EasyPopulate 4.0 Support Thread

dlwwalton:

chadderuski

One more thing. Using you latest mod now. Inserted about 10 products with attributes. Downloaded the FullEP and AttributesEP files. Then deleted the products in admin. Tried to import the products back no problem. Imported the attribute file and it imports with no errors but the attributes don't show up. What am I doing wrong?

Also I don't understand what you mean by "please use OpenOffice to Export your CSV file" I am using Open Office but how do I export using Open Office?

It wont quite work this way. You can export the Full sheet and Detailed Sheet and then delete all products/attributes and be able to recreate them. Because you deleted everything, then re-imported, you are not going to have the same combination of database ID's ... so it doesn't work that way.

Ok I got it. Thank you for your help and a great mod. Working as expected.

Hi there.
I am trying to import a set of data to existing attributes but would like to mark some of the fields as mandatory.
ie, customer must input size and also make a selection from a drop down, default is currently 'please select your size category'
Is there a way of making fields required at the import stage?
Many thanks
Kerry

Hi all,

I have got all my images sorted in my csv to match up with those uploaded to my zc v1.5. When I look at the import list it keeps showing up a url for the images even though the csv I have uploaded has no urls in it.
I have deleted the old csv via easy populate is there something I have missed.
I have deleted the csv via zc I think they were in the temps is there anywhere else they may be?
I reupload and download but the csv has reverted back to the old one.
http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?198967-Images-upload-from-CSV-help

Is there a way to make this work with this add-on?
MAP Pricing ( m.a.p ) : Add to Cart to See Price
http://www.zen-cart.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=66

wtfbbq:

Is there a way to make this work with this add-on?
MAP Pricing ( m.a.p ) : Add to Cart to See Price
http://www.zen-cart.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=66

If this mod only adds fields to the products table, then you should be able to use the User Defined Products Fields to add these to your import sheet. After installing the MAP mod, look at the products table or sql you used to modify the table for the field names. Then add these under the Configuration > EasyPopluate 4 :: User Defined Products Fields.

Separate the fields with a comma, but do not add spaces, for example: field1,field2,field3
Do not add quotes either.

Your sheet will then export with columns for these fields as: v_field1, v_field2, v_field3

Let me know how that works for you!
-chadd

viperofthepitstorm:

Hi all,

I have got all my images sorted in my csv to match up with those uploaded to my zc v1.5. When I look at the import list it keeps showing up a url for the images even though the csv I have uploaded has no urls in it.
I have deleted the old csv via easy populate is there something I have missed.
I have deleted the csv via zc I think they were in the temps is there anywhere else they may be?
I reupload and download but the csv has reverted back to the old one.
http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?198967-Images-upload-from-CSV-help

Viper,

I'm sorry. I'm not sure I understand what you are doing. Can you attach your sour CSV file? Are you sure you are using the correct column for your image names? products_image and products_url are quite different!

-chadd

I have sorted out my images in my csv to have the same file name as the image on the server but when I uploaded the edited csv it reverts to the old csv is their something Ive missed or done?

viperofthepitstorm:

I have sorted out my images in my csv to have the same file name as the image on the server but when I uploaded the edited csv it reverts to the old csv is their something Ive missed or done?

Viper,

I'll have to see your data to help you. What you describe is not possible with EP4.

Is this a question for another area and if so which one?

viperofthepitstorm:

I have sorted out my images in my csv to have the same file name as the image on the server but when I uploaded the edited csv it reverts to the old csv is their something Ive missed or done?

Viper,

Are you clicking the "Import" link AFTER you upload your sheet? This is surprisingly common. Please read the documentation note and first post in this thread again. EP4 does not work the same as 1.2.5.4.

-chadd

Yes I am no problem with that the problem is that when I import it imports the old file I have deleted even though I have uploaded the new csv.

viperofthepitstorm:

Yes I am no problem with that the problem is that when I import it imports the old file I have deleted even though I have uploaded the new csv.

If you would attached a data file, even a partial one, then I might be able to help. It is NOT importing your OLD file. EP4 cannot do this. It will process the file you select when you click import.

It is possible that your image column is not importing ... usually because you have misnamed, misspelled, or managed to add a space after the name.

-chadd

v_products_model v_products_image
1705800001 1705800001_108_preview_1.jpg

I couldn`t attach the csv as it was invalid sorry. I did include the products model and products image headings. If you need some more just ask. Thanks for the help.

viperofthepitstorm:

v_products_model v_products_image
1705800001 1705800001_108_preview_1.jpg

I couldn`t attach the csv as it was invalid sorry. I did include the products model and products image headings. If you need some more just ask. Thanks for the help.

How about a link or non-linked text address to your site then, so we can take a look. We should be able to see how the images are named that way.

Otherwise, this EP works for us and everyone else, so unless you're in the Bermuda Triangle, you are most likely doing something wrong. And part of it might be how you're naming the images, as the last underscore _ is typically for additional images names.

EDIT: Yes, a link to your site showing a product with an image named the same way that you have manually put-up. Do you have any?

No I dont sorry the site is https://www.sultryseductions.com.au I dont doubt its me but im not sure what the problem is exactly.

viperofthepitstorm:

No I dont sorry the site is https://www.sultryseductions.com.au I dont doubt its me but im not sure what the problem is exactly.

What SPH said about the _1 may be true and what is causing your issue.

And I'll repeat again. If you had read the first entry or several entries in this thread, you'd see that I HIGHLY recommend that you enter and complete a product normally through the admin with an image. Then Export that product and you will have a good "map" of how to use this tool.

Please try this.

I will try the export of a product i know that works and use that.

Is there a way to delete the csv file through cpanel besides the temp file? I have tried to delete using the ep but it shows up in the store front page still and im not sure why. If I could delete the csv and start it all from scratch would be best.