Features & Functionality - 3.14 Import and Export

Question 1

Which customer and product data can be imported and exported using Magento 2 native logic?

Answer 1

• Product details
• Data for all product types
• Product images
• Advanced pricing for products
• Customer details
• Customer address

Question 2

What is the process of creating a product in Magento using product import functionality?

Answer 2

• Export the products. This will provide a good working template for the import.
• Specify the fields.
• SKU is the only thing required.
• http://docs.magento.com/m2/ee/user_guide/system/dataattributes-product.html provides a list of more attributes.

Question 3

What product types can be created in Magento 2 Enterprise

Edition using product import functionality?

Answer 3

• Simple
• Grouped
• Configurable
• Virtual
• Bundle
• Downloadable
• Giftcard? This is not listed, but I wouldn’t know why this could not be imported.

Question 4

Can you add an image to a product using Magento product import functionality?

Answer 4

• Yes.
• Set the base_image, small_image or thumbnail_image values in the CSV to import.
• In System > Import, specify the folder that contains these files (will be improved in 2.2).