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How to Name Your CSV Files for Import?

Explore the types of data you can import and the proper format to use when naming each import file.

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When importing data like products, categories, attributes, and more using a CSV file, make sure to use the correct naming format for each data type. This helps X-Cart properly recognize and process the file.

Below is a list of data types you can import, along with brief descriptions and the correct CSV file format.

Click Learn more under each data type for detailed requirements on the fields to include in the CSV file and the import process.

What Will Be Imported

File Name

Categories

Import category data, like categoryid, parentid, name, description.

categories.csv

Products

Import product data with fields like productid, sku, name, price, quantity, description.

products.csv

Product Attributes

Import attribute classes and values, like class, type, name, orderby, group.

attributes.csv

Product Attribute Values

Import product-specific attribute values, like productid, class, name, value, price_modifier.

product-attributes.csv

Customers

Import customer data, like login, password, email, firstname, lastname, membership.

customers.csv

Inventory

Import stock data, like sku and qty.

inventory.csv

Reviews

Import customer reviews, including productid, author, email, rating, message, status.

reviews.csv

Orders

Import order data, like orderid, userid, payment_method, status, total, date.

orders.csv

Newsletter Subscribers

Imports contact details of people who have subscribed for you newsletter, like Email Address, First Name, Last Name.

newslettersubscribers.csv

Product Custom Tabs

Imports global product tabs data displayed in the storefront, like enabled, position, service_name, link, name_en, content_en, brief_info_en.

product-custom-tabs.csv

Global Product Tabs

Imports Product-Specific tabs data displayed in the storefront, like enabled, service_name, link, position, name_en, content_en, brief_info_en.

global-product-tabs.csv

Brands

Import Brand data, like name, image, cleanURL, position, metaKeywords_en, metaDescription_en, metaTitle_en brandID, enabled description_en.

brands.csv

MMY Data

Imports Make/Model/Year data, like make, model, year, engine, logo.

mmy.csv

Fitment Values

Imports Fitments like sku, Make, Model, Year, Submodel, notes and fitmentType.

fitmentvalues.csv

Swatches

Imports Color Swatches data, like name, position, color, image.

swatches.csv

Dealer Addresses

Imports dealer address data, like dealerName, address, city, state, country, zipCode, coordinates, phone, workingHours, website.

dealer-addresses.csv


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