How to configure product export from BaseLinker to Automa.Net?

Jakub Lewicki

Last Update 6 months ago

Automating the transfer of stock levels is the key to efficient sales. With the following instructions, you will configure a dedicated export file in the BaseLinker system, allowing for instant integration of your offer with the Automa.Net platform.

Step 1: Starting the configuration in BaseLinker

  1. Log in to your BaseLinker panel.
  2. From the side menu, select Products, then Import/Export.
  3. Go to the Export tab and click the green + Add new export button.
  4. In the name field, enter a recognizable title, e.g., Automa.Net Export.

    Step 2: Setting up the file structure (Section [ROOT])

    • From the "Tags for this section" list (on the right side), find and click the [PRODUKT] tag.
    • It should appear in the text field. This is the absolute foundation, informing the system that the export concerns specific product items.

    Step 3: Data Mapping (Section [PRODUKT])

    This is the most important stage. The file must contain exactly 19 columns in a strictly defined order.
    Key formatting rules:
    1. Fixed order: You must maintain the sequence of the 19 columns. If you do not have data for one of them, leave empty quotes: "".
    2. Quotes and separator: Every tag or value must be in double quotes " ", and fields must be separated by a comma ,, e.g., "[product_name]","[product_producent_name]","[qty]",
    3. Price and Weight: These require adding the unit after a colon, e.g., "[price]:EUR" or "[weight]:kg".
    4. Static values: If you want every field to have the same value (and you don't have it in BaseLinker), enter it directly in quotes, e.g., "New Factory Sealed".
    5. Custom tags: If your data (e.g., brand or status) is saved under different tags than the defaults, use the correct tag (e.g., [parameter=Brand] or [parameter=Availability]).
    6. New line character: After filling in all columns, at the very end of the code, you must press the Enter key to move the cursor to a new line.
    List of columns (maintain this order):
    1. Part_Number (MPN)* - (Required: default "[product_name]" or your tag)
    2. Brand* - (Required: default "[product_manufacturer_name]" or your tag)
    3. QTY* - (Required: default "[qty]")
    4. Description - "[description]"
    5. Price (Net, without TAX/ VAT) - "[price]:EUR" (remember the currency!)
    6. Category - "[product_category_name]"
    7. Alternative_part_number - (if available, insert tag; if not: "")
    8. Product_condition - (e.g., "New Factory Sealed" or tag [parameter=Condition])
    9. Weight - "[weight]:kg" (remember the unit!)
    10. Webshop_URL - (if available, insert tag; if not: "")
    11. Datasheet_URL - (if available, insert tag; if not: "")
    12. Image_URL - "[photo_1]"
    13. Ships In (in business days) - (enter static value e.g., "1" or a tag)
    14. Warranty (Months) - (enter static value e.g., "12" or a tag)
    15. Custom_1 - ""
    16. Custom_2 - ""
    17. SKU - "[product_sku]"
    18. GTIN / UPC / EAN - "[product_ean]"
    19. availability_status - (Statuses: in_stock, external, backorder or a tag e.g., [parameter=Availability])
    If you have any doubts, your tags are not mapping correctly, or the export is not working as it should - we are at your disposal: [email protected]
    Ready-to-use template for copying:
    Paste the code below into the [PRODUKT] section code field and adjust the tags to your database. 
    Remember to click ENTER at the very end!
    "[product_name]","[product_manufacturer_name]","[qty]","[description]","[price]:EUR","[product_category_name]","","[parameter=Condition]","[weight]:kg","","","[photo_1]","1:1","12","","","[product_sku]","[product_ean]","[parameter=Availability]"

    Step 4: Saving and Automation

    After completing the codes, click the Save button at the bottom of the page. You now have two ways to provide this data to Automa.Net:
    Option A: Export Link (Simplest)
    1. In the export list, next to the new template, click the third icon: "Create export link".
    2. In the pop-up window, click Save.
    3. Your unique link will appear at the very bottom of the list in the Recurring Exports section. Copy it and send it to us so we can connect it to the system.

    Option B: Automatic FTP Upload (Recommended for full automation)

    If you prefer the file to be automatically sent to our server:
    1. Go to the Recurring Exports section and click Add recurring export.
    2. Select the Export to FTP/SFTP option.
    3. Enter the server details (you can find these in the Automa.Net panel under My Inventory -> Upload):
      • Server address: ftp.automa.net:21
      • Login: Your username
      • Password: Your password
    4. Select the days and times for the upload and click Save.

    Done! Your offer will now be regularly updated on the Automa.Net platform. 


    If you have any doubts, your tags are not mapping correctly, or the export is not working as it should - we are at your disposal: [email protected]

    Our team will help you configure the file so that your sales on Automa.Net run smoothly!
     
     
     

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