Field mapping Item Inventory for Import (Classic Items)

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Learn how to map item data to relevant fields in Checkfront.

New to importing inventory? Read the first article in this series for an introduction to Inventory Import.

 

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Accessing the features mentioned in this article

Where can I find this feature using the top menu?

• Inventory > Import
  
  

What more do I need to use this feature?

• Admin permission to manage Inventory.
  
  

Which Checkfront version supports this feature - Classic Items, Classic Products, or both?

• Your account must have access to classic items (Inventory > Items), a key feature of our Classic Items version of Checkfront. 
• This feature is not yet supported with classic products (Inventory > Products), a key feature of our Classic Products version of Checkfront. 
  

 

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On the next screen, you see an empty table with the Checkfront data fields as the column headers (A). In the sidebar on the left, you see a list of the same fields, each with a dropdown box next to it (B).

These dropdown boxes contain a list of the field names you used to create the column headers in your spreadsheet.

It's now a simple case of reviewing the list of fields and selecting the matching one from your spreadsheet (C).

 

When you have done this, click on the blue Import button at the top of the page.  

 

 

 

 

You should see a pop-up asking you to confirm the import.

If you're having doubts about what you just did, click the No, I need to fix something! button. Otherwise, click Import Now!.

 

 

Assuming everything went according to plan, you now see a confirmation of your latest success:  

 

 

At this point, you can view your imports at Inventory > Items, but before you do, let's look at some of the other options available to you from the import screen.    

 

 

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