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baum

15 Aug, 2011 10:58 PM

hi there

i've programmed a quick and dirty zen-cart exporter which generates an xml file of your zen-cart products.

the importer is far from feature complete and i do not plan to edit it any further. but it does what i wants it to do. so i just wanted to hand it out to anyone who can use it. maybe someone wants to develop it further... who knows.

what it can import:
- description - featured image - main category - price - stock quantity

what it can't import:
- product type - product variations and attributes - vat rates - multiple categories - multiple images - other media than images - comments - tags - and any other product data that is not cited

note: i recommend to upload your images to an "import" folder inside "wp-content/uploads/". you can later delete it when the xml was imported.

http://codepad.org/9Lu1w6Uz

1. Support Staff 2 Posted by Jeff on 16 Aug, 2011 08:37 AM

   

   I've passed it on to the developers to have a look at.

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2. Support Staff 3 Posted by Jigoshop on 16 Aug, 2011 09:31 AM

   

   Thanks baum, it'l certainly help out in the planning stage when we come to adding new Import / Export features.

   From the looks of it you seem hot on dev work, if you haven't already please check out our GitHub Repo, we're always trying to find more talented developers to contribute to the Jigoshop Project ( https://github.com/jigoshop/Jigoshop )

   Thanks again :)

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3. 4 Posted by baum on 16 Aug, 2011 11:39 AM

   

   thanks for the dev invite. i'm glad that the code can be useful in the future.

   it's the first time i will use jigoshop on a client project. and i will try to bring back all useful mods to github once the project is done.

   cheers

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4. 5 Posted by inspire on 30 Jan, 2012 06:25 PM

   

   Hello...

   I really want to use this Zen Exporter but it's not working off the 'Extend' page...?!?
   Not sure what's up, can anybody look into and send me correct link....

   Many thanx in advance..!!

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5. 6 Posted by baum on 30 Jan, 2012 10:50 PM

   

   try this, same code but in a php: https://github.com/piffpaffpuff/zen-cart-to-jigoshop-exporter

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6. 7 Posted by inspire on 30 Jan, 2012 11:59 PM

   

   Thanx alot Baum...!!

   I've downloaded the file but i need some simple instructions.. like:

   1. Where does the PHP file go in my Zen Cart Store...?
   2. How do i initiate the process, do i have install into Zen Cart's Tools or..?

   I'll start with these and appreciate your help very much!!
   Thank-you...

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7. 8 Posted by Iwan Negro on 31 Jan, 2012 01:49 AM

   

   this is alpha code for programmers. you need to edit the php file and edit the database fields. also the zencart database needs to be backed up before use. if you aren't experienced in such things please keep your hands off this script!

   1. change the variables in "zen-cart-jigoshop-exporter.php"
   2. copy all your zencart images into a folder named "import" inside your wordpress installation "/wp-content/uploads" folder. ie: http://www.example.com/wp-content/uploads/import/
   3. put the script in the zencart installation folder and open the url in the browser ie: http://www.example.com/zen-cart-jigoshop-exporter.php
   4. click the "Download Export File" and save the file to your disc as xml
   5. import the xml into wordpress.

   note: you can delete the "import" folder after successful import of the xml file

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8. 9 Posted by inspire on 01 Mar, 2012 04:19 PM

   

   Many thanx Iwan...!!

   The instructions you have given are much appreciated... :-)

   Will be trying out this weekend...!!

   • Inspire...

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