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Using Bulk Upload to Add Multiple Auction Items

You can upload and create multiple auction items using the bulk upload feature. The bulk upload feature requires that you set up an XML file that contains data for the auction items you want to create. You will also need to revise and activate the eAuction XML Bulk Upload workflow.

Several fields receive a default value in the absence of an explicit value in the XML file. This should allow reuse of files with minimal data updates.

Table 4 describes the field names and default values for creating auctions using bulk upload.

These fields correspond with the fields used in the Create Auction process, with the following exceptions:

Table 4. Field Names and Default Values for Bulk Upload
Field Name
Required?
Default Value
AuctionFileName
No
 
Description
Yes
 
AuctionFileExt
No
 
ItemName
Yes
 
Description
No
 
ItemLocation
Yes
 
ItemFeatures
No
 
ItemWarranty
No
 
ItemCondition
No
 
IsFeaturedOffer
No
N
AuctionTypeCode
Yes
English
CurrencyCode
No
System
StartingPrice
Yes
System
ReservePrice
No
 
BidIncrement
Yes
1
Quantity
Yes
1
SealedFlag
No
System
MinimumBidQuantity
Yes
1
AuctionPreviewDate
No
(current date and time)
AuctionStartDate
Yes
(current date and time)
AuctionEndDate
Yes
(7 days from current date)
AutoCloseFlag
Yes
Y
DynamicCloseCheckInterval
No
 
DynamicCloseExtensionPeriod
No
 
DynamicCloseStopDate
No
 
ShippingTerms
Yes
 
ShippingInternationalFlag
No
 
ShippingandHandlingAmount
Yes
 
PurchaseTerms
Yes
 


 Siebel eAuction Guide 
 Published: 18 April 2003