SPAF Feed: Content Fields Details for ContentCast

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Content Fields Details

Manufacturer Part Number

The original manufacturer part number is used to identify the product in the channel.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<PartNumber>
Field name in XLS File	Part Number	Note: Please make sure all the cells in the 'Part Number' column are in General format.
		To check it, select 'Part Number' column, right-click on the selection and choose ‘Format Cells…’ in the shortcut menu. Check if ‘General’ cell formatting type is selected on the 'Number' tab.
Format	Text
Max size	40
Nullable	Not null	The field is mandatory. We map content to products only by Manufacturer Part Number
Multi-value	No

Product Description

The product’s relevant title that clearly describes it.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<ProductDescription>
Field name in XLS File	Product Description
Format	Text	Should not include HTML or markup codes.
Max Size	200
Nullable	Not null	The field is mandatory. We can automatically create SKU by Part Number only in case Product Description exists.
Multi-value	No

UPC / EAN codes

The product's EAN-8, UPC-12, EAN-13 or GTIN-14 unique identifier.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<UpcEan>
Field name in XLS File	UPC / EAN / GTIN
Format	Text
Max Size	14
Nullable	null
Multi-value	Yes	Only one UPC / EAN code should be defined in each field. Any extra characters are not allowed.

Launch Date

If a launch date is provided, the shipment of product content will be held until that date. Launch dates that occur in the past will be used for reference purposes only.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<LaunchDate>
Field name in XLS File	Launch Date
Format	Date	We suggest using the ODBC format: YYYY-MM-DD
Max Size	10
Nullable	null
Multi-value	No	One Launch Date for each market.

End of Life Date

The date that your product should stop showing or product discontinued date.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<EndOfLifeDate>
Field name in XLS File	End of Life Date
Format	Date	We suggest using the ODBC format: YYYY-MM-DD
Max Size	10
Nullable	null
Multi-value	No	One End of Life Date for each market.

Marketing Text

The marketing copy text is used for product description.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<MarketingText>
Field name in XLS File	Marketing Text
Format	Text	Should not include HTML or markup codes.
Max Size	4000	Minimum size - 65
Nullable	null
Multi-value	No	One Marketing Text for each market-language pair.

Product Specifications

The product’s technical attributes information.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<AttributeGroup>
Field name in XLS File	Product Specification	name | value (one per line within the cell)
		Include any attributes information you have for this product
Format	Text
Max Size	4000	For each Attribute Group, Attribute Name and Attribute value.
Nullable	null
Multi-value	Yes	You can define more than one Attribute Group and Attribute in the groups.

Key Selling Points

Reasons to buy (product feature bullets description).

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<KeySellingPoints>
Field name in XLS File	Key Selling Points	Feature | value (one per line within the cell)
Format	Text	Should not include HTML or markup codes.
Max Size	400	For each Key Selling Point.
Nullable	null
Multi-value	No	One Key Selling Points group for each market-language pair.

Product Features 

Detailed product features description.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<ProductFeatures>
Field name in XLS File	Product Features.	Each product feature should be entered in a separate cell.
		You may add additional columns for the product features.
Format	Text	Should not include HTML or markup codes.
Max Size	4000	For each Product Features Header and Product Features Text fields.
Nullable	Not null	The field is mandatory for ContentCast integration. The feed should have at least one Product Feature.
Multi-value	No	One Product Features group for each market-language pair. Each Product Feature Header must have related Text.

What's in the Box

Items included in a shipping box.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<WhatIsInTheBox>
Field name in XLS File	What's in the Box	Item | value (one per line within the cell)
Format	Text
Max Size	400	For each What's In The Box item.
Nullable	null
Multi-value	No	One What's In The Box group for each market-language pair.

