File Exchange download option question

[rfmtm]

When I select to download active listings with File Exchange it gives me two format options: Standard (default) and File Exchange (with a couple of sub options).  What's the difference between the two?

[shipscript]

The "Standard" format is designed for Selling Manager Pro and the columns are in that format. The File Exchange format headings are formatted for File Exchange. There is a small difference in some headings and in some data values. 

[rfmtm]

Is one more useful than the other?

Are both usable with Excel?

Also, what does the sub options in the File Exchange format actually do?

[Anonymous]

Hi @rfmtm,

Thanks for posting.

They can both be useful, it really just depends on what you're looking to do with the data. The Active > Standard file has a good amount of information on your Active listings, but it isn't designed for re-upload, and would require modifications to do so.

The File Exchange format files are completely ready to be uploaded as is. File Exchange > Revise price and quantity contains Titles, price, quantity, CustomLabel/SKU, and variation data (Relationship/RelationshipDetails). File Exchange > Active: Add unique identifiers is designed for users to add product identifiers (UPC/MPN/ISBN/ePID) to add eBay catalog information to listings.

Hope this helps!