Attribute
The data format Attribute is used for attributes and attribute values. It is not possible to create variations with this data format. Create and export the data format in the Data » Dynamic export menu. The Exporting data page of the manual describes how you export the data format.
Pay close attention to the exact spelling of the data fields. The data cannot be processed if the data fields are spelled incorrectly.
1. Overview of the data fields
Table 1 explains the data fields for the Attribute data format in alphabetical order as well as filter options that you set in the Filter tab of the data format.
Field name | Explanation | Filter |
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AttributeBackendName |
The attribute’s name in the system |
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AttributeContentPage |
This data field is no longer used. |
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AttributeFrontendName |
The attribute’s name in the online store |
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AttributeID |
Attribute ID |
Activate the filter, select the operator and enter the value. |
AttributeImage |
Image link option in the attribute settings. It specifies whether or not the attribute can be linked to images. |
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AttributePosition |
The attribute position in lists, e.g. the attribute overview |
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AttributeValueBackendName |
The attribute value’s name in the system |
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AttributeValueComment |
Entry in the attribute value’s Note text field |
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AttributeValueFrontendName |
The attribute value’s name in the online store |
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AttributeValueID |
The attribute value’s ID |
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AttributeValuePosition |
The attribute value’s position in the value table |
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Lang |
The attribute’s language |
Activate the filter and select the language. |
2. Overview of the synchronisation fields
The data fields that are listed in table 2 are available for data synchronisation. For mandatory synchronisation fields (M), select the option Synchronisation as Import procedure.
Field name | Explanation | Synchronisation field |
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AttributeBackendName |
The attribute’s name |
Alternative to AttributeID |
AttributeID |
Attribute ID |
M |
AttributeValueBackendName |
The attribute value’s name in the system |
Alternative to AttributeValueID |
AttributeValueID |
The attribute value’s ID |
M |
Mandatory synchronisation fields
The field AttributeID is a mandatory field for the synchronization. The rest of the fields can also be used for the synchronization if desired. The field AttributeValueID is the mandatory synchronisation field for the fields AttributeValueBackendName, AttributeValueComment, AttributeValueFrontendName, AttributeValuePosition and AttributeValueSurcharge. |