Content types

The following tables show the available content types in the system. These are used when data - such as documents, images or videos - are entered into the system.

The order of the types corresponds approximately to the frequency of the purpose of the application.

Document types

The following list shows all current types of documents.

Type
Code
Description
Campaign
promotion
Campaigns are time-limited documents with prices.
Catalog
catalog
The catalogue is an overview of the products of a provider. A catalog can contain prices, only prices, which may be common knowledge.
Price list
pricelist
The price list includes pricing information on products. This can be both discount prices and gross list prices. A distinction is held on the level of trade.
Spare parts
spareparts
Spare parts documents are special catalogs which contain primarily spare parts. Spare parts price lists have to be classified as price list.
Brochure
flyer
A prospectus provides information about a portion of the range. A brochure can contain prices, only prices, which may be common knowledge.
Manual
manual
Manuals provide further information on the use of products. This fall also operating instructions and assembly instructions.
Data sheet
datasheet
Data sheets include technical details about products. This it can be individual data sheets (per product), or also to collections of data sheets (multiple products). This includes: safety data sheets, certificates of work.
Certificate
certificate
Certificates are documents that documents approved properties of one or more products. These include among others: approvals, seal, standards.
Factory certificate
factory_certificate
The certificate in which the manufacturer confirms that the products supplied meet the agreements with the order, including the results of the test based on non-specific audit.
Safety data sheet
material_safety_data_sheet
Safety data sheets (also: material safety data sheets) consisting mainly of security tips for dealing with hazardous substances. Safety data sheets must be made in transport provider, importers and manufacturers of hazardous materials available.
Instruction
instruction
Instructions include operating and service manuals.
Technical information
technical_information
A technical information describes the technical and physical attributes and the scope of application of products and systems. It also contains instructions for a safe and professional planning, treatment and installation.
Declaration of performance
declaration_of_performance
With the declaration of performance the manufacturer accepts the responsibility for the conformity of the construction product with the declared performance in relation to its essential characteristics according to the Construction Products Regulation (BauPVO).
Presentation
presentation
Contains a presentation or slide set to a product or theme.
Other
other
Use this type for all documents for which no other type appears appropriate.

Image types

The following list shows all current types of images.

Type
Code
Description
Product image
COLORED_IMAGE
Product image (black & white)
BW_IMAGE
Ambient picture
MILIEU_IMAGE
Product family view
PRODUCT_FAMILY_IMAGE
Dimensioned drawing
MEASURED_DRAWING
Exploded drawing
EXPLODED_DRAWING
Line drawing
DRAWING
Detailed view
DETAILED_IMAGE
Logo
LOGO
Pictogram/Icon
ICON
Energy icon
ERP_ICON
Seal of approval
SEAL_OF_APPROVAL
Variant group image
VARIANT_GROUP_IMAGE
Variant model image
VARIANT_MODEL_IMAGE
Placeholder image
PLACEHOLDER_IMAGE
Energy label
ENERGY_LABEL
Datasheet cover image
DATASHEET_COVER

File types

The following list shows all current types of files.

Type
Code
Description
Product datasheet for energy label
ERP_DATASHEET
Safety data sheet
MSDS
Product data sheet
ITEM_DATASHEET
Technical data sheet
TECHNICAL_DATASHEET
Wiring diagram
WIRING_DIAGRAM
Circuit diagram
CIRCUIT_DIAGRAM
Technical drawing
TECHNICAL_DRAWING
Declaration of performance
DOP
Declaration RoHS
ROHS
Declaration of Conformity
COC
Declaration of conformity CE
DOC
Warranty statement
WARRANTY
REACH
REACH
WEEE
WEEE
Approval
APPROVAL
Product brochure
SINGLE_ITEM_BROCHURE
Brochure
BROCHURE
Luminaire data
LUMINAIRE_DATA
Light cone diagram
LIGHT_CONE_DIAGRAM
Light distribution curve
LIGHT_DISTRIBUTION_CURVE
Product picture top view
CAD_TOP_VIEW
Product picture front view
CAD_FRONT_VIEW
Product picture side view
CAD_SIDE_VIEW
3D object
3D
Building Information Model
BIM
Installation manual
INSTALLATION_MANUAL
Planning instructions
PLANNING
User manual
USER_MANUAL
Maintenance manual
MAINTENANCE_MANUAL
Maintenance instructions
MAINTENANCE_INSTRUCTION
Manual
OTHER_MANUAL
Spare parts list
SPARE_PARTS_LIST
Training slides
TRAINING_SLIDES
IE (Motor efficiency)
MOTOR_EFFICIENCY
ECO Label
ECO_LABEL
UBA
UBA_LIST
Approval for drinking water
ACS
Approval for Exclassification
EXPLOSION_PROTECTION
Other approval/certificate
CERTIFICATE
Certificate of sustainability
CERTIFICATE_SUSTAINABILITY
WELL-Label
WELL_LABEL
Fire protection
FIRE_PROTECTION
Corrosion protection
CORROSION_PROTECTION
Company protection
VDS_APPROVAL
Noise protection verification
NOISE_PROTECTION_VERIFICATION
Test report lithium batteries
TEST_REPORT_LITHIUM_BATTERY
EPD - environmental product declaration
ENVIRONMENTAL_PRODUCT_DECLARATION
environmental code of practice (ECOP)
ENVIRONMENTAL_CODE_OF_PRACTICE
German sustainable building quality seal
SUSTAINABLE_BUILDING_QUALITY_SEAL
Contract form
CONTRACT_FORM
Other
OTHER

