Importing CSV Products features as predefined, NOT custom

[TWDesign]

If I create the predefined features FIRST then import the product csv with features as per normal, can ANYBODY CONFIRM for me that the features will go into the database as "predefined features" NOT "custom features"

 

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[doubleD]

If I create the predefined features FIRST then import the product csv with features as per normal, can ANYBODY CONFIRM for me that the features will go into the database as "predefined features" NOT "custom features"

 

??

 

Yes, If you create features from BO first and then import products with features with the same name they will be predefined.

[TWDesign]

Yes, If you create features from BO first and then import products with features with the same name they will be predefined.

 

Thank you. I will give it a try.

[MEG Venture]

Thank you. I will give it a try.

 

If I predefined a feature value, can you give me an example how to build the csv file for that feature? Say that I have weight, height, etc for features and my predefined values for height are "10 to 20 inches" and "20 to 30 inches" and I want to import the value "10 to 20 inches" for a product. What will I write in the csv file on that line to match that feature? There is a feature column but it is not clear how to write a feature.

 

Thanks.

[doubleD]

If I predefined a feature value, can you give me an example how to build the csv file for that feature? Say that I have weight, height, etc for features and my predefined values for height are "10 to 20 inches" and "20 to 30 inches" and I want to import the value "10 to 20 inches" for a product. What will I write in the csv file on that line to match that feature? There is a feature column but it is not clear how to write a feature.

 

Thanks.

 

To import features, you must have a different column for each feature. When you choose "Feature" from drop down menu you should type in a Feature name (Height, Weight ... - Feature name with predefined values you created before )

[MEG Venture]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate your help.

[jorgeferpas]

In 1.5 version, you can add predefined features to your products via CSV Import if you change the following code in /classes/FeatureValue.php from:

 

$feature_value->custom = 1;

 

to:

 

$feature_value->custom = 0;

 

I have to say that this only works for NEW products, so if you want to have all your feature values listed as pre-defined values, you should consider deleting and re-importing all your products, if it's not a big problem for you.