Import/Export suggestion 1

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   It would be nice if the "grouped" fields, like "Categories Information" or "Product Page Layout" could be expanded so we could chose a subset of those fields during the export process.  For example, I only need the six category name and parent fields.  Not only would this help match and compare exports with imports, but it would also get around the export "wrap-around" issue that is currently occurring with long category description fields.

Edited by NWClips Craig - 03-April-2015 at 3:20pm

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NWClips Craig Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 18-March-2015 Location: Vancouver, WA Status: Offline Points: 38	Post Options Post Reply Quote NWClips Craig Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Import/Export suggestion 1 Posted: 03-April-2015 at 3:18pm
	It would be nice if the "grouped" fields, like "Categories Information" or "Product Page Layout" could be expanded so we could chose a subset of those fields during the export process. For example, I only need the six category name and parent fields. Not only would this help match and compare exports with imports, but it would also get around the export "wrap-around" issue that is currently occurring with long category description fields. Edited by NWClips Craig - 03-April-2015 at 3:20pm
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Brett Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 22-April-2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Status: Offline Points: 89	Post Options Post Reply Quote Brett Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03-May-2015 at 3:20am
	Ugh god yes. I've all but given up on trying to use the import/export tool for category information. It's a real shame. On one hand, I can understand why it's difficult to get right, as the category system is a bit complex (products can belong to multiple categories). That being said, category information absolutely seems like something you'd want to have working right for import/export functionality. It's almost worth just writing a standalone tool to handle this stuff and communicate with the database, because the built in tool leaves much to be desired.