Updating Pattern Names in gosadi

When managing your online library, ensuring accurate data transfer is crucial. In this support article, we're breaking down how gosadi SMARTS! handles the Pattern Name field during an Etsy import. This guide will provide you with clear insights into how SMARTS! ensures your data remains precise and reliable, making your inventory management smoother and more efficient.

Distinction Between Pattern Level and Selling Channel Level Changes

Before we jump into how SMARTS! works, it's important to understand the distinction between pattern level updates and Selling Channel level updates.

pattern level updates

At the pattern level, gosadi’s SMARTS! technology is responsible for ensuring that your pattern details are accurately reflected in the core Pattern Details of your library and across all Selling Channels.

selling channel level changes

In contrast, Selling Channel level changes refer to how your patterns are displayed on connected platforms, such as Etsy. Each pattern in gosadi includes a dedicated tab for each connected Selling Channel, allowing for specific control over how your products appear on these external shops.

Understanding gosadi SMARTS!

At the heart of gosadi's efficiency is SMARTS!, our sophisticated AI powered tool designed to facilitate seamless data imports from Etsy. Unlike a direct one-to-one data transfer, which is not supported in Etsy, SMARTS! intelligently navigates through your pattern details on Etsy, ensuring your pattern details are accurately reflected in gosadi. This system not only streamlines the import process but also maintains the integrity of your product information, adapting to the unique format of Etsy's data fields.

Populating the Pattern Name Field

In gosadi, the Pattern Name field is crucial for effective inventory management to quickly and easily identify items in your library. During an Etsy import, gosadi's SMARTS! plays a pivotal role in populating this field. It begins by examining the name of the Etsy file(s) imported. SMARTS! then searches for a corresponding match in two key places within Etsy's data: the title field or the product description. If a match is found in either of these locations, SMARTS! validates this match and populates the Pattern Name field in gosadi accordingly. This meticulous process ensures that the names of your patterns are accurately transferred and consistently represented across your gosadi inventory.

However, if SMARTS! cannot find a matching name, the Pattern Name field in gosadi is left blank. 

In such instances, gosadi provides a fallback mechanism by displaying the Etsy Title under the Etsy Selling Channel tab within your pattern in the Product Library view. This serves as a reference point for you to manually update the Pattern Name in the Pattern Details section.

Etsy Title Not Populated in Pattern Details:

Etsy Title Populated in Selling Channel:

In the case that your Pattern Name matches an existing pattern in your library, gosadi SMARTS! Will add the phrase “On Etsy” to the end of the Pattern Name to identify that you have more than one of the same pattern and this is the one on Etsy. This is a case where you want to Merge,

Updating Pattern Names in gosadi

When the Pattern Name field in gosadi isn't automatically populated from an Etsy import, you have the flexibility to either assign a new name to your pattern or match it to the Etsy listing.

option 1: assigning a new name

If you choose to give your pattern a new, unique name that differs from the Etsy listing:

Enter the new name in the Pattern Name field in the Pattern Details section and be sure to save your changes

You must also make sure that you are using a new name, and there is no pattern with that name in your library. Gosadi prevents multiple patterns with the same name, as aligned with our best practices.

option 2: matching to the etsy listing

To match the Pattern Name with what appears on Etsy:

  1. Use the Etsy Selling Channel Tab for reference.

  2. Manually update the Pattern Name in the Pattern Details section to match the Etsy title.

  3. Save & Continue

Final Thoughts

Managing your inventory effectively in gosadi, especially when importing from Etsy, revolves significantly around the accurate population and maintenance of the Pattern Name field. gosadi's SMARTS! technology plays a critical role in automating this process, ensuring that your patterns are accurately named and consistent with their Etsy listings. However, in instances where SMARTS! cannot make a match, the flexibility to manually update or assign new names to your patterns becomes essential.

Importing Pattern Files From Etsy

Maintaining an organized shop and ensuring your customers have access to the latest versions of your patterns is essential to your success as a designer, and gosadi is taking pattern management on Etsy to the next level! In this article we'll walk through the process of adding and syncing PDFs through gosadi for a seamless and efficient Etsy experience.

