component import???

[Coggy]

Hi,

I'm in the process of extracting product descriptions from paper-based catalogues into a spreadsheet that I will export to csv file and use for the purpose of importing. Is it possible to include components and attributes in this spreadsheet?

Thanks


Chris

[Bruce]

Hi,

Yes this is possible, you will have to use a Hierarchical import file. If you look in C:\Program Files\Actinic v7\Sites\Site1\Common\.. you will find a Sample Hierarchical Import File. Using this structure you can import components and attributes too. You may want to first make an Export from Actinic .. File | Export and follow the wizard, select Catalog and you can use the resulting Hierarchical file to create your Import file.

Hope this helps,

[Coggy]

Thanks Bruce, I'll give that a try.

Chris

[outofthehat]

Flat Excel to hierarchical import file format

Getting from Excel rows to hierarchical import file format can be a pain - if you want to see the way I did it, look at this thread. If you have an easier way I'd be pleased to know of it!

Neil