Product import, customised branding for each customer and a fresh storefront | Create OCI and cXML PunchOut Catalogues | PunchCommerce ![](//analytics.punchcommerce.de/matomo.php?idsite=1&rec=1) October Update Product import, customised branding for each customer and a fresh storefront ============================================================================================= In October, we carried out a major overhaul of the product import function: you can now see what is happening to your files at any time, and receive a detailed log for every import. In addition, the storefront can be customised for each customer with their own logo and colour scheme, field mappings can populate text fields with placeholders, and IDS Connect transfers more data to the shopping basket. Here is an overview. 27.10.2026 · Reading time 4 minutes ![Product import, customised branding for each customer and a fresh storefront](/storage/media/journal/2023/Frame 1337.jpg) Product import: more transparent and secure ------------------------------------------- Anyone importing product data via a file wants to know whether everything has been successfully imported and, if not, what went wrong. This is exactly where the revamped product import comes in. **Status and progress at a glance.** For each imported file, PunchCommerce displays the current processing status. Imports in progress are highlighted and show the upload progress. **Import log for every file.** A log is available for each file, and its entries can be expanded, filtered and searched. Even with large files, the log remains clear and organised thanks to pagination. You can download the file and log under their original names. Identify unimported products immediately. Products that could not be imported are counted in the file list. In addition, a note appears in the catalogue so that nothing goes unnoticed. **Protection against accidental overwriting.** If a catalogue already contains products, you must confirm a new import. The reason: a new import resets any product configurations that have been made. **Clear limits before uploading.** The maximum file size is displayed immediately. If a file is invalid, the import cannot even be started. Field mappings: Replace placeholders ------------------------------------ There is a new transformation in the field mappings: ‘Replace placeholders’. You enter text containing placeholders such as {{company}}, and PunchCommerce fills these with the values from the assigned data fields. This allows fields in the OCI or cXML transfer to be composed of fixed text and dynamic values. An example would be text such as “Order for {{company}}”, into which the company name is automatically inserted. Storefront: custom branding per customer and new listing -------------------------------------------------------- **Logo and colour per customer:** You can now override the logo and colour of the header bar in the storefront on a per-customer basis. This ensures shoppers see a familiar look and feel during the PunchOut process. In Enterprise instances, the colour of the header bar can also be selected in the profile. **Clearer product listing:** Products now appear in the listing as a data sheet with a price bar. Twelve products are displayed per page, instead of the previous ten. **Breadcrumb on the product detail page:** The product detail page displays the category path as a breadcrumb. This allows shoppers to see at a glance where a product is located within the range and return to the category with a single click. IDS Connect: more data in the shopping basket --------------------------------------------- With IDS Connect, assigned fields are now transferred to the shopping basket, including ItemChara, RefItems, TechnClarification, Commission and AdditionalText. This ensures that product characteristics, reference items, technical clarifications and commission details are transferred in full to the target system. NetPrice is calculated by default from the net unit price of the item. Existing field mappings remain unchanged. Delivery Addresses add-on: Customisable form -------------------------------------------- In the Delivery Addresses add-on, you can show or hide the delivery address form for each customer. To do this, there is a setting under the customer called ‘Form: Show delivery address’. Mandatory fields are marked on the form and are checked individually, so that buyers can see exactly which details are still missing. Bug fixes --------- We also fixed a number of bugs in October: - **Product import**: CSV files in Windows-1252 encoding are now imported correctly; the encoding of product files is recognised upon upload; and failed imports no longer get stuck. - **Transformations**: Values from add-ons, such as those from configurable product fields, are applied correctly. - **Shopping basket**: Changing the quantity now works reliably again. - **cXML**: When saving a customer, the system once again checks whether the cXML login details are unique. - **Customer management**: A customer’s last login is once again displayed in the details section. - **PunchOut settings**: Tick boxes are saved correctly. - **Storefront**: Spanish is once again available in the language selector; missing translations have been added. Frequently Asked Questions -------------------------- **Do I need to adjust my existing IDS-Connect field mappings?** No. Existing field mappings remain unchanged. The only change is the default value for NetPrice, which is now calculated from the net unit price of the item. **What happens if I import data again into an existing catalogue?** You will be asked to confirm this beforehand. Re-importing will reset any product configurations that have been made. **How can I find out why a product was not imported?** Open the import log for the relevant file. There you will find all entries, which you can filter and search through. You can also see the number of products that were not imported directly in the file list. **Does the new branding apply to all customers at the same time?** No. The logo and colour of the header bar can be overridden on a customer-by-customer basis. Customers without their own settings will retain the previous appearance. If you have any questions or suggestions, just send us an email or call us at [+49 6142 / 953 80 - 60](tel:061429538060). We appreciate your feedback! 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