Overwrite Manager

Requirements

The app utilizes three attributes per overwrite, forming what we refer to as an overwrite policy. In the example below, you’ll find a single policy that outlines the connection between attributes:

{

  "overwrite_1": {

    "overwrite_attribute": "overwrite_attribute",

    "source_attribute": "source_attribute",

    "target_attribute": "target_attribute"

  }

}

!WARNING!
You need to decorate and specify these attributes yourself.

The Source Attribute

This attribute, marked as the source, is the one used to import ERP data.

The Target Attribute

This attribute, marked as the target, is employed for your export channels.

The source and target attributes must be of the same [attribute] type.

The Overwrite Toggle Attribute (Y/N)

This attribute serves as the toggle to determine whether you want to overwrite the target attribute. By default, if not toggled, it copies the source to the target if the source is changed. If toggled, the target remains unchanged.

How to use

We have to create 1 Overwrite Policy. For 1 policy you need at least 3 attributes

• We have to define at least one source attribute. This attribute is generally an ERP value that you wish to overwrite.

• We have 2 attributes to set up in Akeneo PIM:

  • the overwrite Boolean Y/N Attribute

  • the target attribute, similar type as your source

Step Guide

Assuming your Connection is active, working, coming from a Connected App.

• Click on tasks.

Create a task, an overwrite task and give it a proper name.

• Click on edit.