Understanding How Etsy Files are Managed on gosadi


You may notice that when viewing your pattern PDF in gosadi, it shows “File located on Etsy”, rather than the PDF itself. This is due to how Etsy manages files upon import.

When you import your patterns to gosadi from Etsy, the original PDF file remains in Etsy. Therefore, any updates or changes you make to the pattern within gosadi are independent of the original Etsy file. Your Etsy shop will continue to reference the original PDF until you sync a new file through gosadi. You can add any updates you want to the pattern and new pdfs through gosadi and the original file will remain on Etsy until you sync a new file through gosadi. 

Updating and Adding New PDFs

A benefit of gosadi is that it allows you to add updates and upload new PDFs to your patterns directly within the platform. You don't need to worry about manually managing files on Etsy. To manage your Etsy PDFs on gosadi:

  1. Navigate to the Product Library and select the pattern you want to update

  2. Click on the Files tab and upload or remove files

  3. Be sure to Click Save & Continue

Etsy Selling Channel Tab

When you add a PDF to an Etsy pattern in gosadi, you'll notice an option on the Etsy Selling Channel tab that allows you to decide whether or not to include that pattern in your Etsy Sync.

Here's what you need to know:

  • Any pattern included in the Etsy Selling Channel tab will be automatically included in your sync.

  • Only the files associated with the patterns on the Etsy Selling Channel tab will be synced with your Etsy shop.

Final Thoughts

Understanding how files are managed upon import and how to add, update, and sync PDFs  from gosadi to Etsy will help you maintain an organized shop, while also streamlining your file management process. 


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Refreshing Etsy Listings

In order for gosadi to operate within Etsy's ecosystem, adherence to Etsy's API commercial requirements is essential. These requirements are designed to maintain the integrity of Etsy's data, safeguard user privacy, and foster a fair relationship between gosadi and Etsy. In this blog post, we'll emphasize the importance of regularly refreshing your data on gosadi and provide a comprehensive guide on how to do so.

Refreshing Your Etsy Shop Data on gosadi

Every 6 hours that your products remain unedited, they are considered "stale" in accordance with Etsy API terms, prompting the need for a refresh. We've made this process incredibly easy for you so you can effortlessly keep your product information up to date.

If the last sync is more than 6 hours ago, a message at the top of the Product Library screen will prompt you to refresh your Etsy data. Click the Refresh button to initiate a refresh and re-import from Etsy.

Why Is a Refresh Needed

Whether you've made edits to your products or not, numerous variables within Etsy's ecosystem might render your pattern details stale or outdated. Here's why a refresh is essential:

Data Accuracy

Etsy's inventory and shop data undergo frequent changes due to factors like sales, updates, and new listings and other behind the scenes activities. Refreshing your data ensures that the information on gosadi accurately reflects the current state of your Etsy shop.

Compliance

As part of our commitment to complying with Etsy's API commercial requirements, we must maintain up-to-date data for your shop. This commitment ensures a consistent and reliable experience for both gosadi and Etsy users.

System Efficiency

Regular data refreshes enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of our system, ensuring a seamless experience for all gosadi users.

I've Made No Changes, Why Is My Data Considered Stale

Per Etsy API terms, your data is always considered "stale" after 6 hours and requires a refresh. This practice guarantees that you work with the most current and accurate information. Factors that can affect your shop's data include:

Other Sellers

Changes in other shops might indirectly impact how your shop data is presented.

Listing Updates

Updates to listings similar to yours can influence your shop's visibility or relevance.

By prompting you to refresh your data, we ensure that you’re maintaining the latest information in gosadi, while keeping our platform compliant with Etsy's requirements.

Where did all my Etsy listings go

To remain compliant with Etsy API policies, gosadi will “hide” your Etsy patterns until you fresh your data.

Final Thoughts

Regularly refreshing your Etsy shop data on gosadi is more than a requirement; it's a crucial step to stay informed and maintain accuracy. Our 1-click Refresh solution takes a proactive approach to adhering to Etsy's guidelines.

To explore all the features and benefits that gosadi has to offer, visit our website today!