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Quick links
Troubleshooting import errors
CSVI VirtueMart HandBook
CSVI JoomFish Handbook
CSVI Cutter
Complete release overview
The use and non-use of ID fields
Which version?
| Joomla 1.5.x | |
| VirtueMart 1.1.x |
CSVI VM 1.9 CSVI VM 3.8.1 |
| VirtueMart 2.0 | Not Supported |
| Joomla 1.7.3 | |
| VirtueMart 2.0 | CSVI 4.0 |
Other users say...
Eva Snare said:We saved hours of manual work using CSV Improved to import a large product catalogue into Virtue Mart.
STAMATINA KAMMENOU said:
Best tool ever. Your programm has resolved many of my problems. Thanks for your help,keep up the good work.
David Wickstead said:
CSV improved is a must for anyone wanting to run a Virtuemart shop. It helps to easily manage and install products and updates. Good friendly support is always on hand.
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Welcome to CSV Improved
After another week of working hard to fix bugs and update the code a new beta is in the release cycle for CSVI 4.0, the import/export tool for Joomla, is ready. Many thanks to the users who have reported their issues in the forum and been working hard to turn CSVI 4.0 into a stable release.
What has been fixed?
- Fixed undefined warnings on import
- Fixed export of related products field
- Fixed media import from external URLs
- and many, many small fixes
What has been added?
- Added line counter to export routines
- Added example templates
How to install?
The installation is done via the Joomla installer.
Where do I get support?
Support is given in the usual places on the forum. The Help forum for free support and the Help (Registered users) for users with a subscription.
UPDATE: There is a bug in beta 4 that prevents the import from running. Update to beta 4.1 that contains the fixes.
Log in and get your copy of CSVI 4.0 beta 4.1 now from the download section.
Why?
The error message Settings not saved happens when the database tables are not correctly installed or not installed at all.
How to fix it?
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Go to http://xx/administrator/index.php?option=com_csvivirtuemart&view=install (replace xx with your domain name)
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Choose to do an upgrade
- When there are no errors, you can save your Settings
At the moment there is a lot happening in the worlds of both Joomla and ecommerce. Let us take a look at what is happening.
Joomla
At the beginning of this year we saw Joomla 1.6 being released and, according to schedule, 6 months later Joomla 1.7 has been released. Due to the differences between Joomla 1.5 and Joomla 1.6/1.7 many extension developers have chosen not to update their product to work on the Joomla 1.6/1.7 release. Both Joomla 1.6/1.7 will no longer be supported 6 months after their release date, this makes it difficult for extension developers to support these releases from the day of release. The story changes when we move on to Joomla 1.8, this release will be a long-term release and support will go on for 1,5 year approximately. Such a release makes it worthwhile for extension developers to support this release as they have a longer period in which no major changes are expected, this adds to the stability of both Joomla and the extensions.
Ecommerce
In the field of ecommerce there is also a lot happening. The major shopping carts are gearing up for new releases, VirtueMart is busy with developing their version 2 release, redSHOP is on-going with their development and many others are following. None of them are yet fully compatible with Joomla 1.6/1.7 but I do expect them to be ready for Joomla 1.8 as this is generally seen as the new Joomla 1.5. Although I do not expect the shopping carts to be ready on the day Joomla 1.8 is released, I do foresee they will come out soon after with a compatible release.
CSV Improved
What does this all mean for CSV Improved? It means that nothing is going to change for now. Joomla 1.5 is still going strong and still a good choice if you do not want or cannot wait till Joomla 1.8 is released and the shopping carts are ready for it.
CSVI VirtueMart 3 is the last release under the CSVI VirtueMart name. The name CSVI VirtueMart will be changed to CSVI for several reasons:
- The name is short and simple
- Improved support for more components will be added
- CSVI JoomFish will be integrated into CSVI
- CSVI SOBI will be integrated into CSVI
The new release will be called CSVI 4.0. This will also be the first release with improved support for components other than VirtueMart. Integration of new components will be added gradually as it takes time to add support per component. A release date for CSVI 4.0 is not set at this moment.
Support for Joomla 1.6/1.7 will not be added to CSVI 4.0. The plan is to adapt CSVI for Joomla 1.8 when this is released.
Support for VirtueMart 2 will be added to CSVI once the VirtueMart team has released a stable version to the general public. With the new CSVI 4 release it will be possible to support both VirtueMart 1.1.x and VirtueMart 2, this should be good news for everybody :)