Quote Originally Posted by mc12345678 View Post
"Easily" would be a matter of perspective; however, I can envision where the current "file read" code may be positioned to a function with some "trigger" being added to identify what the source is for the filetype and support properly moving through the file. While this operation is perhaps easier in newer PHP versions, it remains important to note that the process would work best by stepping into/through the file rather than loading it entirely into memory. The file reading occurs in a few of the modules as well as the main import file. There is also a field delimiter test that is performed against files that may need to be altered to exclude such xml files or provide an equivalent test if necessary.
Turns out on further checking i can actually make my own custom mapped feed at the suppliers website and in .csv format :). I've tried a few times. finally found how to add gtin as an option too and tried to upload again to get the following error messages "Missing primary key from file" and "File Import Completed with issues."

I've spent hours trying to solve this and even hired developers to install the module and get the feed working as i didn't fancy doing it myself. developers worked over the quoted time and between say 4 of us its getting frustrating lol. it's something simple being missed now i'm sure of it?

Anything that's commonly done that would cause such issues ie not including the "v_" beginning to product fields? i'm sure it was in this support thread i read your not supposed to include that part?