To begin with, browse to the File Center using the main navigation bar. Near the bottom of the left-hand nav navigation bar, under " Catalog Import", click "Private Catalog: Import Products"
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Step 1 - Download Template
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For this template and any others in PSSthe E-Commerce platform, make sure that you review the developer notes so that you can ensure that your file meets PSS the required specifications.
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Step 2 - Populate Template With Your Data
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The name of the brand manufacturer. You will want to make sure that you watch your spelling to make sure that you don't accidentally get the same brand in twice. Examples of Brand/Manufacturer: Sea-Doo, AFX, Stillen, Kubota, Seizmik, Yamaha.
ProductGroup.name (required)
Examples of Product Group Name: Force Gloves, Outpost Jacket, GX-J Boots. You want to group similar products with different attributes together so that they can display on a marketplace with dropdowns or attribute selectors. Don't let size, color, or option leak into your Product Group name. Utilize the size, color, option columns the way they are meant to be used.
A Product is a unique MPN. There is only one MPN per product. A Product Group is all the different variations of a single product. There can be multiple MPNs in a Product Group.
In this the example below the Manufacturer is HJC, Product Group is CL-17 Punisher 2 Helmet. MPN: 862-757 is a Product
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It is possible , however rare, that a Product Group is represented by only one Product.
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ProductGroup.description (optional)
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The MSRP for the product. PSS The platform has other features that will allow you to adjust the sale price of the product. MSRP is most commonly referenced for aftermarket products.
Product.size (optional)
Large, Medium, Small; 8, 9, 10, 11; 80.00mm, 90.00mm, 100.00mm, etc
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Use this field if there is a key option on a product line that you feel would be nice to have a shopper toggle on. Or if there are is a product that has like a color line with chrome or black accents. Here are some things we see people use for a Product Option:
Titanium, Steel, Aluminum
Carbon Fiber, Stainless Steel
Knurled, Deep Cut, Slot Track, Dimpled
Chrome Accent, Gloss Black Accent, Carbon Fiber Accent
Standard, Short, Long
Product.image_url (optional)
For images hosted inside or outside of PSSthe E-Commerce platform.
HTTP or HTTPS will work. If you plan to list on eBay you will want to make sure the image URLs are HTTPS
*Multiple images is supported. Simply place a semicolon in between each image URL. No spaces required. Just ";"
Product.image_file_name (optional)
For use with PSS Media Center. If you go into Media Center and upload an image, you simply need to copy/paste the image file name into this column.
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Step 3 - Upload Your Data
Back to the user interface under File Center. When you click "Private Catalog: Import Products" you will see "Choose File" next to File Upload. Click this button to locate the file on your computer. Double click your file and it will be ready to go in PSS.
Enter your email address if you want to be notified when the job is complete. (optional).
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You will want to monitor the Import that you just ran in File Center. The job will be in a Pending or Processing status until PSS the software has completed it. These jobs typically take 30-60 minutes depending on the size of the CSV file.
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