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CSV Import

Import product data from CSV files.

Overview

CSV import enables bulk import of product data:

  • Supports standard CSV format
  • Automatic column detection
  • Flexible mapping
  • Preview and validation
  • Import history

Prepare CSV

File format:

  • UTF-8 encoding recommended
  • Delimiter: Comma (,) or semicolon (;)
  • Header row with column names

Required fields:

  • SKU (Article Number) - must be unique
  • Name

Example:

sku;name;price;description
ABC001;Sample Product;29.99;A description
ABC002;Another Product;49.99;Other description

Upload CSV

How to start the import:

  1. 1
    Go to "CSV Import" in the sidebar
  2. 2
    Click "Select File" or drag & drop
  3. 3
    Select the CSV file
  4. 4
    Review the detected configuration
  5. 5
    Click "Next"

Column Mapping

In the mapping step, you assign CSV columns to SlimPIM fields:

Automatic mapping:

Known column names are automatically assigned

Manual mapping:

1.Select the CSV column
2.Select the corresponding SlimPIM field
3.Repeat for all important columns

Options:

  • "Ignore" for unneeded columns
  • "Create new" for categories
  • Save mapping for future imports

Preview and Validation

Preview shows:

  • First records with mapped values
  • Detected errors and warnings
  • Statistics (new, updated, errors)

Typical warnings:

  • Duplicate SKU
  • Missing required fields
  • Invalid price formats
  • Unknown categories

Execute Import

Import options:

  • Create new articles
  • Update existing articles
  • Validate only (dry run)

After import:

  • Summary with results
  • Error log as download
  • Link to imported articles

Import History

All imports are logged:

  • Date and time
  • Filename
  • User
  • Result (successful, partial, failed)
  • Details and error log

Access via "Import" → "History".