Catalog data in CSV format
After creating a store, a merchant needs to load the catalog data into the database.
In WebSphere Commerce, you can load the catalog data in one of three ways:
- Use the Product Management tools in the WebSphere Commerce Accelerator to create products one at a time.
- Use the loading utilities to load the catalog data manually from an XML file. This method is recommended for large amounts of data, for example, when initially loading a store's catalog.
- Create a simple catalog file in Comma Separated Value (CSV) format, which allows a merchant to upload the catalog data through the WebSphere Commerce Accelerator. This method does not support bundles and kits.
WebSphere Commerce provides sample catalog CSV worksheets, to use as a guide when creating your own catalog CSV data.
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