Introduction

This article explains how to set up and use autogenerated item numbers in TRAEDE. By configuring templates, you can let TRAEDE generate unique item numbers for products instead of entering them manually. This ensures consistency and saves time, especially when working with large product catalogs or Excel imports.

Video guide

Set up a item number template

1. Navigate to Settings.

2. Scroll down to Product data.

3. Create a number template.

   • A template is made up of elements that build your item number.

   • Examples of elements:

     • Number series: simple sequential numbering (1000, 1001, 1002).

     • Fixed input: add a fixed prefix, e.g., MASTER-1000.

     • Category: include product category codes in the item number.

     • Subbrand or collection: add subbrand/collection codes if defined.

Example setups

• Simple series:
  Number series starting at 1000 → 1000, 1001, 1002.

• Brand prefix + series:
  Fixed input = "MASTER-" + Number series starting at 1000 → MASTER-1000, MASTER-1001.

• Category + series:
  Category code + Number series → M-AJ-1050 (where AJ is the code for "Accessories Jewelry").

  • To use this, add item number codes to categories via the Categories page.

• Subbrand optional:
  Subbrand code + Number series → A-1000.

  • Add item number codes to subbrands under Subbrands.

Using autogenerated numbers with Excel import

1. When preparing an Excel import, enter auto under the item number column to let TRAEDE generate numbers.

2. If importing multiple variants for one product, add a grouping number to keep variants together.

   • Example:

     • auto_1 for all variants of product A.

     • auto_2 for all variants of product B.

   • Without grouping numbers, TRAEDE may merge variants incorrectly.

Use autogenerated item numbers

1. Go to Products and start creating a new product.

2. In the product creation window, you will see a checkbox to autogenerate item numbers.

   • If activated, TRAEDE will generate the item number based on your template.

   • If deactivated, you can manually enter an item number.