"Magento 2"

Magento Shipping Tracking: How to Import Shipping Tracking Numbers to Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Tracking Number Import

Today, we are going to discuss the Magento shipping tracking. It is essential to provide customers with all the information about the goods and services you sell. While displaying all product details is an obvious and easy-to-implement task, managing Magento 2 tracking numbers is way more sophisticated. For instance, your e-commerce website doesn’t let you transfer them from an external system. Consequently, you cannot automate the integration between Magento 2 and shipping providers. However, there is a tool that addresses the existing issues and enables seamless synchronization of your e-commerce website and third-party platforms.

In the following post, we shed light on how to import shipping tracking numbers to Magento 2 with the Improved Import & Export extension. This reliable solution enables rich import functionality, provides robust export capabilities, and offers tons of other features that dramatically enhance your daily routine, including Magento 2 shipment tracking. Let’s figure out how to seamlessly import shipping information to Magento 2.

Below, you will learn about Magento 2 tracking number import. We provide a list of all features that Improved Import & Export delivers in this dimension. After that, you will figure out how to import and export Magento 2 tracking/shipping codes. The last chapter of this article described other features associated with our extension. Continue Reading

Magento 2 Import: Field Separator & Multiple Value Separator

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Import Field Separator Multiple Value Separator

From the very beginning of our history, data transfers with all their aspects and related processes have been the main focus of our company. We’ve explored lots of topics that describe Magento 2 import and export. Along with that, we’ve expanded our interest to other areas of Magento 2 and went far beyond the ecosystem. However, in the following article,  you will find several basic nuances of moving information to your e-commerce website.

Below, we continue exploring Magento 2 import and export processes and explain their two components: field separator and multiple-value separator. What is the purpose of both? What separator types are supported? Are there any alternatives? You will find the answers below.

The following blog post touches upon the topic of different separator types that you can use in Magento 2. After that, we proceed to a guide on how to configure a multiple-value separator in Magento 2. Also, you will find out what to do with field separators in your data files. Various multiple value separator and field separator improvements associated with the Improved Import & Export extension are also mentioned in the article below.
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Magento CLI Commands: How to Run Product Import in Magento 2 from CLI

- Fire development, Magento 2

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

Welcome to our guide to Magento CLI commands. If you want to optimize your daily routine related to Magento 2 product import, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we shed light on several data transfer optimizations that will help you save tons of time spent on daily chores. Many merchants look for tips on importing products to Magento 2 using the command line interface. Below, you will find the easiest way to do so.

The following article is based on the StackExchange question by Massimo Camoni and the answer by Khoa TruongDinh. However, it extends the solution provided in the discussion. So, let’s see how to run Magento 2 product import via CLI. You will find the Magento 2 CLI commands list for importing and exporting products and other entities on your e-commerce website.
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Magento 2 GraphQL Tutorial: How to Import Data via GraphQL API into Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 graphql import export

The following Magento 2 GraphQL tutorial describes how to import and export data into/from Magento 2 with the help of GraphQL API. This connection type is yet impossible out of the box, but the community is working hard to introduce it as a replacement for REST API. At the same time, some tools enable Magento 2 GraphQL API import and export right now. For instance, you can leverage the Magento 2 GraphQL API import and export processes with the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 module.

The following article sheds light on how to import data into Magento 2 via GraphQL API with the help of our extension. You will find out how to enable the Magento 2 GraphQL API import and what extra benefits it is associated with. If you are not familiar with what GraphQL API is, we’ve also prepared a chapter that describes this standard and its benefits over REST and SOAP. Besides, an FAQ section provides answers to frequently asked questions about GraphQL Magento 2 import and export processes.
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How to Import JSON Files to Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 JSON Import

The default Magento 2 data import capabilities are enough for satisfying only basic data transfer demands, but what if a more complex task must be solved? For instance, you need to import JSON files to Magento 2, while the system supports only the CSV standard. You need to convert your JSON files to the supported file type to move them to your e-commerce website. Luckily, there is a more user-friendly solution for importing JSON to Magento 2.

Meet the Improved Import & Export extension. This module supports the Magento 2 JSON import so that you can move all the necessary information to your e-commerce store without turning it into CSV. You can effortlessly move data in this format in both directions: to and from your Magento 2 website.

In this article, we discuss JSON file requirements for importing data to Magento 2 and provide a list of supported entities (you can transfer all core entities now). Besides, you will find a step-by-step guide that describes how to import JSON data to Magento 2. If you are unfamiliar with the JSON format, its brief description is below. Continue Reading

How to Import Multiselect Attribute Values to Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Fire development, Magento 2

Magento 2 import export debug log

In the following article, we explain how to get multiselect attribute values in Magento 2 via import and export processes. But how it it possible if the default data transfer tools don’t offer the desired functionality?

The default data transfer capabilities of Magento 2 still need various improvements, especially if you use the Open Source version of the platform. However, numerous community-based initiatives that tend to improve the basic functionality are at your service. They vary between coding tricks and standalone extensions. Depending on the complexity of your business, your technical skills, or the faced issues, you can select one that perfectly suits your needs. What to do if you cannot find the solutions? Ask the community for support. 

