Data Formats

For inbound data, the same formats are generally available using Import Manager or an IIEP.

For outbound data, the same formats are generally available using Export Manager or an OIEP.

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 Advanced STEPXML Format documentation here.

*Although Advanced STEPXML is not available for selection in inbound tools, Advanced STEPXML files can be imported successfully using the STEPXML Format option here.

Yes*

Yes

Alphabetical Index - XML

XML that used with the InDesign solution to create indexes. Refer to Alphabetical Index - XML Format documentation here.

No

Yes

Ariba CIF

CIF is a simple, comma-delimited list of catalog items and their attributes. Refer to Ariba CIF Format documentation here.

No

Yes

Ariba CIF 3.0

CIF is a simple, comma-delimited list of catalog items and their attributes. Refer to Ariba CIF 3.0 Format documentation here.

No

Yes

BMEcat

XML-based standard for electronic data transfer by electronic catalogs. Refer to BMEcat Format documentation here.

Yes

Yes

BMEcat 2005

XML-based standard for electronic data transfer by electronic catalogs. Refer to BMEcat 2005 Format documentation here.

Yes

Yes

BMEcat 2005.1

XML-based standard for ECLASS Advanced data. Refer to BMEcat 2005.1 Format documentation here.

No

Yes

CSV

Comma-separated values (CSV) file. Refer to CSV Format documentation here.

Yes

Yes

cXML

XML 'commerce eXtensible Markup Language' (cXML). Refer to cXML Format documentation here.

No

Yes

eCl@ss

eCl@ss® is a hierarchical classification and product description system for grouping materials, products, and services. Refer to eCl@ss Format documentation here.

*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 ETIM and ETIM v2 Format documentation here.

Yes

No

ETIM IXF

XML Electro-Technical Information Model (ETIM) classification structure that includes multiple languages. Refer to ETIM IXF Format documentation here.

Yes

No

ETIM v2

CSV Electro-Technical Information Model (ETIM) classification structure where each file contains a single language. Refer to ETIM and ETIM v2 Format documentation here.

Yes

No

Excel

Microsoft Excel spreadsheet file. Refer to Excel Format documentation here.

Yes

Yes

Excel Custom Template

Microsoft Excel spreadsheet file. Refer to Excel Custom Template documentation here.

No

Yes

Excel Smartsheet

Smartsheet spreadsheet file. Refer to Excel Smartsheet Format documentation here.

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 FAB-DIS Format documentation here.

Yes

Yes

FixedWidth

Text file with rows and columns of data, where each column has a fixed width. Refer to FixedWidth Format documentation here.

Yes

No

Flatplan Excel

Excel file for publications. Refer to Flatplan Excel Format here.

*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 Generic JSON Format documentation here.

Yes

Yes

Generic XML

XML with a variety of accessible formats. Refer to Generic XML Format documentation here.

Yes

Yes

IDoc MATMAS 05

XML format used when exchanging information with SAP. Refer to IDoc MATMAS 05 Format documentation here.

Yes

Yes

Publication Excel

Excel file for publications. Refer to Publication Excel Format here.

*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 SmartLabel Format documentation here.

No

Yes

STEPXML

XML generated based on parameters displayed in a dialog. Unlike Advanced STEPXML format, no template is required. Refer to STEPXML Format documentation here.

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 STEPXML Configuration Export Format documentation here.

No

Yes

UNSPSC

United Nations Standard Products and Services Code® (UNSPSC) multi-level classification folders. Refer to UNSPSC Format documentation here.

Yes

No

xCBL

XML Common Business Library (xCBL) for business-to-business e-commerce. Refer to xCBL Format documentation here.

No

Yes