A customer managing a large product inventory inquired about automating the import process: "Is there any module that permits automatic imports from XML and CSV feeds?"
They needed a reliable solution to streamline their workflow, reduce manual data entry, and ensure that their product database remained up to date.
The osCommerce support team recommended the powerful Cron Scheduler App, designed for automating repetitive tasks like importing data. We provided step-by-step instructions to set up automatic imports from CSV files:
- Place the supported CSV file into the ep_files/auto_import folder.
- Navigate to Settings -> Cron Manager and add a Standard Job for the import.
- Run the newly added job twice to ensure proper setup.
- Go to Products -> Import/Export, where the new import line will appear.
- Click the red clock icon to set the desired import frequency.
Once configured, any new file (e.g., brands.csv) placed in the ep_files/auto_import folder will automatically be imported according to the scheduled frequency.
osCommerce’s Cron Scheduler App simplifies complex tasks like data imports, offering users a flexible, time-saving solution to enhance their operations and efficiency.
