Import Setup (Catalog, Prices, Stock)
BlueStar delivers its assortment as three separate CSV files, which the connector transfers into the Hub supplier data via the central merchantCENTRAL import pipeline. The setup lives on the Hub's Supplier Card — one section per import.
Opening the Page
- Hub Supplier List → supplier BLUESTAR → sections Catalog / Price / Stock Import
- Alternatively via the error navigation of a failed import
The Three Imports
| Import | Content | Format |
|---|---|---|
| BLUESTAR-CATALOG | Item master data incl. MSRP, manufacturer, customs tariff number | CSV, semicolon, 22 fields |
| BLUESTAR-PRICE | Your net purchase prices | CSV, semicolon, 3 fields |
| BLUESTAR-STOCK | Stock levels and incoming quantities | CSV, semicolon, 3 fields |
The files are provided by BlueStar and are typically retrieved via Azure Blob Storage. The catalog import is the source of the assortment; the price and stock imports only update their respective values.
Stale data
Each import type treats missing records differently: the catalog import removes items that are no longer in the file; the stock import sets stock levels that are no longer delivered to zero; the price import leaves existing prices untouched.
Fields per Import Section
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Active | Arms the import definition. Inactive imports are skipped by "Execute Import". |
| Source Type | OAuth2 Blob (central merchantCENTRAL blob configuration, recommended) or Azure Blob (with Function Key). |
| Source URL | The blob URL of the respective file. |
| Authentication | Depending on the source type, a click opens the central OAuth2 blob setup or the secured Function Key input. |
| Status | Summarized state: Inactive / Not configured / Last import failed / "%1 records imported on %2" / Ready. |
Central OAuth2 blob configuration
The OAuth2 blob credentials are shared by all connectors and maintained in the central merchantCENTRAL setup. Changes affect all supplier imports.
Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Test Connection | Checks whether the source is reachable and the file is delivered. |
| Import from File | Manual import via file upload — useful for tests or one-off runs without a blob connection. |
The regular import runs via the Dashboard ("Execute Import" or the three individual actions) or on a schedule via the Hub scheduling.
Flow and Safeguards
- Duplicate protection: Lines with a duplicate item number or duplicate manufacturer part number are discarded and logged — so a change of item numbers never lets "the cheapest offer win by accident".
- Manufacturer filter: The Hub manufacturer selection controls which brands are imported at all.
- Import funnel: Every run logs read / imported / not selected / invalid / without offer — visible in the dashboard monitor and the Hub Import Log.