Copy Sub Categories To Multiple Main Categories

[gjh42]

So you want to create a bunch of new products that start out identical to the first set, but are not connected to them in any way?

[johnniejetski]

exactly!
I sell parts for 15 different engines - each engine has exactly the same parts with just a different part number. If I could mass copy the parts into each engine category, then just go in and change the item number, it would make my life really simple.

I also sell parts for 30 different frames/chassis. same rule would apply

[gjh42]

You may want to use Easy Populate to manage your products eventually, and you might use it now to download the products you have, copy/edit for the new categories, and re-upload.

[johnniejetski]

I see there are 4 or 5 versions, any recommendations for me?

[gjh42]

I haven't used it, but v1.2.5.4 is generally recommended as the most reliable.

[mrmanners]

Sorry to bring this up again but I don't see where the OP actually got the right/final answer. I too need the same question answered. I am running 1.5 with easypopulate and CKeditor installed with filezilla. I am setting up a automotive performance site where each type vehicle will have the same subcategories (exhausts, engine components, tuning, etc). I understand how to copy products around but I can't find anywhere nor how to copy or duplicate subcategories from one vehicle to another. Is there a way to do this or a MOD that will help with this? Or is it just a matter of hand jamming it for each vehicle?

Thanks,

[gjh42]

There is no functionality for copying whole (sub)categories. You would have to individually create the new subcategories you want; then you can mass copy the products into them.

[mrmanners]

There is no functionality for copying whole (sub)categories. You would have to individually create the new subcategories you want; then you can mass copy the products into them.

I figured as much. That is too bad. Maybe someone could figure out a way to do it for the next guy. In the meantime, I have a lot of work today.. Thanks.....

[simon1066]

http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.p...82#post1124882

Post #106 outlines how I mass copy products. Xmasscopy (commercial add-on) also has the facility to copy a category/sub category to multiple categories/sub-categories.