What is Data Import/Export?

Import/Export Requirements | Import/Export Examples

The Data Import Wizard is designed to load data into the Inventory, derived from external sources – other providers, dealers, etc. Data source – a normal text file separated, or a data file in xml format.

This Data Import Wizard can send your inventory to the Top online automotive marketplace sites, these are listed below:

Import/Export Requirements (AX10)

Import supports a data file, separated by commas (csv). This format must use the UTF-8 text encoding.

Table – displays the CSV field structure sample which must include field heading and data must be separated with a comma “,” and quotations ( ” ) for each field.

*Title (New, Used, Certified Pre-Owned, Other)

Import/Export Manuals And Examples

You can download an example of importing data files here:

CSV format options:

  • Data Separator – , (comma)
  • End of Line – Unix-style line-endings: LF (Line Feed, 0A – hexadecimal) or Windows-style line-endings: CRLF (Carriage Return Line Feed characters, 0D0A -hexadecimal). Please DO NOT use Mac-style line-endings (CR)
  • Field Separators – ” (quotation mark)
  • Image Separator – ; (semicolon)
  • Option Separator – , (comma)

Important! XML file requirements:

  1. XML file must have only 2 levels and be well-formed;
  2. XML file must have a title
  3. The file should begin with tag <listings> (in plural) and end with </listings> (in plural);
  4. Every vehicle should be set between 2 tags: <listing></listing> (in singular);
  5. If there is no info in the tag, it should stay empty (never delete it). Ex.: <engine></engine> or <engine />
  6. All images should be included in one line, delimited with semicolon;
  7. The field order for each vehicle must be constant.
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