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Easy Populate lets you add or edit all of your products at once in a single batch. There are two Easy Populate modules: Basic and Advanced. Easy Populate Advanced gives you expanded options for filtering your data, but both modules function the same way. See Creating Your Catalog, Section 3 for complete information on using Easy Populate.
Select method to save export file — Select "Download" to download the exported file to your computer. Select "Save to temp file on server" to save the exported file on your webhost's server.
Select field set to export — Select "Complete" to export all catalog data. Select "Complete w/o SPPC" to export all data except Special Pricing Per Customer data. Select "Model/Price/Qty" to export only model number, price, and quantity-on-hand data for each product. Select "Model/Category" to export only model number and category data for each product.
Select field for sort order — Select "none" leave exported data unsorted. "1st Category Name" to sort exported data by category. Select "Product ID Number" to sort exported data by your product ID numbers. Select "Manufacturer ID Number" to sort exported data by the manufacturers' product ID numbers.
The next three settings let you limit the size of your export file if the file is too large or if you want to target certain records.
Limit By Category — Select "Top" to export all categories. Select any category or sub-category to export only those products in that category or sub-category. If you select a category, all sub-categories within that category will be included in the export file.
Limit By Manufacturer — Select "Manufacturers" to export all manufacturers. Select any manufacturer to export only those products by that manufacturer.
Limit by Products_ID(s) — Leave these fields blank to export all products. To export a range of products, enter the beginning and ending product ID numbers of the range. If you enter a beginning product ID number but leave the ending product ID number blank, all products from the beginning product ID number to the end of your database will be exported. If you leave the beginning product ID number blank but enter an ending product ID number, all products from the beginning of the database to the ending product ID number will be exported.
Upload EP File for Import — Enter the filename in the "Upload EP File for Import" box or click "Browse" to search for it.
Upload and Split a EP File — Because the programming language in which CRE Loaded is built limits file uploads to 2MB, database files larger than this limit either must be uploaded to the site by FTP or split into smaller parts. To split a file, type the filename or browse for it in the "Upload and Split an EP File" box, then click "Split File."
Split a EP File on the server — If you upload a large database file by FTP, the file will still need to be split before it can be imported into your store. Select the file in the drop-down box and click "Split File."
Import Data from file in temp/ — If you have split your database file, select each split file in turn in the drop-down box and click "Insert into DB" to reassemble the split files into a single database.
Select field for sort order — Select "Options ID" to sort data by option ID numbers. Select "Options Name" to sort data by option names. See Creating Your Catalog, Section 1.2 of the Online Manual for more information on product options.
Select field for sort order — Select "Values ID" to sort data by value ID numbers. Select "Values Name" to sort data by value names. See Creating Your Catalog, Section 1.2 of the Online Manual for more information on product values.
Select field for sort order — Select "Values ID" to sort data by attribute ID numbers. Select "Values Name" to sort data by attribute names. See Creating Your Catalog, Section 1.2 of the Online Manual for more information on product values.
Import Data from file in temp/ — Select an options-limited file currently saved in your store's /temp/ folder on the server.
Import Data from file in temp/ — Select a values-limited file currently saved in your store's /temp/ folder on the server.
Import Data from file in temp/ — Select an attributes-limited file currently saved in your store's /temp/ folder on the server.
Select method to save export file — Select "Download" to download the exported file to your computer. Select "Save to temp file on server" to save the exported file on your webhost's server.
Select field set to export — Select "Complete" to export all catalog data. Select "Model/Price/Qty" to export only model number, price, and quantity-on-hand data for each product. Select "Model/Category" to export only model number and category data for each product.
Upload EP File for Import — Enter the filename in the "Upload EP File for Import" box or click "Browse" to search for it.
Upload and Split a EP File — Because the programming language in which CRE Loaded is built limits file uploads to 2MB, database files larger than this limit either must be uploaded to the site by FTP or split into smaller parts. To split a file, type the filename or browse for it in the "Upload and Split an EP File" box, then click "Split File."
Split a EP File on the server — If you upload a large database file by FTP, the file will still need to be split before it can be imported into your store. Select the file in the drop-down box and click "Split File."
Import Data from file in temp/ — If you have split your database file, select each split file in turn in the drop-down box and click "Insert into DB" to reassemble the split files into a single database.
Select field for sort order — Select "Options ID" to sort data by option ID numbers. Select "Options Name" to sort data by option names. See Creating Your Catalog, Section 1.2 of the Online Manual for more information on product options.
