Module works with PrestaShop version 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, and Php version from 5.6. You must have an AliExpress application, which is created in AliExpress console. This application provides credentials (appKey + appSecret) help to make communication between the module and AliExpress. It’s a long process so be patient. You also need help of local operator […]
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Tools
Modules > AliExpress > Configure > Tools You need to import the categories and category attributes on this Tools tab before configuring the Models tab. Click Import button to begin importing, and you can see the loading progress and the result after importing. Importing progress And this is the result Do the same for the […]
Limitations of support and warranty
Limitations of support Is out of liability the setting related to the quantitative of the store (products quantity, images, categories …) Are excluded the versions updates of the Prestashop store Are excluded the modification of server, host or PHP version Modifications to the module lead to revocation of the support It will not be offered […]
Mapping Creation
Modules > AliExpress > Configure > Mappings You have product attributes that do not match the attributes expected by AliExpress, you then need to replace a value by another, mappings are used for this. Mappings are also applicable in the same way, for the features. There are two sections, one Attribute section and a Data […]
Scheduled tasks
Modules > AliExpress > Scheduled tasks For each platform, there is a list of scheduled tasks, also called “cron”, allowing for example to automatically update your catalog on AliExpress. We recommand you to use the PrestaShop Cronjobs module : https://github.com/PrestaShop/cronjobs The module will automatically configure the PrestaShop crontab so you won’t have to do anything. […]
Filters
Modules > AliExpress > Configure > Filters You can perform a selective export of your catalog from the Filters tab, different filters are available, brand, supplier. You will move from right to left manufacturers or suppliers that you want to filter. Thus the products available in the column on your left, marked by a red […]
Order Statuses
Modules > AliExpress > Configure > Orders Once the orders have been imported and when the order is shipped, it will be necessary to update the status to notify AliExpress the shipment and tracking number. The module notifies AliExpress, AliExpress notifies the client. Check your configuration: You have previously configured your orders statuses: Check your […]
Install the Module
The installation procedure on the Prestashop site is described here: http://addons.prestashop.com/en/content/21-how-to This documentation is old but corresponds perfectly to the current reality, all cases are precisely described and that’s why we decided not to re-write. If the automatic installation process performed from the back office is not working, follow also the instructions in this documentation, […]
Parameters
Modules > AliExpress > Configure > Parameters Image type For a better quality of announcement, indicate the largest image you have in the “Preferences > Images”.
Reports
Catalog > AliExpress > Reports In this tab you will see the history of sent files, you can download the XML file and display the report. The report allows you to view the result of the integration of your file by AliExpress. Sometimes there are integration errors that have not been anticipated by the module, […]