Imports (and exports)
Rename product numbers in PIM
Rename the Product Number on many products at once by importing an Excel file, instead of editing each product one at a time. Use this import when you standardize Product Number formats across your catalog in Optimizely Product Information Management (PIM).
Import files into PIM
Use the Imports page to automatically import your file into the Optimizely Product Information Management (PIM) when importing data from a source with a consistent format, rather than using an import wizard with multiple steps. Drag and drop your files onto the page, or click Browse to upload your file.
Import PIM assets
Import assets one at a time or in bulk. You can add asset tags and file name prefixes.
Import products to PIM
After the initial configuration of properties and product templates, you can import products to create and update product data in Optimizely Product Information Management (PIM). You can save the mappings and import options you set up during the import process as import templates to import other files with the same format.
Import product variants to PIM
Use Optimizely Product Information Management (PIM) features to import product variant types, assign their properties and values, and assign variants to products during the product import process. Click Imports .
Import PIM categories
You can import categories and their tree structure in bulk. Use the provided import template to add new categories or update details for existing categories.
Import PIM properties
You can import properties and values or update existing property details using an import file. You can also import properties without values in the file and add them later.
Import PIM product templates
The import template ( SampleProductTemplateImport. xlsx ) provided in PIM has three sheets Product Templates , Template Properties, and Template Property Values .
Import PIM translations
You can translate large amounts of data by importing it. If you need to download the template to help format your data, go to Import Templates > Download Import Templates and click Download for Translations .
Import products using Affiliated Distributors (AD) data feed
Affiliated Distributors (AD) provides an easy and cost-effective way to support distributors with consumerized product data through a data feed. If you are importing data that you received from a feed, such as the Affiliated Distributors or Trade Service feeds, you may encounter data with name/value pairs.
Export PIM assets
You can export the asset information for a filtered list or selected assets. Select the assets to export if you only want certain ones.
Export PIM product templates
Click Export on the Product Templates page to export product templates. A popup displays until the download file is ready or you cancel the export.
Export PIM categories
You can export the category information for all categories, a filtered list, or selected categories. Select the categories to export, if you want to export only selected categories.
Export PIM properties
You can export the property information for all properties, a filtered list, or selected properties. Click Data Setup .
Export products from PIM
You can export products, assigned assets or assigned categories for use in other systems or to assist with verifying product data and assignments. You can also use the related product assignments export file to reimport data to Optimizely Product Information Management (PIM).
Export PIM translations
You can export all translatable data from Optimizely Product Information Management (PIM) and reimport the files for properties, assets, categories, and products. Exports let you work with an external translation provider.