Xml Feeds

[SkydiveUK24]

Hello,

 

I have an XML data feed available from my supplier to update my site as needed with new products, prices, etc and was wondering how I go about setting this up with my oSCommerce store? Anyone have any idea how it would work?

 

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[TCH-Rob]

One way may be to use Microsofts XML toolbox to import the file to Excel and them export to CSV to upload via EZPopulate. I also believe that Excel 2003 can open XML files.

 

You can also try the following contribution;

 

http://www.oscommerce.com/community/contributions,3604

[SkydiveUK24]

Excellent, thanks for the reply I will try these.

[TCH-Rob]

Let me know how it goes.

[SkydiveUK24]

I'm just thinking, if this works it's a one off install to the DB and to update current stock levels etc I would have to manually upload again?

 

I am generally looking for a daily automated update of prices, stock level etc. I have heard that cron jobs are what would do this kind of thing, but am not sure. Any ideas about this kind of thing?

 

It shouldn't be that hard once I understand the basics of live XML feeds to an oSCommerce store.

 

Again any help, much appreciated.

[SkydiveUK24]

I'd probably do better finding a programmer willing to create a custom script or something, anyone know of a programmer familiar with OSC and XML feeds?

[TCH-Bruce]

Any one willing to help please contact Skydive using PM or email.

 

Do not post it here in the forums. Thanks.

[TCH-Rob]

You would be better asking at the osCommerce forums.

[SkydiveUK24]

Thanks Rob, but I have done that and received no replies. I am finding it very difficult to find programmers in this field, yet I have heard that it is not 'that' complex if you know what your doing.

[TCH-Rob]

Yeah, if only I knew what I was doing. I might be better for it. Wish I could be of better help.

 

:::waiting for the smarty pants::