Select field for sort order — Select "Values ID" to sort data by value ID numbers. Select "Values Name" to sort data by value names. See Creating Your Catalog, Section 1.2 of the Online Manual for more information on product values.
Select field for sort order — Select "Values ID" to sort data by attribute ID numbers. Select "Values Name" to sort data by attribute names. See Creating Your Catalog, Section 1.2 of the Online Manual for more information on product values.
Import Data from file in temp/ — Select an options-limited file currently saved in your store's /temp/ folder on the server.
Import Data from file in temp/ — Select a values-limited file currently saved in your store's /temp/ folder on the server.
Import Data from file in temp/ — Select an attributes-limited file currently saved in your store's /temp/ folder on the server.
Configure — Click "Run" to configure your Google Base datafeed profile.
Set Categories — When you click "Run," CRE Loaded automatically compiles information about your product categories.
Pre-Feed Process — Click "Run" to compile your Google Base database.
Submit Feed — Click "Run" to submit your Google Base database to Google.
EPA Export
Use this method to export your catalog database to a spreadsheet.Select method to save export file — Select "Download" to download the exported file to your computer. Select "Save to temp file on server" to save the exported file on your webhost's server.
Select field set to export — Select "Complete" to export all catalog data. Select "Complete w/o SPPC" to export all data except Special Pricing Per Customer data. Select "Model/Price/Qty" to export only model number, price, and quantity-on-hand data for each product. Select "Model/Category" to export only model number and category data for each product.
Select field for sort order — Select "none" leave exported data unsorted. "1st Category Name" to sort exported data by category. Select "Product ID Number" to sort exported data by your product ID numbers. Select "Manufacturer ID Number" to sort exported data by the manufacturers' product ID numbers.
The next three settings let you limit the size of your export file if the file is too large or if you want to target certain records.
Limit By Category — Select "Top" to export all categories. Select any category or sub-category to export only those products in that category or sub-category. If you select a category, all sub-categories within that category will be included in the export file.
Limit By Manufacturer — Select "Manufacturers" to export all manufacturers. Select any manufacturer to export only those products by that manufacturer.
Limit by Products_ID(s) — Leave these fields blank to export all products. To export a range of products, enter the beginning and ending product ID numbers of the range. If you enter a beginning product ID number but leave the ending product ID number blank, all products from the beginning product ID number to the end of your database will be exported. If you leave the beginning product ID number blank but enter an ending product ID number, all products from the beginning of the database to the ending product ID number will be exported.
EPA Import
Use this method to import your catalog from a spreadsheet.Upload EP File for Import — Enter the filename in the "Upload EP File for Import" box or click "Browse" to search for it.
Upload and Split a EP File — Because the programming language in which CRE Loaded is built limits file uploads to 2MB, database files larger than this limit either must be uploaded to the site by FTP or split into smaller parts. To split a file, type the filename or browse for it in the "Upload and Split an EP File" box, then click "Split File."
Split a EP File on the server — If you upload a large database file by FTP, the file will still need to be split before it can be imported into your store. Select the file in the drop-down box and click "Split File."
Import Data from file in temp/ — If you have split your database file, select each split file in turn in the drop-down box and click "Insert into DB" to reassemble the split files into a single database.
Options Export
This menu lets you select the order in which your data will appear in an exported spreadsheet.Easy Populate Options 3.01 Export
Select method to save export file — Select "Download" to download the exported file to your computer. Select "Save to temp file on server" to save the exported file on your webhost's server.Select field for sort order — Select "Options ID" to sort data by option ID numbers. Select "Options Name" to sort data by option names. See Creating Your Catalog, Section 1.2 of the Online Manual for more information on product options.
Easy Populate Values 3.01 Export
Select method to save export file — Select "Download" to download the exported file to your computer. Select "Save to temp file on server" to save the exported file on your webhost's server.Select field for sort order — Select "Values ID" to sort data by value ID numbers. Select "Values Name" to sort data by value names. See Creating Your Catalog, Section 1.2 of the Online Manual for more information on product values.
Easy Populate Attributes 3.01 Export
Select method to save export file — Select "Download" to download the exported file to your computer. Select "Save to temp file on server" to save the exported file on your webhost's server.Select field for sort order — Select "Values ID" to sort data by attribute ID numbers. Select "Values Name" to sort data by attribute names. See Creating Your Catalog, Section 1.2 of the Online Manual for more information on product values.
