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Create a master catalog
You can create master catalogs using by loading XML files or CSV files. You can also create a master catalog using WebSphere Commerce Accelerator, or Management Center.
Procedure
- Create the catalog data in XML files and load it into the database using the loading utilities, or publish it as part of a store archive using the Publish wizard.
- Create the catalog data in CSV format, and load it into the database using the data load utility.
- Create the catalog data in CSV format and import the catalog into WebSphere Commerce.
Related concepts
Overview of the data load utility
Overview of the mass load utilities
Related tasks
Load catalog data in CSV format
Related reference
Database asset groups dependencies