Primary Product Image

Downloadable publicly accessible URL to a primary product image.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<HeroImage>
Field name in XLS File	Primary Product Image
Format	Text	Each field should contain only one downloadable FTP or HTTP URL. Password-protected URLs are not supported. The following image extensions are not supported: .gif,.eps,.zip,.exe,.ai,.psd,.ppt,.doc,.docx,.txt,.xls,.xml, .ps
Max Size	2000	For each URL
Nullable	Not null	The field is mandatory for ContentCast integration. The feed should have at least one Image .
Multi-value	No

Additional Images

Downloadable publicly accessible URLs to product Gallery / Multiple images.
Primary product image does not have to be listed in the Gallery Images list.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<Images>
Field name in XLS File	Additional Images
Format	Text	Each field should contain only one downloadable FTP or HTTP URL. Password-protected URLs are not supported. The following image extensions are not supported: .gif,.eps,.zip,.exe,.ai,.psd,.ppt,.doc,.docx,.txt,.xls,.xml, .ps
Max Size	2000	For each URL
Nullable	null
Multi-value	Yes

Videos

Downloadable publicly accessible URLs to the product videos or YouTube video URLs.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<Videos>
Field name in XLS File	Video 1, Video 2, ...	Each video URL should be entered in a separate cell.
		You may add additional columns for the product videos.
Format	Text	Each field should contain only one video URL. Password-protected URLs are not supported.
Max Size	2000	For each URL
Nullable	null
Multi-value	No	One Videos group for each market-language pair.

Product Data Sheet

Downloadable publicly accessible URL to a document - typically a PDF or a DOC file - that provides an overview of the product and its technical specifications.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<PdfProductDataSheet>
Field name in XLS File	Product Data Sheet
Format	Text	Each field should contain only one downloadable FTP or HTTP URL. Password-protected URLs are not supported.
Max Size	2000	For each URL
Nullable	null
Multi-value	Yes

Product Brochure

Downloadable publicly accessible URL to a document - only in a PDF file format.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<ProductBrochures>
Field name in XLS File	Product Brochures
Format	Text	Each field should contain only one downloadable FTP or HTTP URL. Password-protected URLs are not supported.
Max Size	2000	For each URL
Nullable	null
Multi-value	Yes

User Manual

Downloadable publicly accessible URL to a document – only in a PDF file format.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<PdfUserManual>
Field name in XLS File	User Manual
Format	Text	Each field should contain only one downloadable FTP or HTTP URL. Password-protected URLs are not supported.
Max Size	2000	For each URL
Nullable	null
Multi-value	Yes

Quick Start Guide

Downloadable publicly accessible URL to a document - only in a PDF file format.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<PdfQuickStartGuide>
Field name in XLS File	Quick Start Guide
Format	Text	Each field should contain only one downloadable FTP or HTTP URL. Password-protected URLs are not supported.
Max Size	2000	For each URL
Nullable	null
Multi-value	Yes

Material Safety Data Sheet

Downloadable publicly accessible URL to a document - only in a PDF file format.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<PdfMsds>
Field name in XLS File	Material Safety Data Sheet
Format	Text	Each field should contain only one downloadable FTP or HTTP URL. Password-protected URLs are not supported.
Max Size	2000	For each URL
Nullable	null
Multi-value	Yes

Warranty Card

Downloadable publicly accessible URL to a document - only in a PDF file format.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<WarrantyCards>
Field name in XLS File	Warranty Card
Format	Text	Each field should contain only one downloadable FTP or HTTP URL. Password-protected URLs are not supported.
Max Size	2000	For each URL
Nullable	null
Multi-value	Yes

Installation Guide

Downloadable publicly accessible URL to a document - only in a PDF file format.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<InstallationGuide>
Field name in XLS File	Installation Guide
Format	Text	Each field should contain only one downloadable FTP or HTTP URL. Password-protected URLs are not supported.
Max Size	2000	For each URL
Nullable	null
Multi-value	Yes

Footnotes

Notes placed at the bottom of a page. They cite references or comment on a designated part of the text above.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<Footnotes>
Field name in XLS File	Footnotes
Format	Text	Each field should contain only one footnote item.
Max Size	4000
Nullable	null
Multi-value	No	One Footnotes group for each market-language pair.

Legal Copy

Legal copy or legal notice is used to inform users of the underlying claim to copyright ownership in a published work.

Field Name	Value	Comment
Example		InlineContent Integration Example
Source Code Example		Example
Field name in XML File	<LegalCopy>
Field name in XLS File	Legal Copy
Format	Text	Each field should contain only one legal copy item.
Max Size	4000
Nullable	null
Multi-value	No	One Legal Copy group for each market-language pair.