EasyPopulate 4.0 Support Thread

[Kevin205]

Kevin,

Attached is a replacement easypopulate_4_attrib.php file. Give this a try.

Note that you should set Configuration -> Easy Populate 4 :: Convert Curly Quotes to 1 - Replace with Basic Characters

I tested your file and it imported correctly. I have not tested the advanced attribute import yet, but this should get you on track.

-chadd

Hello Chadd - I used easypopulate_4_attrib.php, you had supplied and imported with out any errors also. I also added prices for the size attribute through Attrib-Detailed-EP_ and it imported correctly as well.

Thank you.

[Kevin205]

Kevin,

The detailed attribute import should be fine since it does not modify the options_name or options_values_name

That file MAY not work for you. I've been making a lot of changes to EP of late and you may have to wait for me to update github...

-chadd

When ever you get a chance would you please explain what is new and updated for EP4 at github. Thanks.

[firstcapitalfirearms]

I originally posted this message in the "General" and someone suggested that I post it here instead.

I use Excel 2003 for configuring my wholesalers inventory file and then upload them via Easy Populate. I had my file completed and went back this morning to refine some things and my model numbers are not in Text format anymore. I have tried to use the CSV walkthrough and selected TEXT for the model number and it will only stay in General Format. Does anyone know how I can fix this, very frustrating.

Thanks
Mark

[kobra]

firstcapitalfirearms,

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[MaartenJ]

Hi Guys,

I'm a bit confused about Easy Populate; I already use a easy populate version for ZC 1.3.8 for about 3 years. Now i'm going to set up a new shop for a new niche product.

What is the difference between Easy Populate CSV (http://www.zen-cart.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=868) and this one?

Thanks already!

Best regards,

Maarten

[chadderuski]

This is how it's saved:
Field delimiter: '
Text delimiter: ""

Attachment 12438

Kevin, you're encoding should be UTF 8 which should match the encoding of your databases.

If you EXPORT your CSV file from OO with the wrong encoding, then import it into a database of some OTHER encoding, you risk getting a lot of "garbage" character in your descriptions, names, etc.

If you are on Zencart 1.5x, you are using UTF 8 unless you did something custom.

-chadd

[chadderuski]

Hi Guys,

I'm a bit confused about Easy Populate; I already use a easy populate version for ZC 1.3.8 for about 3 years. Now i'm going to set up a new shop for a new niche product.

What is the difference between Easy Populate CSV (http://www.zen-cart.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=868) and this one?

Thanks already!

Best regards,

Maarten

I cannot speak for that version. You CAN installed EP 4.0 and that other one and not have a conflict (other than possibly confusing yourself). Just note that the FILE FORMATS are NOT compatible.

A lot of custom stuff in EP 4.0, working attributes import, custom products fields, vast performance improvements to name just a few.

-chadd

[Kevin205]

Kevin, you're encoding should be UTF 8 which should match the encoding of your databases.

If you EXPORT your CSV file from OO with the wrong encoding, then import it into a database of some OTHER encoding, you risk getting a lot of "garbage" character in your descriptions, names, etc.

If you are on Zencart 1.5x, you are using UTF 8 unless you did something custom.

-chadd

Hello Chad - I am using UTF-8.

[Feznizzle]

Hi All!

I am new to EasyPopulate 4.0, I'm super excited! I have two questions.

FIRST:
How can I be sure I'm using the latest version? I have a ZC 151 with Easy Populate 4.0.22 - Beta 6-10-2012 that I installed a few months ago (just getting around to using it!). I checked the GitHub link supplied on the first page, but I have no clue what to look for.

SECOND:
Today I want to upload a couple hundred categories. It has about 12 top categories, the rest spread out under it. My site is currently populated with Sample Data, so I went into EP4 admin area and exported both category file types [Model/Category & Categories Only (with Metatags)].

The Category Only file is the one I want to use, but I see no way to specify path during the creation of new cats. I can see that path can be specified in the Model/Cat file (ex, Top Category^Sub1^Sub2)... but how do you do that when creating new categories?

Thanks,
Mike

[chadderuski]

That is the latest of github. I'm trying to get an update and also submit to the zencart team but time has not been cooperating.

Categories: Categories are automatically created when you import a products and specify it's category. This is the only way to automatically create categories.

Currently, the Categories Only (with meta-tags) is NOT used to create categories, but ONLY to update meta information. Use it carefully, and don't make changes to your store (like add/removed categories) between updates. This import is 1-to-1, working of the categories database ID, not the name, so be careful.

As ALWAYS! use Dr. Byte's MySQL Database Backup Tool before running an import. It will be a life saver should you mess something up

-chadd

Hi All!

I am new to EasyPopulate 4.0, I'm super excited! I have two questions.

FIRST:
How can I be sure I'm using the latest version? I have a ZC 151 with Easy Populate 4.0.22 - Beta 6-10-2012 that I installed a few months ago (just getting around to using it!). I checked the GitHub link supplied on the first page, but I have no clue what to look for.

SECOND:
Today I want to upload a couple hundred categories. It has about 12 top categories, the rest spread out under it. My site is currently populated with Sample Data, so I went into EP4 admin area and exported both category file types [Model/Category & Categories Only (with Metatags)].

The Category Only file is the one I want to use, but I see no way to specify path during the creation of new cats. I can see that path can be specified in the Model/Cat file (ex, Top Category^Sub1^Sub2)... but how do you do that when creating new categories?

Thanks,
Mike