product xml import

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product xml import

Post by bcc » Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:47 pm

I saw some discussion that we can specify matching fields (such as sku) instead of productid during the import process. However, when I try to do the xml import on products, it is using productid and I can't find anywhere to specify the matching field and the process also not ask. Note. I'm using dataport 7.0.3 beta
Any insight?

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Re: product xml import

Post by Naveed » Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:15 am

The only way to use custom matching fields while importing products is to use Products CSV import feature in DataPort 7.0.3.1 beta. The options are available on screen.

However it will not be possible to use custom matching fields using xml import. I have logged a feature enhancement request at bugzilla and hopefully we will be able to add this ability to next release of DataPort. You can track its progress at:
http://bugs.ablecommerce.com/show_bug.cgi?id=8231

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