Adding new product data records can be done in any or all of the following ways:
1. Automated batch ingest of data feeds (e.g. JSON, XML, etc.) from client systems of record to auto-generate product data and related records (samples, shots, etc.) based on client-defined business rules
2. Manual ingest of files (e.g. spreadsheets, CSV) by a client user via the Data Ingest feature, to product data and related records (samples, shots, etc.) based on client-defined business rules
3. Manual creation of record(s) in ShotFlow by a client user in the Product Parents or Children table, which creates product data records but requires separate manual creation and linking of related records (samples, shots, etc.)
4. Automated record creation via API calls utilizing the ShotFlow Public API.
Adding new product data records manually:
1. From the Product Parents or Product Children table, you can add new products in two ways, either via the [+New Product Child] or [+New Product Parent] button.
2. Before adding new product data records, you should always search for the product(s) first by using the [Search] box to be sure there aren’t already records in the system
3. If the search determines that the product(s) don't exist, add them manually.
4. Click on a field to add data, and enter all the data you have for each product
5. Click [Create Product Parent] or [Create Product Child] to create the record
NOTE: This process creates Product Data records, but the user must then manually create any related Sample, Shot, or other types of records for the added product(s)