Updating Pattern Names in gosadi

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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.

Markdown: Get Your Listing layout the way you want

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Markdown: Get Your Listing layout the way you want

Looking to enhance the appearance of your web content? Here's the good news, you don't have to be a web designer, coder, have deep technical knowledge or even know CSS/HTML to enhance your product pages on your gosadi DLP. We’ve got you covered!

Along with the ability to select your preferred theme and customize DLP themes in the future, we've integrated Markdown. Now, you can effortlessly add stylized text to your content, bringing your web pages to life with a touch of elegance and flair. Let's explore how Markdown can enhance your web content's appeal.

What is Markdown

Markdown is a simple, user-friendly way to format text on the web. It's been making styling text easy for nearly 20 years. Think of it as a personal assistant for your web content: you tell it how to style your text, and it does the rest. If you've ever used an asterisk (*) to italicize words in a message, you've used something similar to Markdown!

How Markdown works on gosadi

on your dlp

gosadi fully supports Markdown on patterns posted on your DLP. This means you can use Markdown to style and format your product descriptions, making them more visually appealing to your customers.

Markdown on Selling Channels


While gosadi DLP fully supports Markdown, it's essential to note that other selling channels may have varying text editing capabilities. Here's a quick overview:

ravelry

Markdown has been integrated with gosadi, keeping in mind its popularity on platforms like Ravelry. For those familiar with Markdown from Ravelry, this means a seamless experience on gosadi. Your product listings will maintain a consistent, professional appearance across both platforms.

etsy

On the other hand, some selling channels, including Etsy, have limitations on stylized text. When using gosadi for Etsy listings, you'll find that Markdown formatting options aren't available in the Selling Channel tab. This is due to Etsy's restrictions on text styling, so it's something to keep in mind when managing content across different platforms.

However, if these platforms ever decide to adopt Markdown or allow stylized text in the future, updating your content on gosadi will be a breeze. We are fully prepared to implement Markdown on any Selling Channel!

gosadi Markdown Editor Views

The gosadi Markdown editor currently defaults to the editor view, which means you will see the markup by default. However, you can easily switch between views:

editor view

By default, you'll see the Markdown markup in the editor.

preview view

Click on "Preview" to see a prettified version of your text.

 Important: This is the version that your customers will see, so always preview.

both editor and preview

Additionally, you can choose to see both the editor and preview versions of your text side by side, which can assist you in editing effectively.

How to Apply Markdown

Applying Markdown styles in gosadi is easy and user-friendly. Follow these steps to format your text:

  1. Highlight Text: Begin by selecting the text you want to format with Markdown. Simply click and drag your cursor to highlight the text.

  2. Click on a Markdown Icon: After highlighting the text, a Markdown icon toolbar will appear. Click on the specific Markdown style you want to add, such as bold, italic, underline, bullet list, or numbered list.

    For example, to make text bold, hover over the text, and click on the bold (B) icon in the Markdown toolbar.

  3. Preview Your Changes: After applying the Markdown style, you can click on the "Preview" button to see how your text will look with the applied style.

  4. Edit as Needed: If you want to make further changes or adjustments to your formatted text, simply click back on the text in the editor and reapply the Markdown style or edit the existing Markdown.

Adding Hyperlinks

Adding hyperlinks in Markdown involves a few more steps. Here's how to do it:

  1. Highlight Text: Highlight the text you want to turn into a hyperlink.

  2. Click on the Link Icon: Click on the link (chain link) icon.

  3. Review Link Text: The text that will be linked to the URL will now appear between brackets followed by parenthesis. 

  4. Enter URL: Enter or paste the full URL into the parenthesis you want the text to link to.

  5. Preview Your Link: To ensure your hyperlink works correctly, click on the "Preview" button to see the formatted link. You can also click on it in the preview to verify that it opens the intended web page.

  6. Edit or Remove Link: To edit or remove the hyperlink, update the URL 

Final Thoughts & Additional Resources

Markdown simplifies creating beautiful web content for everyone, technical or not. Don't worry if it's new to you; practice makes perfect! For more in-depth learning, check out this beginners guide to learn the basics or explore Markdown in more detail here. Happy styling!

Guide to Merging Patterns in gosadi

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The great thing about gosadi is that it allows you to manage your online offerings from a central hub. No more jumping from one Selling Channel to the next, and this saves you time. But we also go a step further by not just giving you a pattern catalog hub, but also a way to manage patterns in your library in a single spot even though they are available on multiple channels. 

As a designer, you might often face the challenge of managing duplicate patterns when you import your designs from various selling channels into gosadi's Product Library. This support article will guide you through the process of merging these duplicates, ensuring your Product Library is organized and up-to-date.

Step 1: Identifying Duplicates

Initial Onboarding

When you first connect multiple Selling Channels (like Ravelry and Etsy) to gosadi, it's common to encounter duplicate patterns in your Product Library.

Initiating the Merge

  1. Navigate to the Product Library

  2. You will notice that gosadi detects duplicates and adds the extension (on Etsy, on Ravelry, etc) to let you quickly know you have that pattern in more than one location as well as identify which location that listing is for.

  3. Click on "Initiate Merge". gosadi will start processing your patterns to identify matches.

  4. Note: this may take a few minutes as gosadi SMARTS!™ runs.

Step 2: Accessing the Merge/Link Center

Finding the Merge/Link Center

After the processing, a new option labeled "MERGE / LINK CENTER" will appear under the Product Library section.

