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January 2020 Tech Bulletin
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The DataSource Technical Bulletin is updated monthly, conveying relevant technical information and announcements pertaining to the operation of DataSource.
Archives of Technical Bulletins are available online on the DataSource Extranet in the Customer Service section (login required).
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New version of ACC (ACC 20.2) will be released on February 12th.
The current (ACC 19.8) and the future (ACC 20.2) category tree structures and migration map are available as a separate file, tabs "ACC 19.8", "ACC 20.2", "Migration Map" respectively.
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Product Data Model has been expanded in the following segment:
Electrical - Sockets & Switches (5S)
The category is intended for wiring accessories, such as:
- switches (light, BUS light, ventilation, heating, etc.)
- socket outlets (power, audio & video, FM\TV, USB-outlets, etc.)
- dimmers
- modular frames & accessories (wall plates, covers, faceplates, etc.)
- electric boxes (junction, surface mounted, etc.)
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Our PDM Audit is intended to improve the format of the specifications and attribute structure. 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 December:
Categories currently in progress or planned for January:
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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.
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Attributes Deactivation Feed
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The following links are feeds which include all searchable attributes, both active and deactivated. This will enable 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.
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