Glossary term
What is Import / Export Template?
Definition
An Import / Export Template is a predefined Excel, CSV, or XML structure that outlines required fields, attribute columns, and formatting rules. In PIM, it ensures consistent bulk uploads and downloads of product data without errors. These templates streamline onboarding, updates, and syndication to external systems.
Templates define reusable exchange structure but still require validation of each incoming value. For example, an autonomous product data operation could take a recurring supplier lighting spreadsheet, apply the approved template for columns, units, and required fields, and reject rows that do not meet the template rules.
Import / Export Template in an autonomous operation
- Step 1:
Input
A recurring supplier lighting spreadsheet
- Step 2:
Import / Export Template
Apply the approved template for columns, units, and required fields
- Step 3:
Outcome
Reject rows that do not meet the template rules
Related terms
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