How to Export Products

To export products from your ikas Dashboard, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the ikas Dashboard:

   Sign in to your ikas dashboard.

2. Navigate to Products:

   In the left menu, click on the Products tab and select Products.

3. Select Export Option:

   Click on the Export button at the top-right corner. A window will appear where you can specify details for the export.

4. Choose Export Format:

   Select the desired file type for the export (CSV or XLS).

5. Select Format and Details:

   Choose whether you want to export just the Products or the Custom Fields of the Variants/Products as well. Then click Next.

6. Select Products to Export:

   • Export All Products: You can export all products at once.
   • Export Specific Products: If you only want to export certain products, you need to apply a filter before step 3. Based on that filter, a filtered product list can be exported. More details on the filter function can be found here.

7. Select Information to Export:

   Choose the specific information you wish to export (e.g., product name, description, price).

   Note: Ensure that when importing later, you select the same set of information as during the export.

8. Export:

   Click on the Export button to complete the export. The file will automatically download in the chosen format.

Pre-Import: Perform Export First It is recommended to perform an export before every import to ensure that you are working with the latest product data.

How Can I Edit the Exported CSV File?

To edit the exported CSV file, you can use Google Sheets:

1. Open Google Sheets:

   Open Google Sheets and create a blank spreadsheet.

2. Import File:

   Click on File > Import > Upload > Browse, and select the downloaded CSV file.

3. Adjust Import Settings:

   A window will open. Leave the separator type on “Detect automatically” and check the box for “Convert text to numbers, dates, and formulas”.

4. Import Data:

   Click Import Data to load the CSV file into Google Sheets.

5. Edit and Re-import Data:

   Edit the file as needed and save it in the correct format.

   Tip: You can find an overview of the columns and their meanings here. More information about importing can also be found here.

For any assistance or if you have further questions, please let us know. You can contact us by phone at +49 7361 3893012 or email us at support@ikas.de.