Understanding the Merge Screen

The Merge/Link Center is divided into two sections:

Top Section: Displays patterns matched with high probability.

Bottom Section: Shows patterns with lower probability matches.

Step 3: Selecting Patterns to Merge

Choosing Patterns That Match

Check the boxes next to the patterns you identify as the same but on different Selling Channels.

Initiating Merge

  1. Click on the "Merge" button to proceed.

Step 4: Resolving Conflicts Between Selling Channels

Review Conflicts

The next screen will present all the conflicts that exist between the different Selling Channels.

Making Selections

Carefully select the values that should remain post-merging. Remember, some fields like Gauge and Needle Size allow you to select multiple values and which is primary.

Selecting Primary Values

If you select multiple values for a field, you'll also need to designate a primary value.The primary value determines the display order, with the primary listed first.

Merging Your Descriptive Text

You have the option to select which of your stylized text you want to appear across your Selling Channels. If you select a Selling Channel text (in this case, Etsy or Ravelry) then THAT text will populate across the product level to all Selling Channels for that product.

Selecting Do Not Merge on Descriptive Text

When selecting a Descriptive Text value you have the option to “Do not merge”. This will allow each Selling Channel to maintain its pattern description. If you have a DLP gosadi SMARTS! will generate the description on your gosadi DLP tab.

Step 5: Previewing and Finalizing the Merge

This is your opportunity to tidy up your product listing and make final edits. It is the same as Housekeeping, but for the merged product. Make any final changes and tweaks to make sure your product listing is how you want it to look across all your connected Selling Channels.

Previewing the Merged Product & Performing Housekeeping

Click on "PREVIEW MERGED PRODUCT" to review the details of your merged patterns.

Reviewing Details

  1. Review Merged pattern: Take a moment to review each tab and verify the details. 

  2. Update details on each screen as you move through to finalize your listing

  3. Remove Duplicates: In the 'Files' and 'Gallery' tabs, you'll find duplicates because gosadi combines files and photos from both original patterns for completeness. We recommend removing any duplicates.

  4. Update Selling Channels: After removing duplicates, you may need to update one of the 'Selling Channels' tabs. This step is necessary because deleting duplicates might have removed files/photos linked to your Selling Channel. Re-add the final version of the pattern to ensure it syncs to your store.

Step 6: Confirming the Merge

Final Step

  1. Once you’re satisfied with the preview, navigate to "Merge Actions" and select "Confirm merge and create merged product."

  2. You will be asked to Confirm Merge & Sync.

    The reason you must sync when you confirm your merge is to ensure that all details are consistent and fully updated across your Selling Channels for that product.

Your patterns will be merged, and they will no longer appear as separate patterns in your Product Library.

You will also notice, on the new merged product, in your library that all Selling Channels appear for that product.

Final Thoughts

Merging patterns in gosadi is a straightforward process that ensures your Product Library remains organized and efficient. By following these steps, you can easily manage your designs and focus on your creative work. 

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

Importing Pattern Files From Etsy

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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. 


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

Housekeeping for Etsy Listings

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Are you ready to optimize your Etsy shop and streamline your pattern management process? In this post, we’ll walk you through the Housekeeping process for your patterns on Etsy while using gosadi. We'll explore the various fields in Etsy and how they relate to product information tabs in gosadi. Whether you're new to gosadi or looking to enhance your pattern management skills, this article has got you covered.

Getting Started With gosadi

If you are new to gosadi, we recommend checking out the following articles to get started:

Connecting and Importing from Selling Channels

Introduction to Housekeeping

Understanding Your Etsy Pattern Details in gosadi

While gosadi SMARTS!™ simplifies the process of importing your pattern details from Etsy, it is not a one to one matching system. This means that we’ll catch a lot of your pattern details from Etsy and bring them into gosadi, but because Etsy uses data differently than other Selling Channels such as Ravelry, you will have a wee bit of Housekeeping to do for your patterns.

Patterns from Multiple Channels

If you have imported patterns from various Selling Channels, like Ravelry and Etsy, and they share the same name, gosadi SMARTS!™ automatically adds "on Etsy" to the pattern imported from Etsy. This helps you distinguish between the two, making it easier to update and manage them through gosadi. You can also merge them into a single product with the magic of gosadi SMARTS!™, but more on that in a future post.

Etsy Files and Updates

You may notice that your pattern displays as "On Etsy" rather than as a PDF within gosadi. This is due to how Etsy manages files upon import. The good news is that you can add any updates you want to your pattern and upload new PDFs directly through gosadi. Your original file will remain on Etsy until you sync a new file through gosadi. There's no need for immediate action here unless you have files to update. When you eventually merge patterns, you'll see how gosadi seamlessly ties your files together across all platforms.

Optimizing Your Etsy SEO Tags

In addition to simplifying pattern management, gosadi SMARTS!™ offers a head start on optimizing your Etsy Selling Channels tab. It provides suggested words and phrases for Etsy SEO (or EtsyO as we call it) tags, making it easier to improve the discoverability of your patterns on Etsy.

Final Thoughts

Managing your patterns on Etsy with gosadi can greatly enhance your efficiency as a designer and seller. While there may be some Housekeeping tasks involved, the benefits of centralized pattern management and SEO optimization are well worth the effort. Whether you're a seasoned seller or just starting out, gosadi is here to simplify your Etsy experience. Happy pattern Management!


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