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Data management

The Data management page makes it possible to import, export and delete shop data, i.e. categories, offers and requests. Example uses are complete data import after a new shop instance has been initialized, export and import to move data between shop instances or export of data for backup purposes.

The data is exported to/imported from a JSON file.

Import data

Click the Import data button. In the dialog which opens, select the type of import:

  • Only import new data (default)

    Select this option if you want to preserve existing Shop data. The categories, offers, component groups and components in the imported file will be compared with the current Shop content and duplicate items will be excluded from the import.

    Click the Upload & Import button to initiate the import.

  • Import and overwrite existing data

    Select this option if you want to completely replace the current Shop content. You will be presented with a Possible loss of data warning message and asked to confirm your intent prior to the import.

    Check the Confirm overwrite of existing data checkbox, then click the Upload & Import button to initiate the import.

Important notes:

  • With the Import and overwrite existing data option, all existing Shop data will be overwritten without a possibility to restore the original values. Remember to back up the data before performing the import.

  • Version information found in the JSON file to be imported should match the current version stated in the Data management page. (Note that the version stated in the page is the current data model version, which may differ from the Shop application version.) Trying to import an incorrect data model version will produce an error message.

Export data

Click the Export data button to export all shop data into a JSON file and download it to your device.

If Shop data have been localized, the translations are also included in the data export.

Delete all shop data

Click the Delete all button to completely delete the shop data. Be aware that the data also includes all requests currently existing in the shop and that deleted data cannot be recovered.

Deleting all shop data equals to setting up a fresh shop instance ready for complete data import.

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