Products
Learn about the Products job in HotWax Commerce.
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Learn about the Products job in HotWax Commerce.
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Job Name: Import New Products
Job Enum ID: JOB\_IMP\_PROD\_NEW
Description
The Import New Products job is designed to import new products from eCommerce or Product Information Management systems. This job is crucial for keeping your product catalog updated with the latest additions and ensuring accurate representation on your platform.
Recommended Frequency
The job frequency is set to run every 15 minutes by default. You may adjust this frequency based on the frequency of new product additions and the desired update interval for your product catalog.
Custom Parameters
Parameter
Type
Description
Default Value
Example Value
shopifyConfigId
String
Specifies the configuration ID for Shopify, if applicable.
null
SHOP_CONFIG_001
limit
Integer
Sets a limit on the number of products to import per job run.
100
50
frequency
Integer
Defines the default duration for syncing products if there is no Last Sync Time.
15 minutes
10 minutes
bufferTime
Integer
Specifies the buffer time (in minutes) for scheduling job downloads.
Not specified
5
scheduleNow
Boolean
When set to true, forces the system to pick the file out of sequence for immediate processing.
false
true
Job Name: Import Product Updates
Job Enum ID: JOB\_IMP\_PROD\_UPD
Description
The Import Product Updates job is designed to update existing products from eCommerce or Product Information Management (PIM) systems. This job ensures that your product information stays current and reflects any changes made in the source system.
Recommended Frequency
The job frequency is set to run every 15 minutes by default. Adjust the frequency based on the update frequency of your product data in the eCommerce or PIM system.
Custom Parameters
Parameter
Type
Description
Default Value
Example Value
shopifyConfigId
String
Specifies the configuration ID for Shopify, if applicable.
null
SHOP_CONFIG_001
limit
Integer
Sets a limit on the number of products to import per job run.
100
50
frequency
Integer
Defines the default duration for syncing products if there is no Last Sync Time.
15 minutes
10 minutes
bufferTime
Integer
Specifies the buffer time (in minutes) for scheduling job downloads.
Not specified
5
scheduleNow
Boolean
When set to true, forces the system to pick the file out of sequence for immediate processing.
false
true
Webhooks can be subscribed to from the category pages within the Job Manager app for specific categories.
Automated messages sent from eCommerce (Shopify) to OMS whenever an event occurs. They contain data about the event and are received in OMS, allowing real time communication between eCommerce and OMS.
Subscribe to Shopify eCommerce Webhooks from OMS for:
Job Name: Import kit components
Job Enum ID: IMP\_KIT\_METAFIELD
Description
The Import Kit Product Components job is specifically designed to import components of kit products from an external system. This job ensures that kit product components are accurately reflected in the Order Management System (OMS).
Recommended Frequency
The frequency of running this job depends on the frequency of updates or changes to kit product components. It is recommended to run this job as needed based on changes in the external system.
Custom Parameters
Parameter
Type
Description
Default Value
Example Value
shopifyConfigId
String
Specifies the configuration ID for Shopify.
null
SHOPIFY_CONFIG_001
configId
String
Specifies the configuration ID for importing kit product components.
BULK_IMP_VARIANTS_MF
KIT_COMP_IMPORT_CONFIG
productVariantsQuery
String
Specifies the query to identify kit products.
product_type: Kit
category: Bundle
namespaces
String
Specifies the namespaces for kit product components.
bundles_app
kit_components
Job Name: Import Promo Code
Job Enum ID: JOB\_IMP\_PRMO\_CODE
Description
The Import Promo Code job is designed to import promotional codes into the system. This job is essential for managing and updating promotional offers on your platform.
Recommended Frequency
The frequency for running this job depends on the frequency of updates to your promotional codes. Adjust the frequency accordingly to ensure timely and accurate updates.
Custom Parameters
Parameter
Type
Description
Default Value
Example Value
propertyResource
String
Specifies the property resource for the FTP configuration.
FTP_CONFIG
SFTP_CONFIG_001
configId
String
Specifies the configuration ID for importing promo codes.
IMP_PRMO_CODE
PROMO_CONFIG_001
fileNameRegex
String
Specifies the regular expression for matching file names during synchronization.
*.csv
*.csv
groupBy
String
Specifies the grouping parameter for multi-threading, such as location_id.
Not specified
location_id
additionalParameters
Optional
Specifies additional parameters for customization.
Not specified
{ "param1": "value1", "param2": "value2" }
remoteFilename
Optional
Specifies the remote filename for the job.
Not specified
sample_file.txt
scheduleNow
Optional
Specifies whether to schedule the job for immediate processing.
false
true
Job Name: Product Identification
Job Enum ID: JOB\_PROD\_IDENT
Description
The Product Identification job, identified by Job ID JOB_PROD_IDENT, is designed to create or update GoodIdentification records for products. This job is crucial for maintaining accurate identification and synchronization of product information across systems.