Recently, we came across an interesting issue on Stackexchange. The author was wondering whether it was possible to create values for a multiselect attribute when uploading a CSV file. Below, we share two solutions: the community-based algorithm for addressing the problem and the Firebear-proposed tool. While the first one requires additional coding experience and is almost unreal to implement for non-technical users, the extension we offer is admin-friendly and intuitive so that anyone can use it to cope with the difficulties described below. 

To make a long story short, let’s explore the issue and describe how Magento lets you get product multiselect attribute values. More tips are available here: Magento 2 Cookbook.
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How to import data from external MySQL database to Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

magento mysql direct update table

Often it is necessary to import products, customers, orders, or other data types to Magento 2 from a third-party MySQL database. However, Magento 2 doesn’t let you do that. Although the default tools don’t support such file sources as external databases, there are several ways to synchronize Magento 2 with external databases. 

Welcome to our MySQL Magento guide. In the following post, we shed light on how to export and import database tables between MySQL and Magento in two different ways. Firstly, we describe a common approach that involves the default Magento 2 import solution. It requires tons of manual work and cannot be automated. You need to run a CSV export from your MySQL database, match third-party attributes to ones used in Magento 2, and import your MySQL table into your e-commerce website.

On the contrary, you will find out how to avoid numerous unnecessary chores while performing a Magento MySQL direct update of tables. This approach involves the Improved Import & Export extension. The module combines MySQL database connection and other data import activities within a single interface right in your Magento 2 admin.

After that, we shed light on several MySQL facts as well as describe the core features of the Improved Import & Export extension. To make the long story short, let’s see how to import data from an external MySQL database to Magento 2.
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Magento CSV Import: How to Configure CSV File Size in Magento 2

- Fire development, Magento 2

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

While importing a CSV file into Magento 2, you may face the following restriction: the size of your file is more than allowed. Below, we shed light on how to change the file size limit in Magento 2. You will find a step-by-step guide on how to apply a new value to the existing restriction. Besides, we shed light on how to avoid the timeout issue in Magento 2. If you are interested in more tips related to Magento CSV import, view our Developer’s Cookbook. Continue Reading

How to import XML to Magento 2: Products, Orders, Customers & Other Entities (+ Export Tutorial)

- Fire development, Magento 2

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

We all know that Magento 2 supports CSV import/export by default, but what if you need to transfer data via XML files? Although the default Magento 2 data import capabilities are enough to satisfy only basic data transfer demands, the Magento XML product import becomes questionable. However, there is still an opportunity to achieve this goal. 

Since the system supports only the CSV standard, you need to convert your XML files to the supported file type. If you don’t want to do that, meet the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension. This module offers a more user-friendly way for Magento 2 to import products from the XML feed. With its help, you can move all the necessary information to your e-commerce store without converting the update to CSV.

In the article below, we describe how to import XML files using the default Magento 2 tools. Besides, you will find a step-by-step guide to Magento 2 XML import.

Although this article focusses on import, you will also learn how to establish the Magento export of products via XML. Since our extension supports all Magento 2 entities, it enables the Magento XML order export as well. See the general guidance below. Other useful tips for Magento 2 users are gathered in our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook.
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FireBear Improved Import & Export for Magento 2 – Extension Change Log

- Magento 2, Our extensions
improved import and export - Magento 2 extension

The following blog post will help you retrace the evolution of the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 module. The article gathers updates associated with the extension’s new version from the very beginning. At the time of 1.0.0, it was a basic import solution with an existing import jobs architecture and import cron automation. With the next few versions, the module got such enhancements as product attribute import on the fly, transfers from FTP, SFTP, URL, Dropbox, custom mapping, etc. Each new release made the Improved Import stronger and stronger. However, it was still an import-only tool until 1.5.0 was released. With this version, our extension became capable of both import and export processes. You can peruse the detailed evolution of the module and see its latest features below. 

Extension Manual | FAQ | Demo | Sample Files

3.8.7 (released 17.04.2024)

Features:

  • Magento 2.4.7. Support. The latest version of the extension supports Magento 2.4.7.
  • Customer Import. Support for separate street columns “_address_street_1”, “_address_street_2”, “_address_street_3”, “_address_street_4” when importing customer & addresses.
  • Improved Consecutive Export. Now, it is possible to export also last updated entities.
  • Export Mapping. The “salable_qty” column has been added to the export mapping section when exporting products with MSI data.
  • Order Export. A new event, “sales_order_save_commit_after,” to run order export jobs has been added.
  • Customer Import. A new customer import attribute has been added – “allowed_assistance.” It can enable/disable the Allow Remote Shopping Assistant feature.
  • Order History Import. Now order comments can be imported by the order’s “increment_id”. “status_history:entity_id” and “status_history:parent_id” are not required anymore.
  • Custom Options Price Import. It is now possible to import store-specific custom option prices.
  • Export Filters. Export filters support the following conditions: “=” “!=” “>” “<=” “contains” “not contains.”
  • Image Import. Additional logging has been added for deferred image import.
  • Performance. Customer import has improved memory consumption.
  • Data Storage. The DB’s “mapping” column type has been changed to “mediumblob” in the “firebear_import_jobs” table to allow the storage of more data.
  • Product Import. The ability to unassign products from the category has been added.
  •  Order Export. It is now possible to export order data in one line to XML and JSON formats.

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