How to export BigCommere metafields in bulk
In a practical scenario of migrating from sandbox store to production environment, or managing the same, It is often required to export metafields in bulk. We have created the CSV export tool to solve that problem. With our CSV export tool you can export all of bigcommerce metafields under one resource type in one click. Managing a CSV file is one of the easiest methods available out there. Even if you are a beginner, you can manage csv files using your favourite spreadsheet tools(like, MS excel, Openoffice Calc etc.) you can use the export tab of the app and start exporting the data in the CSV format.
Understanding the template
| Field Name | Type | Description | Example value |
|---|---|---|---|
| resource_id | number | The BigCommerce id of the resource (For example, product id) | 120 |
| id | number | The BigCommerce id of the metafield | 12 |
| key | string | The key of the metafield | Name |
| value | string | The value of the metafield | Ronaldo Cristiano |
| name | string | The name of the metafield to understand what it is | Employee Name |
| description | string | The description of the metafield to briefly tell what it is | field to store the Employee Name |
| namespace | string | The namespace of the metafield. Example - Multiple employee names can be in the same namespace | Employee |
| permission set | string | The permissions allowed on the metafield | - app_only Private to the app that owns the field - read Visible to other API consumers - write Open for reading and writing by other API consumers - read_and_sf_access Visible to other API consumers, including on storefront - write_and_sf_access Open for reading and writing by other API consumers, including on storefront |
Steps to Export the metafields in Bulk
- Step:1 Start by navigating to the Export tab within the Metafield tool.
- Step:2 Beyond the pre-selected required fields, choose any other fields you wish to include in your export.
- Step:3 To get the most current data, click the Export button.
- Step:4 After the export finishes, you can find the downloaded file in your designated downloads folder. Alternatively, click the Progress button to see the status of the process and download the CSV directly from the "view" option there.
Take a look at the UI design
