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Download a Catalog PDF

Overview​

Explains how to download a Catalog PDF based on a pre-registered "Catalog PDF Template".

Purpose​

The primary purpose of downloading a Catalog PDF is to output Product information as a PDF for printing and distribution, leading to information utilization, analysis, and sales contribution.

Using fixed templates allows you to repeatedly output Catalog PDFs with the same layout, helping to reduce manual work and save time.

Feature Description​

Output Unit​

The output unit of the PDF is the combination of a "Catalog PDF Template" and a "Catalog".

Various settings specified at the time of download will be reflected in the output result.

Settings Specified During Download​

When downloading, you specify settings such as catalog selection, language, currency, transaction terms, and PDF product output group.

The available choices for the following items are determined by the Core Preferences.

  • Languages: Select from languages enabled in the Core Preferences.
  • Selectable Currencies: Select from currencies enabled in the Core Preferences.
  • Selectable Transaction Terms: Select from transaction terms enabled in the Core Preferences.

PDF Product Output Group Settings​

In the PDF Product Output Group Settings, you can specify a base item to group products and output the PDF by splitting pages for each group.

The following specifications are possible:

  • No Group Display: Does not perform page splitting by group.
  • Model Number: Splits pages by model number.
    This group item is intended for use when there is a large number of symbol SKU expansions per product.
  • Category Level 1: Splits pages by the first-level category (Category Level 1) registered to the product.
    If a product belongs to multiple categories, the first one in the registration order will be used as the base.
  • Custom Attribute: Splits pages by the "value" registered to the product for the specified Custom Attribute.
    Each group is displayed in ascending order of value. Custom attributes at the SKU level are not applicable.

Output Rules for Display Properties​

If display properties corresponding to the template or download settings are not registered in the Product Master, the items will not be output to the PDF.

Instructions​

Moving to the Catalog PDF Download Screen​

  1. Click on the Catalogs menu.
  2. Click on Catalog PDF Templates.
    You will be redirected to the "Catalog PDF Templates" page.
  3. Click the Download button for the desired Catalog PDF Template.
    The "Download Catalog PDF" modal will open.

How to Fill Out the Form​

  1. Catalogs
    Select the catalog to be converted to PDF from the dropdown.

  2. Languages
    Select the language for the Catalog PDF from the dropdown.

  3. Selectable Currencies
    Select the Currencies to be included in the Catalog PDF by checking them.

  4. Selectable Transaction Terms
    Select the Transaction Terms to be included in the Catalog PDF by checking them.

  5. PDF Product Output Group Settings
    Select the display group for products to be output to the PDF from the following four options via the dropdown. Pages will be split by the selected group.

    • No Group Display: Does not perform page splitting by the display group.
    • Model Number: Splits pages by model number.
    • Category Level 1: Splits pages by the first-level category (Category Level 1) registered to the product.
    • Custom Attribute: Splits pages by the "value" registered to the product for the specified Custom Attribute.

Downloading the Catalog PDF​

After confirming the entries, click the Download button.

Upon successful processing, the Catalog PDF will be downloaded.

Important Notes​

Product Data Registration when Grouping by Custom Attribute​

When grouping by Custom Attribute, pay attention to the data registration status in the Product Master.

Since the system groups by the "value" of the Custom Attribute, inconsistencies in registered data across products may cause groups to split unintentionally.

Example:

  • Extra whitespace characters are included
  • Inconsistency between uppercase and lowercase letters

Troubleshooting​

Text on the PDF Is Cut Off​

Depending on the combination of the Catalog PDF Template layout, display properties, and the amount of information in the product data, text may overflow from the output area on the PDF.

It is necessary to review the settings of the Catalog PDF Template or register a unique "Notes for Catalog PDF" in the Product Master and use it as a display property in the template.

Image Height or Width Is Not Aligned Neatly​

The image sizes registered for the products may not be uniform.

The recommended aspect ratio is 2:3 (portrait) or 3:2 (landscape).