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How to import nested XML files to Magento 2

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

Since Magento 2 supports only CSV files for data import, you get stuck when your product update is provided via XML. So is a file with customers or any entity that you may need to import to Magento 2. However, some third-party modules understand what XML files are. But it is not always enough. Especially when you deal with complex XML structures or nested XML files. 

If your XML file contains more than one nested level most third-party extensions cannot import it to Magento 2.  Unless it is the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 module. 

Below, we explain how to import data to Magento 2 using nested XML files if the update is hidden deep in their structure. To be honest, it is quite simple: you need to specify a path to the data within the file. But let’s first see what nested XML is.  Continue Reading

How to import nested JSON files to Magento 2

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

By default, Magento 2 doesn’t let you use JSON files to import data to your e-commerce website. While you can fix that with the help of some third-party extensions, they usually fail when it comes to complex JSON structures or nested JSON files. If there is more than one nested level, you won’t be able to import data to Magento 2. However, we know the solution, and it is our Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension.

Below, you will learn how to import nested JSON files to Magento 2 if the desired information is hidden deep in their structure. In a nutshell, it is necessary to specify a path to the data within the file, but let’s see the details.  Continue Reading

How to import unique custom option titles for specific store views in Magento 2

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

Magento 2 allows for having different titles for the same custom option in different store views. Thus, it brings an additional layer of diversity if you use several storefronts. However, you may not be able to import specific titles for particular store views. In this situation, you have to deal with additional editing after importing the product update file. Fortunately, it is possible to avoid these unnecessary chores with the help of Improved Import & Export. Below, we explain how to import unique custom options titles for specific store views in Magento 2. Continue Reading

How to import customers to Magento 2 and assign them to a customer group

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

Chances are, you know a situation when it is necessary to import customers to Magento 2, but they are not assigned to a customer group. You need to re-assign them manually in this situation. The more cusomers your data file consists of, the more time you have to spend doing this data entry routine. But what if this process could be automated? 

Below, we explain how to import customers to Magento 2 and assign them to a customer group even if this customer group doesn’t exist on your e-commerce website. All you need is Improved Import & Export. But let’s explore the issue in more detail before discussing the solution.   Continue Reading

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. Therefore, you need to convert your JSON files to the supported file type in order 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 Magento 2 extension. This module supports JSON data import so that you can move all the necessary information to your e-commerce store without comforting it to 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, there is a step-by-step guide to importing JSON data to Magento 2. And if you are not familiar with the JSON format, you will find its brief description below. Continue Reading

Improved Import / Export Magento 2 Extension Manual

- Magento 2, Our extensions

In this article, we’d like to draw your attention to the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extensions. The following blog post contains all the information about the data transfer module. Below, you will find the Improved Import & Export Extension manual that sheds light upon all the key aspects associated with the plugin. We describe its installation, configuration, and import/export transfers, teach you how to add a new import and export job, talk about import and export processes associated with different entities. You will also discover various nuances of running data transfers via CLI, automating processes, using extension customization endpoints, and performing troubleshooting. Various use cases and specific features are also described in the manual.

Improved Import and Export extension allows importing and exporting CSV/XML/JSON files with product data and product images to Magento 2. The files can be imported from a remote FTP/SFTP server, Dropbox, direct URL of a source CSV file,  Google Sheets, etc.  In addition, the extension offers a dedicated category import from CSV files, import of attribute values and new attributes on the fly, import job scheduling with cron jobs, and other features.

Besides, you get advanced export capabilities, including order export and export jobs, with attribute and table field mapping.

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Insightly Overview & Magento 2 Integration

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

magento 2 insightly integration

This article is dedicated to the Magento 2 Insightly integration. In addition to that, it also sheds light on the core features of the CRM system, its pricing options, and API conditions. You will also learn about Insightly’s closes competitor in the Adobe ecosystem – Real-Time CDP. So, let’s see how the Insightly platform improves your daily CRM duties and then switches to the Magento 2 Insightly integration with the help of the most intuitive and user-friendly connector.  Continue Reading

Firebear Improved Import & Export App for Shopify 

- E-Commerce, Fire development, Our extensions

shopify import & export app

Our Improved Import & Export extension for Magento 2 is the most potent data transfer tool in the ecosystem. It not only powers connections between Magento websites but also lets you integrate your e-commerce store with various ERP, CRM, accounting, and whatever systems. Besides, the module provides the ability to import data from other e-commerce platforms, such as Magento or BigCommerce. However, we’ve decided not to put bounds to our creative endeavors. We continue our expansion to new e-commerce systems with the Firebear Import & Export Tool app for Shopify. In the following material, we shed light on the project.  Also, check our Firebear SAP Business One Shopify Integration App and The Ultimate Guide to Shopify Import. Continue Reading

Support fortnight digest #1 August 2022 Improved Import & Export for Magento 2 – customer use cases

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Improved Import extension for Magento 2 has a lot of uses, in this fortnight digest we want to share with you:

  • How the store owners utilize the extension
  • How our support team can customize the extension for you
  • How your business can benefit by using Improved Import for Magento 2

Every week brings new customers and new questions to solve, in this digest you will find the most interesting questions our customers contacted us with.
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