Working with Spec
In this article you will learn how to get your product data Canoa-ready in Configura’s Spec and import as products in Canoa.
Exporting Product Data from Spec for import into Canoa
Open a SIF file in Spec
Export
as a CSVExport with Combined Product Number if available
Open CanoaGPT
Ask CanoaGPT to create a CSV from the file, with a record for every PN or Part Number with all of the associated data fields.
Import
your CanoaGPT formatted CSV into Canvas (for less than 100 products) or Catalog Pro (for 100 products or more)Match the CSV fields with the Canoa formatted fields
*Format your CSV before importing to save time matching fields. Refer to the article for step-by-step instructions.
Add Images and 2D drawings to your products to use in future projects and to collaborate with your team.
Import your Canoa Product List into Spec
There are 2 ways to Export a Product List from Canoa
Canvas-Add a Product List to a Canvas, select products you wish to
Export
and select CSVCatalog Pro-Select the custom products you wish to Export, click the three dots and select
Export
.
Head to How to bring your Product List into Excel for more detail.
Open the CSV in Excel or GoogleSheets
Save As
orDownload
a XLS extensionsNote: delete any lines that are above the column headers, unhide any columns, delete columns do not wish to import and delete other tabs that will not be used.
Open Spec
Click
File
>Import
>Microsoft Excel
Assign columns from the Excel File list (first column) from the Spec list (second column) to create the list for import shown (third column)
Example: Match SKU in the Excel List to Part Number in the Spec List
When you are done matching all of your columns, click
Ok
Congrats! You imported your Canoa products into Spec.
Last updated