was wondering if there is a way of mapping a field in my spreadsheet to throw-up these images without me having to select them manually. Or if I can create another field in the 'to Actinic field' section when I import my spreadsheet.

Thanks.

[leehack]

Tom if they are manufacturer specific sections, then you can set the variables to 'use parent'. This way you set it once at section level and it cascades down onto all the products below that level. A neat time saving trick, especially useful when manufacturers logos are being shown.

[fgs]

that's what I've already done (the use parent bit), but there are quite a few different manufacturers logos on different products, which is why I want to map a field in my spreadsheet to display the different manufacturers logo for each product.

[JSnow]

Tom, I don't think that this is possible in an import, hierarchical or flatfile. Just to make sure check the examples given in your "sites1\common" folder.

Another option is to think a bit laterally. In your description you can enter html by using the actinic !!<< html here >>!! tags.
This means that you should be able to enter !!<<img src="image url" alt="alt text" title="title text">>!! in the description.

Let us know if it works.

[NormanRouxel]

You've not said if you're using the Flat File or Hierarchical import method. If you're using Hierarchical, then you can import these extra fields. See see http://community.actinic.com/showthread.php?t=24502 post #3 for some details.

[fgs]

oh, yeah sorry. It's a flat file import.

[dallen]

it's an easy fix - just insert a new column at the beginning with

Header:Product

in the first row and

Product

in all subsequent rows - it's now a hierarchical import! you can then map your custom variables.