Importing a .csv with image url column

[IslandChic]

Hi,

I have been trying to import a very simple .csv with an image url but all my attempts have failed.

My steps are as follows:

1) Created a .csv with the following content:
6;1;"TestProduct";Electric;../img/6-72.jpg

"6" - is the product id
"1" - active column
"Test Product" - product name
"Electric" - category name
../img/6-72.jpg - location of my product image file


2) Imported the .csv into PrestaShop and after import, system message informed me that csv was successfully imported. However, there is an error message:

"Error copying image: ../img/6-72.jpg"

I am desperate for help on how I can successfully import this image.

Your responses is very much appreciated.

Thank You.

[h0lyface]

Have u got the solution, islandchic??
Im facing the same thing and really need ur help if u could...

[Kelvin Koh]

Things to check:

1. Use Category ID instead of Category name. The import process may have errors if there are similar category names. Using Category ID is very accurate and specific.

2. Did you upload images you want to import into root/upload folder? Image imports using csv files read, extract and import image files from there.

3. Use full file path/url such as http://www.yoursite.com/upload/6-72.jpg instead of of absolute path (../img/6-72.jpg)

[Sprintfox]

Things to check:

1. Use Category ID instead of Category name. The import process may have errors if there are similar category names. Using Category ID is very accurate and specific.

How to do that?