September 2017 Tech Bulletin |
The DataSource Technical Bulletin is updated monthly, conveying relevant technical information and announcements pertaining to the operation of DataSource. Unless mentioned otherwise, announcements are valid and effective as of the date of the message. Archives of the DataSource Technical Bulletin are available online on the CNET Content Solutions Customer Extranet in the Customer Service section (login required). Highlights: - PDM Audit Project
- PDM Scope Expansion
- PDM Categories Deactivation
- New Version of ACC
- New Version of ECCN
- New Version of ContentConnector
- Attributes Modification
- Attributes Deactivation Feed
- Quick Links
Thank You, The DataSource Team |
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Our PDM Audit is intended to improve the format of the specifications and attribute structure. Most of the categories are being revisited, starting with the most popular ones. There are potential concerns with this project we need to make our customers aware of: - The project entails massive redistributions of SKUs.
- Some searchable attributes will be deactivated.
- The format of specifications will be changed significantly. The specifications will not just be improved, but they will look different.
Categories finished in August: Categories currently in progress or planned for September: |
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A new category has been created: DIY Electronics (5H).
The category covers single-board computers (Raspberry Pi and similar), DIY electronic kits, and components designed to be used in custom DIY projects based on Raspberry Pi or similar systems. |
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PDM Categories Deactivation |
Starting October 2nd, the following 5 categories will be deactivated and replaced with the category System Service & Support (AK). - Input Service & Support (DK)
- Output Service & Support (EK)
- Storage Service & Support (CK)
- Network Service & Support (FK)
- Service & Support (MJ)
Starting October 2nd, the following 2 categories will be deactivated and replaced with the category System & Power Cables (AH). - Input Cables (DI)
- Output Cables (EH)
The deactivated categories will no longer be used for SKU production.
The categories System Service & Support (AK) and System & Power Cables (AH) will be used to produce the same type of products that were previously produced in the deactivated categories accordingly. |
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New version of ACC (ACC 17.8) was released on August 23, 2017. The current (ACC 17.5) and the future (ACC 17.8) category tree structures and migration map are available as separate file, tabs "ACC 17.8", "ACC 17.5", "Migration Map" respectively. |
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New version of ECCN (ECCN 17.8) was released on August 28, 2017. The previous version was upgraded to support extended ECCN codes (5-digit ECCN codes with additional suffixes). |
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New Version of ContentConnector |
The new ContentConnector version was released on September 5, 2017. It includes various updates such as new mode which replaces full and increment modes, auto-removal of the archived .zip files, UTF8 for SQL Server, etc. The new link and the detailed updates information is available on the Extranet in the Documentation section at https://extranet.cnetcontentsolutions.com/help-center.aspx?q=/extranet/?p=2397. |
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List of performed modifications of all attributes due to its length is separated into an Excel spreadsheet - Addendum. The spreadsheet contains both performed and planned modifications on sheets "Performed modification" and "Planned modifications" correspondingly. A few of the attributes to be modified: |
| Operation | Remove Searchable & Deactivate | Remove Searchable & Deactivate | Remove Searchable & Deactivate | | Cat ID | AD | AE | AF | | Category | Processor Upgrades | Motherboards | System Cabinets | | Attr ID | A00603 | A00603 | A00603 | | Attribute | Header/Compatibility | Header/Compatibility | Header/Compatibility | | Searchable | NO | NO | NO | | Date | 11-Oct-17 | 11-Oct-17 | 11-Oct-17 | |
* - status of the attribute after the modification ** - to remove status “searchable” from an attribute (replacement attribute list is available in Addendum). *** - to deactivate an attribute from a category, the attribute is no longer used for capturing information |
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Attributes Deactivation Feed |
The following links are feeds which include all searchable attributes, both active and deactivated. This will allow DataSource customers to see what attributes have changed, and to check if these changes have been properly reflected within their databases. This feed is available in two different file formats: Excel and tab-delimited text. The feed can be downloaded using the following links: |
| NOTE: The feed does not include searchable attributes which were deactivated prior to January 1, 2010. |
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Our Extranet site includes resources to help with Technical Questions and new product offerings. Login is required to access. Please contact your Customer Support Team to get set up. |
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