Recommended Frequency
The frequency for running this job depends on the frequency of updates to product identifications. Adjust the frequency accordingly to ensure timely and accurate updates.
Custom Parameters
Parameter
Type
Description
Default Value
Example Value
propertyResource
String
Specifies the property resource for the FTP configuration.
FTP_CONFIG
SFTP_CONFIG_001
configId
String
Specifies the configuration ID for importing product identifications.
IMP_PROD_IDENT
PROD_IDENT_CONFIG_001
additionalParameters.idType
String
Specifies the type of identification used (e.g., SHOPIFY_PROD_ID).
Not specified
SHOPIFY_PROD_ID
additionalParameters.goodIdentificationTypeId
String
Specifies the type of GoodIdentification (e.g., NETSUITE_PRODUCT_ID).
Not specified
NETSUITE_PRODUCT_ID
groupBy
String
Specifies the grouping parameter for multi-threading, such as location_id.
Not specified
location_id
remoteFilename
Optional
Specifies the remote filename for the job.
Not specified
sample_file.txt
groupBy
String
Specifies the grouping parameter for multi-threading, such as location_id.
Not specified
location_id
Job Name: Activate products on Shopify
Job Enum ID: JOB_ACT_PROD_SHPFY
Description
The Activate Products on Shopify job synchronizes activated products, such as gift cards, from HotWax Commerce to Shopify. Gift cards, as stored-value products, must be activated to ensure customers can redeem them upon receipt. This job ensures that once gift cards are activated in HotWax Commerce, the activation codes are automatically synced to Shopify, making them immediately redeemable for customers.
Custom Parameters
Parameter
Type
Description
Default Value
facilityids
Optional
Identifies the configuration for Order Item Attribute records.
Not specified
productId
Optional
Specifies the property resource for configuration.
Not specified
idType
Optional
Specifies the remote filename for processing.
Not specified
iDValue
Optional
Specifies a grouping parameter for the job.
Not specified
limit
Optional
Additional parameters for job customization.
Not specified
Job Name: Associate products with sub catalog
Job Enum ID: JOB\_UPD\_PROD\_ASSOC
Description
The job identified by Job ID JOB_UPD_PROD_ASSOC is specifically crafted to link products within a child product catalog (typically a non-master catalog) with those in the master product catalog in OMS. This process is vital for ensuring accurate product associations across multiple Shopify stores utilizing the same product catalog, thereby enhancing consistency in the system.
Recommended Frequency
The recommended frequency for running this job is every 60 minutes. Adjust the frequency based on the frequency of updates or changes to product associations.
Custom Parameters
Parameter
Type
Description
Default Value
Example Value
configId
String
Specifies the configuration ID for updating product associations.
IMP_SHPFY_SHOP_PROD
ASSOC_PROD_CONFIG_001
frequency
Integer
Specifies the frequency (in minutes) for running the job.
60
30
limit
Optional
Sets a limit on the order import job, restricting the number of orders fetched from eCommerce.
Not specified
100
bufferTime
Optional
Ensures orders are not imported until they have aged past a desired duration, accommodating post-processing workflows in eCommerce platforms.
Not specified
30 minutes
scheduleNow
Optional
When importing files into the OMS, force the system to pick the file out of sequence for immediate processing. Enabled by default when importing files from FTP, but can be disabled during high-volume syncs for system stability.
Enabled
false
Job Name: Remove Promo Code
Job Enum ID: JOB\_RMV\_PRMO\_CODE
Description
The Remove Promo Code job, identified by Job ID JOB_RMV_PRMO_CODE, is designed to remove promotional codes from the system. This job is crucial for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date list of active promotional offers on your platform.
Recommended Frequency
The frequency for running this job depends on the removal frequency of your promotional codes. Adjust the frequency accordingly to ensure timely and accurate removals.
Custom Parameters
Parameter
Type
Description
Default Value
Example Value
propertyResource
String
Specifies the property resource for the FTP configuration.
FTP_CONFIG
SFTP_CONFIG_001
configId
String
Specifies the configuration ID for removing promo codes.
IMP_RMV_PRMO_CODE
PROMO_CONFIG_002
fileNameRegex
String
Specifies the regular expression for matching file names during synchronization.
*.csv
*.csv
groupBy
String
Specifies the grouping parameter for multi-threading, such as location_id.
Not specified
location_id
additionalParameters
Optional
Specifies additional parameters for customization.
Not specified
{ "param1": "value1", "param2": "value2" }
remoteFilename
Optional
Specifies the remote filename for the job.
Not specified
sample_file.txt
scheduleNow
Optional
Specifies whether to schedule the job for immediate processing.
false
true