EasyPopulate 4.0 Support Thread

[awhfy99]

I did notice a couple of things that I would like to see changed, if possible. I have been using it for several months and checking the posts to see if they were mentioned there. If I missed them, my apologies in advanced and I will download it again.

The specials fields are pre-populated with an expiration date when none is set. This requires that field to be cleared before uploading or your specials will all be expired.

The other thing I noticed is that the down-loaded products default to status 1, so if you need both the 0 and 1 statused items, you will need to download the products twice. This is a small hassle when changing quantities and restocking at the same time.

Otherwise, this is one of the best contribs that I have found!

[chadderuski]

The specials fields are pre-populated with an expiration date when none is set. This requires that field to be cleared before uploading or your specials will all be expired.

I will have to look into this one. Didn't know it was doing that!

The other thing I noticed is that the down-loaded products default to status 1, so if you need both the 0 and 1 statused items, you will need to download the products twice. This is a small hassle when changing quantities and restocking at the same time.

This should be fixed in the 4.0.21 6-1-2012 currently at github! Definitely update to the latest version for other minor fixes.

PLEASE NOTE: CUSTOM PRODUCT FIELDS coming soon!

I've had several requests to add the ability to define custom products fields. This turned out to be quite easy, and will be in the next version pushed to github. I added a configuration field where you can enter your products table fields (existing or custom) and the script checks for them before exporting/importing so you know you entered them correctly.

Needs a bit more testing, but should be able to push in a couple days.

-chadd

[johnn196703]

I will have to look into this one. Didn't know it was doing that!



This should be fixed in the 4.0.21 6-1-2012 currently at github! Definitely update to the latest version for other minor fixes.

PLEASE NOTE: CUSTOM PRODUCT FIELDS coming soon!

I've had several requests to add the ability to define custom products fields. This turned out to be quite easy, and will be in the next version pushed to github. I added a configuration field where you can enter your products table fields (existing or custom) and the script checks for them before exporting/importing so you know you entered them correctly.

Needs a bit more testing, but should be able to push in a couple days.

-chadd

Hi,

I tried to import option names and option values, and I saw them imported via admin. When I click on each product to view it on the product infor page, I did not see any option names as well as option values displayed.

Below is a link to my file. Please take a look and give me your advice. Thanks!

http://www.theladystuff.com/temp/DD.csv

[chadderuski]

Hi,

I tried to import option names and option values, and I saw them imported via admin. When I click on each product to view it on the product infor page, I did not see any option names as well as option values displayed.

Below is a link to my file. Please take a look and give me your advice. Thanks!

http://www.theladystuff.com/temp/DD.csv

Hi John,

To use the attribute feature in EP4 you need to first import your products using the Full sheet. You will then create a Attrib-Basic-EP csv file with columns:

v_products_model, v_products_options_type, v_products_options_name_1, v_products_options_values_name_1

Also EOREOR is not required with EP4. And file naming conventions must be followed otherwise the script will not know what to do with the file.
Check the examples folder for more information in the attribute_types.txt file and a sample basic attribute import csv file.

-Chadd

[johnn196703]

Hi Chadd,

Thanks for you support. I have been trying to follow the guideline, but I cannot import the attributes for option names and option values.

Do you have any tips regarding this issue?

Thanks for your help and support.

John

Hi John,

To use the attribute feature in EP4 you need to first import your products using the Full sheet. You will then create a Attrib-Basic-EP csv file with columns:

v_products_model, v_products_options_type, v_products_options_name_1, v_products_options_values_name_1

Also EOREOR is not required with EP4. And file naming conventions must be followed otherwise the script will not know what to do with the file.
Check the examples folder for more information in the attribute_types.txt file and a sample basic attribute import csv file.

-Chadd

[chadderuski]

Hi Chadd,
Thanks for you support. I have been trying to follow the guideline, but I cannot import the attributes for option names and option values.
Do you have any tips regarding this issue?
Thanks for your help and support.
John

Please try this: Describe in plain English the attribute and attribute values that you want to assign to one product. Note that the product must already exist in your database.

For example: "I have a product widget that I want to assign the attribute Color with values red,green,blue as a dropdown box"

Then your CSV will look like:

v_products_model,v_products_options_type,v_products_options_name_1,v_products_op tions_values_name_1
"widget","0","Color","red,green,blue"

hope this helps

[hockey2112]

I just updated to the latest version listed above, and my product info is no longer being added to my site. The file uploads fine, and then when I click "Import" next to the file it gives me the "File Import Completed" message, but no products are added to my catalog. Any idea what would cause this?

The only major change I made recently was the installation of my SSL.

--EDIT--
I'm an idiot. It had to do with the file name of the CSV file. I removed the spaces and the & and it now works.



A separate issue... I have Product Category ! and 2 filled out for a few products that should be listed in a subcategory, but all of those products are just getting lumped into the primary category. Any idea what might fix that?

[johnn196703]

Hi chadderuski,

I followed your guideline, but the option name and option values do not display. Do you have any other tips?

Thanks for your support and help.

John

Please try this: Describe in plain English the attribute and attribute values that you want to assign to one product. Note that the product must already exist in your database.

For example: "I have a product widget that I want to assign the attribute Color with values red,green,blue as a dropdown box"

Then your CSV will look like:



hope this helps