Has anyone coded a page to add or update e-commerce stock records? 
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Ideally I need the website admin page to have a section enabling the user to add/update stock records. I do not want to rely on the site designer to do this task.
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There is probably a way to export the product data as a CSV file and edit it with Excel (or similar programs) to make changes to production availability and then import the CSV file back into WebSiteX5.
I can't judge whether the detour via exporting and importing the CSV file is easier because I have no experience with editing CSV files.
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How to import/export Products in the Shopping Cart
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Parameter: Availability Type
When a catalog is exported to a .TXT or .CSV file, this parameter is taken from the Product Settings> Availability window.
If you are creating a .TXT or.CSV file, please consider the parameter may take on the following values:
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>> https://guide.websitex5.com/en/support/solutions/articles/44000673044
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I am currently working on a similar solution for my own e-commerce.
In my case, the idea is to connect the website with an external ERP system, so that stock availability can be managed outside WebSite X5 and then reflected on the website.
It is possible, but I would not call it a simple task. A proper implementation requires custom development and careful attention to security, data synchronization and reliability.
For larger or more structured e-commerce projects, I think an ERP-based workflow is a more professional direction.