eCat Taxonomies File Overview
Product taxonomy information is imported in a file named 'taxonomies.csv'. Please refer to the file template and field list below.
There are four types of taxonomy: tradenames, collections, groups, and categories. Typically these will be managed in the admin console. For more information, see Tradenames & Collections | Knowledge Base | SuperCat Solutions.
However, if the number of taxonomies is large, or if you are setting up your taxonomies for the first time, it may make sense to import the information via a CSV file.
Taxonomies File Fields
- Code Name Description
- S String Any string
- B Boolean Valid values for 'True' include 'T', 't', '1'. Valid values for 'False' include 'F','f'','0',<empty field>.
- M Monetary Numbers with two decimals
- F Floating Point Numbers with or without decimals
- I Integer Numbers with no decimals
- Field Name Type Req? Length Validation/Comments
- Type S Y
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The type of taxonomy. One of "TradeName", "Group", "Collection", or "Category
- ParentCode S Yes, for Collection and Category
255
The code of the parent TradeName or Group. Collections should specify a TradeName code, and Categories should specify a Group code.
- Code S Y
255
The code of the taxonomy
- Name S Y
255
The name of the taxonomy. This is used as a human readable label in the Admin Console, eCat, and eCat Online.