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How to import products with categories and variants How to import Products with Categories and Variants
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Import templates are provided in the import tool of the most common data to Import templates are provided in the **Import Tool** of the most common data to
import (contacts, products, bank statements, etc.). import (contacts, products, bank statements, etc.).
You can open them with any spreadsheets software (Microsoft Office, You can open them with any spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office,
OpenOffice, Google Drive, etc.). OpenOffice, Google Drive, etc.).
How to customize the file How to customize the file
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* Remove columns you don't need. We advise to not remove the *ID* one (see * Remove columns you don't need. However, we advise you to not remove the *ID* column (see
why here below). why below).
* Set a unique ID to every single record by dragging down the ID sequencing. * Set a unique ID to every single record by dragging down the ID sequencing.
* Don't change labels of columns you want to import. Otherwise Odoo won't recognize * Don't change the labels of columns you want to import. Otherwise, Odoo won't recognize
them anymore and you will have to map them on your own in the import screen. them anymore, and you will have to map them on your own in the import screen.
* To add new columns,Feel free to add new columns but the fields need to exist in Odoo. If Odoo fails * Feel free to add new columns, but the fields need to exist in Odoo. If Odoo fails
in matching the column name with a field, you can make it manually when importing in matching the column name with a field, you can match it manually when importing
by browsing a list of available fields. by browsing a list of available fields.
Why an “ID” column Why an “ID” column?
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The ID is an unique identifier for the line item. Feel free to use the one of your The ID is a truly unique identifier for the line item. Feel free to use one of your
previous software to ease the transition to Odoo. previous software to ease the transition into Odoo.
Setting an ID is not mandatory when importing but it helps in many cases: Setting an ID is not mandatory when importing, but it helps in many cases:
* Update imports: you can import the same file several times without creating duplicates; * Update imports: you can import the same file several times without creating duplicates.
* Import relation fields (see here below). * Import relation fields (see here below).
How to import relation fields How to import relation fields
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An Odoo object is always related to many other objects (e.g. a product is linked An Odoo object is always related to many other objects (e.g., a product is linked
to product categories, attributes, vendors, etc.). To import those relations you need to to product categories, attributes, vendors, etc.). To import those relations, you need to
import the records of the related object first from their own list menu. import the records of the related object first from their own list menu.
You can do it using either the name of the related record or its ID. The ID is expected when You can do this using the name of the related record or its ID. The ID is expected when
two records have the same name. In such a case add " / ID" at the end of the column title two records have the same name. In such a case, add " / ID" at the end of the column title
(e.g. for product attributes: Product Attributes / Attribute / ID). (e.g., for product attributes: Product Attributes / Attribute / ID).