Some time ago we looked at the data feed export of Wyomind and were quite satisfied. Now we have discovered, Xtento that offers a similar extension under the name Export Product Feed. As we know from the Xtento very flexible and reliable order export extension, we were curious, if we can be surprised by new features.
The installation is in the already known methods and the new menus appear under System, Configuration and catalog.
In the Configuration settings are self-explanatory and straightforward.
We were surprised then, as we catalog -> Product Export weitere 6 Vorfanden under points.
- Manual Export
- Execution Log
- Export History
- Configuration
- Export Profiles
- Export Destinations
- Tools
What seemed rather confusing at the beginning, developed in the course of creating a datafeed to be extremely useful. But step by step ..
In the definition of the target (Destination) datafeed had hoped for a little more functionality than Wyomind, the dort nur der Export to your server was possible. Foreign ftp's are not there.
What does Xtento in this area is significantly more, as was to be expected:
- Local Directory
- ftp
- sftp
- http
- webservice
- custom class
Wow! Certainly, all functions are not always needed, but would have the option of a SOAP connection can save us a lot of work elsewhere…
Once we had established a secular ftp target, we went on the definition of export profile; surprise here 7 Rider.
In the General Configuration things such as name and type of export (Categories can also be exported) , Copies of data on the local server, and whether a single export (The product is / Category a file) be determined.
The targets you simply select one of the defined goals. Very useful is, that the extension checks the fixed objectives set and the result is.
When defining the output format of the layman is surprised. The extension offers an XSL format. No selection lists, or at best drag &Drop Funktionalität, sondern die Manual Definition of Formats. This initially looks a bit daunting, However, after a short time you can see the benefits: Nestings, Conditions etc. opened considerably the variability. Class in this context, that the extension can check the XSL format independent.
The next step is followed by extensive filter settings. They should, however, be defined in the XSL.
The export of the data feed is possible via CRON or manually. In addition, an event-based export is supported. This may be particularly interesting in combination with the SOAP or someone export.
All exports are listed in a log.
Fazit:
Who the rapid exports to Google Shopping, condones etc. wants to perform, which is in good hands with two extensions.
However, if you also want to use ftp's strange or even via SOAP API's, will not get around to Xtento. With a little creativity here can be many things, für sonst gesonderte Module notwendig sind, carry out. This includes e.g.. Minimum holding below announcements by email, Export data to the operator in the event of changes or new installations of product data etc.
The significantly higher functionality, but paid with a felt something higher entry barrier, However, this is after the first XSL definitions (Examples included in the price of the extension) overcome very quickly. The price of the Product Feed Export Module is € 99,- (net).
