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.