Data Feed
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:
- Export CSV AX 10 – autoxloocoza_target_ax10_masterfeed.csv
- Export XML AX 10 – autoxloocoza_target_ax10_masterfeed.xml
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:
- XML file must have only 2 levels and be well-formed;
- XML file must have a title
- The file should begin with tag <listings> (in plural) and end with </listings> (in plural);
- Every vehicle should be set between 2 tags: <listing></listing> (in singular);
- If there is no info in the tag, it should stay empty (never delete it). Ex.: <engine></engine> or <engine />
- All images should be included in one line, delimited with semicolon;
- The field order for each vehicle must be constant.