Successfully importing 'less than' and 'greater than' tags requires special formatting based on the format. Refer to the Character Tags topic in the System Setup documentation for details.
Exceptions are noted by the asterisks (*) in the table below.
|
Format |
Description |
Inbound |
Outbound |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Advanced STEPXML |
XML that uses a template based on the STEPXML XSD. Refer to the Advanced STEPXML Format topic. *Although Advanced STEPXML is not available for selection in inbound tools, Advanced STEPXML files can be imported successfully using the STEPXML Format option. |
Yes* |
Yes |
|
Alphabetical Index - XML |
XML that used with the InDesign solution to create indexes. Refer to the Alphabetical Index - XML Format topic. |
No |
Yes |
|
Ariba CIF |
CIF is a simple, comma-delimited list of catalog items and their attributes. Refer to the Ariba CIF Format topic. |
No |
Yes |
|
Ariba CIF 3.0 |
CIF is a simple, comma-delimited list of catalog items and their attributes. Refer to the Ariba CIF 3.0 Format topic. |
No |
Yes |
|
BMEcat |
XML-based standard for electronic data transfer by electronic catalogs. Refer to the BMEcat Format topic. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
BMEcat 2005 |
XML-based standard for electronic data transfer by electronic catalogs. Refer to the BMEcat 2005 Format topic. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
BMEcat 2005.1 |
XML-based standard for ECLASS Advanced data. Refer to the BMEcat 2005.1 Format topic. |
No |
Yes |
|
CSV |
Comma-separated values (CSV) file. Refer to the CSV Format topic. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
cXML |
XML 'commerce eXtensible Markup Language' (cXML). Refer to the cXML Format topic. |
No |
Yes |
|
ECLASS |
ECLASS (formerly eCl@ss) is a hierarchical classification and product description system for grouping materials, products, and services. Refer to the ECLASS Format topic. *This import is only available via the eCl@ss Classification Import wizard. |
Yes* |
No |
|
ETIM |
CSV Electro-Technical Information Model (ETIM) classification structure where each file contains a single language. Refer to the ETIM and ETIM v2 Format topic. |
Yes |
No |
|
ETIM IXF |
XML Electro-Technical Information Model (ETIM) classification structure that includes multiple languages. Refer to the ETIM IXF Format topic. |
Yes |
No |
|
ETIM v2 |
CSV Electro-Technical Information Model (ETIM) classification structure where each file contains a single language. Refer to the ETIM and ETIM v2 Format topic. |
Yes |
No |
|
Excel List of Values |
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet file used to exchange LOV value data. Refer to the Excel List of Values topic. *This export is only available via Export Manager. |
Yes |
Yes* |
|
Excel |
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet file. Refer to the Excel Format topic. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Excel Custom Template |
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet file. Refer to the Excel Custom Template topic. |
No |
Yes |
|
Excel Smartsheet |
Smartsheet spreadsheet file. Refer to the Excel Smartsheet Format topic. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
FAB-DIS Format |
Excel file used as an exchange format, primarily by companies doing business in France, to share quality product information between manufacturers and distributors. Refer to the FAB-DIS Format topic. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
FixedWidth |
Text file with rows and columns of data, where each column has a fixed width. Refer to the FixedWidth Format topic. |
Yes |
No |
|
Flatplan Excel |
Excel file for publications. Refer to the Flatplan Excel Format topic. *This export is only available via Export Manager. |
Yes |
Yes* |
|
Generic JSON |
JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) structure of attribute / value pairs that can be adjusted by changing the template. Refer to the Generic JSON Format topic. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Generic XML |
XML with a variety of accessible formats. Refer to the Generic XML Format topic. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
IDoc MATMAS 05 |
XML format used when exchanging information with SAP. Refer to the IDoc MATMAS 05 Format topic. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Publication Excel |
Excel file for publications. Refer to the Publication Excel Format topic. *This export is only available via Export Manager. |
Yes |
Yes* |
|
SmartLabel |
Generic XML-based including a pre-defined template for integrators to provide a head start in configuring a SmartLabel™ export solution for both food and non-food product data. Refer to the SmartLabel Format topic. |
No |
Yes |
|
STEPXML |
XML generated based on parameters displayed in a dialog. Unlike Advanced STEPXML format, no template is required. Refer to the STEPXML Format topic. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
STEPXML Configuration Export |
Cross-context XML file that contains the full STEP configuration (minus user objects) and the data nodes that are required for being able to import the configuration on to an empty STEP system; template required. Refer to the STEPXML Configuration Export Format topic. |
No |
Yes |
|
UNSPSC |
United Nations Standard Products and Services Code® (UNSPSC) multi-level classification folders. Refer to the UNSPSC Format topic. |
Yes |
No |
|
xCBL |
XML Common Business Library (xCBL) for business-to-business e-commerce. Refer to the xCBL Format topic. |
No |
Yes |