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Thread: Decision has been made

  1. 07-20-2012, 04:25 AM #1
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    Smile Decision has been made

    We have made a decision, we will be using ASPDOTNETFRONT for our business. we will be getting it shortly. Meanwhile, if someone can answer me few questions it would be much appreciated.

    MIGRATION:
    1. I have been reading and a kind forum member provided me few information about this issue. I have found a excell import sample file located here . That is located on manual section of the web site. However, these instructions are for version mlv7, but we will get version 9.3. Are they compatible?

    It would be lovely if I could get a excel sample filled with some products and categories already

    2. If I read correctly, I do not have to enter categories (vendors, manufacturers) manually, I just have to include them in excel file (per product) and they will be inserted auto-magically... is that correct?


    Thank you for your time.

    All the best
  2. 07-20-2012, 05:51 AM #2
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    Hi

    When you get the software you will also be given the latest excel import template. From memory there was a change when upgrading to v9 is that it cotained an extra SE item.

    This thread has a sample you may want to try

    http://forums.aspdotnetstorefront.co...ht=bulk+import

    2.Yes that is how it works for us. i would try doing one or two lines at a time first just to get used to the process.

    Also when you upload you can review the log before you accept the import (always useful) and of course back up your database prior to importing.
  3. 07-20-2012, 06:23 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Skriver View Post
    Hi

    When you get the software you will also be given the latest excel import template. From memory there was a change when upgrading to v9 is that it cotained an extra SE item.

    This thread has a sample you may want to try

    http://forums.aspdotnetstorefront.co...ht=bulk+import

    2.Yes that is how it works for us. i would try doing one or two lines at a time first just to get used to the process.

    Also when you upload you can review the log before you accept the import (always useful) and of course back up your database prior to importing.
    And thank you again for your help

    Unfortunately that link is not working anymore, I have seen it before
    Last edited by vedran; 07-20-2012 at 06:25 AM. Reason: Forgot something
  4. 07-20-2012, 06:43 AM #4
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    Congratulations on making the right choice to use ASPDotNetStorefront. It can take a while to get up to speed with some of the areas (such as XSL templates) but once you've got the hang of it, it's very powerful.

    The real advantage is that anything in ASPDNSF can be changed and enhanced to meet the needs of your business...

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  5. 07-20-2012, 06:55 AM #5
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    Thanks Adam.

    I hope I will not get stuck somewhere, but if I do there is wonderful community
  6. 07-20-2012, 09:17 AM #6
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    Vedran, we also have a Migration Package/Bundle for new clients like yourself: http://www.ecommercecartmods.com/p-1...on-bundle.aspx

    Hope that helps and thank you.
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  7. 07-20-2012, 10:33 AM #7
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    Default free utility / some like this

    http://www.simrun.com/AspDotNetStore...Commander.aspx

    paid version has more features.

    Welcome to AspDotNetStorefront

    - Charlie
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  8. 07-20-2012, 10:43 AM #8
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    Hmm, not exactly the same thing (no 301 redirects and ours are admin tools vs remote tool) but thanks for heads up.
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  9. 07-20-2012, 11:52 PM #9
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    lol, I love all the self promotion that takes place in these forums!

    Vedran, another option for importing or 301 redirects from your old site (if you have one) is to contact a good ASPDNSF developer who will be able to do this for you.

    They can also handle data migration (products, customers, images etc.)

    This should not cost a lot and has the advantage of allowing you to tailor the approach for your business.
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  10. 07-23-2012, 01:26 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by webopius View Post
    lol, I love all the self promotion that takes place in these forums!

    Vedran, another option for importing or 301 redirects from your old site (if you have one) is to contact a good ASPDNSF developer who will be able to do this for you.

    They can also handle data migration (products, customers, images etc.)

    This should not cost a lot and has the advantage of allowing you to tailor the approach for your business.

    Thank you very much.

    What do you mean by 301 redirects? aspdotnetfront can crawl over old site and pick products, categories, manufacturers?
  11. 07-23-2012, 01:58 AM #11
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    Hi Vedran

    If you get stuck with the spreadsheet import then DM me your email and I will send you a dummy one to help.
  12. 07-23-2012, 05:38 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Skriver View Post
    Hi Vedran

    If you get stuck with the spreadsheet import then DM me your email and I will send you a dummy one to help.
    Indeed, I got the latest Excel format, but I am stuck already. and exactly as you said, dummy one will help a lot.

    I am not allowed to send PM still for some reason. Here is my email.

    wex.alpha at gmail.com

    Thank you very much