[PAID] Google Merchant Static Feed

[Martin]

Just to note an issue that could be tripping up one or two folks...

When the GM module errors out with:

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Unable to get information for last successful product export

... this was caused by a problem that didn't generate at least one product listing. This resulted in a tmp file sitting in the system unable to continue as well as non-removable.

I have resolved this with version 1.4.5 but a manual method is to simply go to the /cache folder and delete the ??_froogle-export.xml.tml file that's causing the problems and, provided the error condition has been fixed, you'll be able to continue.

[kurt]

To help reduce the confusion factor I've done a VidCap of the backend and how to use it..

It's not pretty, nor is the audio as my normal mic has gone walkabout but it does the job... Hopefully it'll explain things a bit better than just a manual.

http://www.snailsolutions.co.uk/_casts/ ... quick.html

The video was helpful. Thanks. I found this page useful for finding categories http://www.google.com/support/merchants ... wer=160081

[pplageman]

Martin, in your recent release of the "fix", you noted that this will allow backend configuration through the ISC control panel of the Froogle feeds. After installing the latest updates, I see no changes in my control panel as to what you were referencing.
I followed your instructions to the "T" but still do not see it.

Once again I am a newbie, but an old newbie, so maybe I missed something???

[Martin]

Martin, in your recent release of the "fix", you noted that this will allow backend configuration through the ISC control panel of the Froogle feeds. After installing the latest updates, I see no changes in my control panel as to what you were referencing.
I followed your instructions to the "T" but still do not see it.

Once again I am a newbie, but an old newbie, so maybe I missed something???

Have you checked the new Screencast I did?
http://www.snailsolutions.co.uk/_casts/ ... quick.html

[Martin]

Before anyone asks..

• No, I haven't played with the latest 6.1.7 release
• No, I don't know if it's better, worse, etc...
• No, I don't know if it supports variations properly..
• ... etc ...

I would be interested in anyone being able to screencast the latest stuff and show us what it is actually capable of...

... but yes, I am surprised they actually pulled their finger out and actually released an update...

[Brandeline]

... but yes, I am surprised they actually pulled their finger out and actually released an update...

Maybe Mitch needs a new car for Christmas and is hoping for some contract renewals to pay or it??

[Martin]

Maybe Mitch needs a new car for Christmas and is hoping for some contract renewals to pay or it??

Given the number of bugs that have already been touted in 6.1.7 by myshop on that forum, I'd say there's a number of reasons to perhaps not go that route.

With Interspires history on releases even I'd be hesitant to upgrade for a feature that well... I'm already doing with a couple of exceptions for considerably less hassle.. and erm... well, mine is supported

[jonsam]

hi i am running 6.0.14 and the top version of isc

i did every thing in the install.txt

and when i goto http://www.[mysite].com/froogle.php i get the white screen i leave it for a few mins and refresh i done this about 10 time

then i go to http://www.[mysite].com/cache/GB_froogle-export.xml and there is nothing there

when i debug i get this (the google cat selector is very good by the way)

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====================
GB feed starting
====================
Cache Directory has CHMOD permissions: 0777
Cache directory is readable
Cache directory is writeable
Testing Feed/File: /var/www/vhosts/[mysite]/httpdocs/cache/GB_froogle-export.xml
SUCCESS: Feed targeted in Cache directory
Feed file exists
Feed file readable
Feed file writeable
Testing Feed/File: /var/www/vhosts/[mysite]/httpdocs/cache/GB_froogle-export.xml.tmp
SUCCESS: Feed targeted in Cache directory
Feed file does not exist (First run?)
Testing Feed/File: /var/www/vhosts/[mysite]/httpdocs/cache/GB_froogle-export.xml.old
SUCCESS: Feed targeted in Cache directory
Feed file exists
Feed file readable
Feed file writeable
Feedpath: /var/www/vhosts/[mysite]/httpdocs/cache/GB_froogle-export.xml
file: Feedpath exits
found: Feedpath is complete
Feedpath: /var/www/vhosts/[mysite]/httpdocs/cache/GB_froogle-export.xml.tmp
file: Feedpath doesn't exist
found: Feedpath is incomplete

Public Feed Complete (or non-existant)? : Yes
Temp/Building Feed ready for regeneration? : Yes

Original GB feed file still within minimum age. Not regenerating yet

[Martin]

I'm toast at the moment thanks to a sickly son but if you could PM some site details and a temp admin login for your ISC I can take a peek.

Does sound a bit odd though as it seems to indicate it's completing successfully...

EDIT: Check that... I did a little googling based on your orders email and found your site
*lurks around in the underworld*

Checked the feed location and there is a feed file there so I then tried running the feed generation again and it worked but did not export a single product which makes me think that the most likely problem is one of the following:

• Products do not have a UPC field
  ...OR...
• Products do not have an MPN custom field (or SKU field with Add-On setting "Use Product Stock Codes (SKU) as MPN")

Note: Brand information automatically defaults to your store name if you haven't displayed it or it's not available

It would still be useful to have temporary admin access to be able to verify the above information though as it's possible something else is not quite right.. FTP info to be able to add some additional debug code into the module files to check for other issues might be necessary at some point but as a start point I hope the above is useful.

Cheers,

[pplageman]

Martin, in your recent release of the "fix", you noted that this will allow backend configuration through the ISC control panel of the Froogle feeds. After installing the latest updates, I see no changes in my control panel as to what you were referencing.
I followed your instructions to the "T" but still do not see it.

Once again I am a newbie, but an old newbie, so maybe I missed something???

Have you checked the new Screencast I did?
http://www.snailsolutions.co.uk/_casts/ ... quick.html

Sorry, but after viewing the video you made, I do not see a Google Merchant add-on box after clicking on the view add-ons, in my ISC. I installed everything you gave me, but to no avail. What do you think is up?