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Private Catalog: Import Fitment

Owned by Tad Bremner
Last updated: Mar 22, 2021
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To begin with, browse to the File Center using the main navigation bar. Near the bottom of the left-hand navigation bar, under " Catalog Import", click "Private Catalog: Import Fitment"

Step 1 - Download Template

Download and open the Compatible File Template which is in the blue hyperlink.

For this template and any others in the E-Commerce platform, make sure that you review the developer notes so that you can ensure that your file meets the required specifications.

Step 2 - Populate Template With Your Data

This template has six (6) columns, some of which are optional.  Below we offer an explanation of what each column header represents.

Manufacturer.name

This is the manufacturer name of the Private Catalog Product that we are attaching fitment to.

Product.manufacturer_part_number

The MPN of the Private Catalog Product

VehicleYear.name

1999, 2005, 2020, etc. Make sure there are no trailing spaces on the end of the entry.

VehicleMake.name

Spelling and capitalization matter!

  • Yamaha

  • Ski-Doo

  • John Deere

  • Harley-Davidson

VehicleModel.name

Triple-check your work here, everyone. You are going for uniformity on your naming conventions.

  • Ranger 4x4 400

  • Ranger 4x4 500 EFI

  • Chief Blackhawk

  • Chief Blackhawk Dark

Fitment.delete

Put a 1 in this column if you want to delete a line of fitment.

Here is an example of some fitment for some fictitious products made by a fictitious brand

Step 3 - Upload Your Data

Back to the user interface under File Center. When you click "Private Catalog: Import Fitment" 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.

Enter your email address if you want to be notified when the job is complete.  (optional).

Click Submit

Step 4 - Monitor Job Processing

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 the software has completed it.  These jobs typically take 30-60 minutes depending on the size of the CSV file.

Once finished you will see the job Completed or Complete w/ Warnings. Click on the job and you will have access to a Processing Report.  Open the report and the success or failure of each line item will be reported.