Data import | Data export
For the transfer of products, whether initial or as an update, the ComBinder PIM provides interfaces for various data sources. The external data structures are translated into the BMEcat format and integrated into the PIM module of ComBinder.
Data sources
BMEcat Import
The ComBinder PIM is based on the BMEcat data model of the BME in the 2005 version. All data types and structures are available. Proprietary extensions can be added at any time. BMEcat catalogs are checked during import and discrepancies are handled.
The classification catalogs ETIM and eCl@ss complement the BMEcat data model with standardized attributes and support the efficient merging of multiple data sources as well as the structuring into individual spades of the product range.
XLS, XLSX and CSV
Data transfer by means of a structured table is the best way to transfer content from a proprietary system to ComBinder and thus to the BMEcat format. The import process is accompanied by a clear dialog.
Webshop
For different use cases (Web2Print, data conversion to BMEcat, …) product data can also be imported from the various webshop systems (Shopware, Magento, Onix). The transfer from the systems takes place via data export or API access (e.g. Shopware).
SQL
The coupling to an external product database represents a special use case, since data exports or REST (similar) interfaces are usually available. Nevertheless, ComBinder offers the coupling to a database (MySQL, MariaDB). However, this requires a proprietary extension of ComBinder.