Export mapping is the functionality that helps you send the product data from your data model to the correct fields in the retailer's template.
A range of retailers provide templates with necessary attributes that let you map from import to export. The platform creates an Excel file with the corresponding headers during the export.
To locate the export mapping feature, go to Mappings from the main menu and select the Export tab. The table displays the following:
Datamodel shows the data model used by the mapping. You can use the filter icon to search for the needed data model.
Module shows the export channel. You can use the filter icon to search for the needed channel.
Mapping type shows the mapping type: supported or unsupported.
Last updated displays the date and time you modified the mapping the previous time.
Actions lets you edit or duplicate the mapping.
Create export mapping
To create a new export mapping:
Select CREATE MAPPING.
Selet a datamodel in Datamodel.
Select a channel in Channel.
Select a mapping type:
Supported: A mapping that uses a template with the predefined attributes, supported by the destination channel.
Unsupported: A mapping that lets you enter any mapping target without a predefined template. For example, for all GS1 exports.
Select Save.
Add attributes to supported export mappings
You can add attributes to the supported mappings if the platform contains a retailer's template. The supported export mapping lets you map an attribute from your data model to the necessary attribute in the retailer's template.
To add an attribute to the supported mapping:
Select the round button of the necessary attribute in the column Export template attributes to activate the data model attributes.
Search for the needed attribute in the column Data model attributes by typing the attribute's name in the Search field or selecting the attribute from the drop-down list.
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Select the plus (+) icon to add the attribute to the supported mapping.
To remove the attributes from the mapping, select the trash bin button next to the export template attribute.
Add attribute to unsupported export mappings
Not every retailer has a template uploaded to the Retail platform, or the templates are too complex to use the supported mappings. In this case, you can add your mappings without a template, for example, for the marketplaces like Amazon.
To add attributes to the unsupported export mappings:
Select the attribute in the drop-down menu Data model attributes.
Select a source from the Source drop-down menu.
Enter a target in the Target field or copy the target from Data model attributes by selecting the arrows icon.
Select the plus (+) icon to add the attribute to the unsupported mapping.
Select Save.