Options Import
This lets you upload an edited option-limited file for importation to your database.Easy Populate Options 3.01 Import
Upload EP File for Import — Enter the filename or browse for the options-limited file.Import Data from file in temp/ — Select an options-limited file currently saved in your store's /temp/ folder on the server.
Easy Populate Values 3.01 Import
Upload EP File for Import — Enter the filename or browse for the values-limited file.Import Data from file in temp/ — Select a values-limited file currently saved in your store's /temp/ folder on the server.
Easy Populate Attributes 3.01 Import
Upload EP File for Import — Enter the filename or browse for the attributes-limited file.Import Data from file in temp/ — Select an attributes-limited file currently saved in your store's /temp/ folder on the server.
EPB Export
Use this method to export your catalog database to a spreadsheet.Select method to save export file — Select "Download" to download the exported file to your computer. Select "Save to temp file on server" to save the exported file on your webhost's server.
Select field set to export — Select "Complete" to export all catalog data. Select "Model/Price/Qty" to export only model number, price, and quantity-on-hand data for each product. Select "Model/Category" to export only model number and category data for each product.
EPB Import
Use this method to import your catalog from a spreadsheet.Upload EP File for Import — Enter the filename in the "Upload EP File for Import" box or click "Browse" to search for it.
Upload and Split a EP File — Because the programming language in which CRE Loaded is built limits file uploads to 2MB, database files larger than this limit either must be uploaded to the site by FTP or split into smaller parts. To split a file, type the filename or browse for it in the "Upload and Split an EP File" box, then click "Split File."
Split a EP File on the server — If you upload a large database file by FTP, the file will still need to be split before it can be imported into your store. Select the file in the drop-down box and click "Split File."
Import Data from file in temp/ — If you have split your database file, select each split file in turn in the drop-down box and click "Insert into DB" to reassemble the split files into a single database.
Options Export
This menu lets you select the order in which your data will appear in an exported spreadsheet.Easy Populate Options 3.01 Export
Select method to save export file — Select "Download" to download the exported file to your computer. Select "Save to temp file on server" to save the exported file on your webhost's server.Select field for sort order — Select "Options ID" to sort data by option ID numbers. Select "Options Name" to sort data by option names. See Creating Your Catalog, Section 1.2 of the Online Manual for more information on product options.
Easy Populate Values 3.01 Export
Select method to save export file — Select "Download" to download the exported file to your computer. Select "Save to temp file on server" to save the exported file on your webhost's server.Select field for sort order — Select "Values ID" to sort data by value ID numbers. Select "Values Name" to sort data by value names. See Creating Your Catalog, Section 1.2 of the Online Manual for more information on product values.
Easy Populate Attributes 3.01 Export
Select method to save export file — Select "Download" to download the exported file to your computer. Select "Save to temp file on server" to save the exported file on your webhost's server.Select field for sort order — Select "Values ID" to sort data by attribute ID numbers. Select "Values Name" to sort data by attribute names. See Creating Your Catalog, Section 1.2 of the Online Manual for more information on product values.
Options Import
This lets you upload an edited option-limited file for importation to your database.Easy Populate Options 3.01 Import
Upload EP File for Import — Enter the filename or browse for the options-limited file.Import Data from file in temp/ — Select an options-limited file currently saved in your store's /temp/ folder on the server.
Easy Populate Values 3.01 Import
Upload EP File for Import — Enter the filename or browse for the values-limited file.Import Data from file in temp/ — Select a values-limited file currently saved in your store's /temp/ folder on the server.
Easy Populate Attributes 3.01 Import
Upload EP File for Import — Enter the filename or browse for the attributes-limited file.Import Data from file in temp/ — Select an attributes-limited file currently saved in your store's /temp/ folder on the server.
Google Base
This menu lets you upload your product information to Google's shopping-specific database that lets shoppers search only among products for sale, filtering out any unrelated or non-merchandising websites. To use Google Base, you must first create a Google account at https://www.google.com/base/welcome. See Creating Your Catalog, Section 3.4 of the Online Manual[http://www.getcre.com/creloaded/store/pages.php?pID=184&CDpath=2_116_147_155] for complete information.Configure — Click "Run" to configure your Google Base datafeed profile.
Set Categories — When you click "Run," CRE Loaded automatically compiles information about your product categories.
Pre-Feed Process — Click "Run" to compile your Google Base database.
Submit Feed — Click "Run" to submit your Google Base database to Google.
Data Help
This screen contains complete instructions for using Easy Populate — click on any item for specific help.Information
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