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Version: 1.0.0

Bulk Add Products and Variants

The Bulk Add Products and Variants action in ARShades Studio allows you to import multiple products and their variants into a catalogue at once. This method is designed for efficiency when working with large product sets, avoiding the need to add items one by one.

This is the fastest way to populate a catalogue when you already have a structured list of SKUs. 

What This Action Does​

By using the bulk add option, you can:

  • Upload a CSV or XLSX file containing SKU codes, EANs, or UPCs.
  • Automatically match your codes with available assets in the ARShades 3D Assets Library.
  • Add multiple products and variants in a single operation.

How to Bulk Add Products and Variants​

1. Open the Bulk Add Tool​

  1. Go to the My Catalogues section.
  2. Open the catalogue where you want to add products.
  3. In the Asset List view, click Bulk Add 3D Assets.

2. Prepare Your File​

  • The file must be in CSV or XLSX format.
  • Each row must contain at least one of the following identifiers: SKU, EAN, or UPC.
  • Maximum: 250 rows per file. Files with more than 250 rows will be rejected.

Example format:

SKU,EAN,UPC
SKU123,1234567890123,012345678905
SKU124,1234567890124,012345678906
SKU125,1234567890125,012345678907

3. Upload and Process​

  1. Drag and drop your file into the upload area or click to browse.
  2. Click Process File.
  3. The system validates the file and processes each row. A progress bar shows the status.

4. Review Summary​

After processing, you will see a summary:

  • Available: Items correctly matched with the ARShades Library.
  • Error: Items with invalid or unrecognised codes.
  • Other: Items that could not be processed for different reasons (e.g., duplicates).

You can expand each section to review details of SKUs, EANs, and UPCs.

5. Select and Add​

  1. Select the Subscription and Catalogue where the products will be added.
  2. Products marked as Available are pre-selected by default.
  3. Click Add to Catalogue.

6. Confirm Addition​

  • A confirmation modal appears summarising the number of products and SKUs that will be added.
  • Once confirmed, the system adds the items to the catalogue.
  • A final success message appears: “Products Added Successfully”.

Result​

  • All selected products and variants appear in the catalogue’s Asset List.
  • Each SKU added counts towards your subscription tier limits.
  • Imported items can be rearranged, paused, or deleted like any other catalogue asset.

Best Practice​

  • Always use the official example file provided in ARShades Studio as a template.
  • Limit each upload to 250 rows to ensure processing is successful.
  • Carefully review errors in the summary and correct your CSV/XLSX file if needed before retrying.
  • Use bulk add when importing large seasonal collections or migrating from an external product database.