Uploading Digital Product via the bulk csv import function

[rka81]

I know its been asked several times but there never seems to be much of an answer or a workaround....so....

I want to run a site where the prestashop only sells digital/virtual products. The problem with this is that prestashop does not currently support bulk csv upload of digital products (as in being able to specify the actually path to the downloadable product).

Is there anyone out there who can a) solve this issue help me to create/find a workaround or even c) give me a few ideas of how this may be done so that i can start to create a module to do this for everyone who needs it

I for one really want to get this problem resolved as its the one thing that always seems to send me towards using other ecommerce software rather than prestashop - which is what i prefer.

thanks in advance

[MrBaseball34]

What version of PS?

[rka81]

Apologies forgot to included that - I have just installed the latest version so 1.31

thanks

[MrBaseball34]

Take a look around line 864 in the AdminProducts.php file. It shows how to create a new ProductDownload object. You can populate it and call the save method and it will save the info to the database. Make sure you have your newly inserted ProductID.

[rka81]

Ok thanks for the reply - will have a look and see what i can do. Thanks again

[nubi86]

Hi rka
Did someone finally reach uploading the file directions directly from a .csv file?

[rocky]

This module might be a good workaround.

[nubi86]

I saw that module before but it's not enough when you have 500 product to upload...
If I want to find a way by CSV, which files should I start looking?
Thanks,

[rocky]

It is admin/tabs/AdminImport.php that imports CSV files. Adding the ability to import digital products won't be a simple change though.

[MrBaseball34]

I saw that module before but it's not enough when you have 500 product to upload...
If I want to find a way by CSV, which files should I start looking?
Thanks,

PM me and send me a shortened copy, about 3 or 4 lines, of your CSV and I'll modify the script I have to
import it and create the downloadable products for you. Please include a schema, too.

[rka81]

I saw that module before but it's not enough when you have 500 product to upload...
If I want to find a way by CSV, which files should I start looking?
Thanks,

PM me and send me a shortened copy, about 3 or 4 lines, of your CSV and I'll modify the script I have to
import it and create the downloadable products for you. Please include a schema, too.

Hi MrBaseball34 - I would be VERY interested in any sample code that shows the amendment - if you could post it after nubi86 send you it (if it doesnt have any personal data) i would really really appreciate it. This has been stumping me for months!

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[MrBaseball34]

@rka81,
It is an external script. I did not modify the import module in PS.

[rka81]

@rka81,
It is an external script. I did not modify the import module in PS.

Hi,

Where can i find the external script?

Thanks in advance

[MrBaseball34]

I can send it to you but you will have to be able to modify it to your situation.

[rka81]

I can send it to you but you will have to be able to modify it to your situation.

that would be great - will PM u my email

thanks again

[Ehinarr]

Some changes on this post? I'm also seeking a solution to this problem.