Video types

The following list shows all current types of videos.

Type
Code
Description
Product video
product
Shows the referenced product. This is the standard type for video.
Application video
usage
Shows an application of the referenced product.
Training video
training
Explains how to handle or use one or more products.
Image video
image
Presents the company, a brand or a specialist area.
Installation video
installation
Demonstrates the installation or assembly of a product.
WebTV
webtv
A journalistic contribution with industry information.
Q&A video
qa
Further training, information or an answer to a specific question.

Long text types

The following list shows all current types of long texts.

Type
Code
Description
Short description
SHORT_DESCRIPTION
Contains a short and concise description of the product, which should ideally consist of one line or sentence.
Product Description (HTML)
DESCRIPTION
Contains a detailed description of the product which uses HTML tags for formatting. Use type ‘Product Description’ if you don't use HTML but want to keep line breaks.
Product Description
DESCRIPTION_PLAIN
Contains a detailed description of the product. Line breaks in the text are kept, but HTML tags must not be used. If you want to employ HTML formatting, use type ‘Product Description (HTML)’.
Long text
LONG_TEXT
Contains a detailed description that may extend over multiple lines or paragraphs. Line breaks in the text are kept, but HTML tags must not be used. If you want to employ HTML formatting, use type ‘Product Description (HTML)’.
Unique selling propositions
USP
Lists important features and selling points of the product. Each point should be listed in a separate line.
Included in delivery
INCLUDED_IN_DELIVERY
Describes the scope of delivery of the product. Individual points or contents should be listed in separate lines.
Description of the variant group
VARIANT_GROUP_DESCRIPTION
Contains a general short text that can be used to describe the variant group. Example: T-shirt made of cotton. Note that this text can be delivered per product, but it is better to create an explicit variant group.
Model of the variant
VARIANT_MODEL_DESCRIPTION
Contains a short description of the variant within its group. Example: Gr. L, green
Usage advice
USAGE_ADVICE
Contains important information on the correct use of the product.
Keywords
KEYWORDS
Contains synonyms or alternative names for a product to enable optimal search behavior.
Manufacturer tender text
MANUFACTURER_TENDER_TEXT
Contains a detailed tender text that may include the name or direct references to the manufacturer.
Unspecific tender text
UNSPECIFIC_TENDER_TEXT
Contains a detailed tender text that does not include the name or direct references to the manufacturer.
Manufacturer tender short text
MANUFACTURER_TENDER_SHORT_TEXT
Unspecific tender short text
UNSPECIFIC_TENDER_SHORT_TEXT
Short text 1 (40 characters)
SHORT_TEXT_1_40
This short text is intended for legacy systems limited to 40 characters. A further 40 characters can be entered with 'Short text 2 (40 characters)'.
Short text 2 (40 characters)
SHORT_TEXT_2_40
This is the second line of text that can be specified as a supplement to 'Short text 1 (40 characters)'. Please note that if short text 1 and short text 2 are linked, they are separated by a space.
Short text (30)
SHORT_TEXT_30
This short text is intended for legacy systems limited to 30 characters. This text is used, for example, in FAB-DIS exports.
Short text (70)
SHORT_TEXT_70
This is a short article description limited to 70 characters, intended for older data formats. For instance, it is used in the Dutch 2BA format. The text must be unique.
Short text (80)
SHORT_TEXT_80
This short text is intended for legacy systems limited to 80 characters. This text is used in older BMDG files, for example.
Short text (150)
SHORT_TEXT_150
This short text is intended for legacy systems limited to 150 characters. This text is used in BMDG files, for example.
Dimension text
DIMENSION_TEXT
Contains details about product variations. This information is DQR specific.
Marketing text
MARKETING_TEXT
Contains a marketing text for the article.
Tender text
TENDER_TEXT
Full HTML formatted product description
FULL_HTML_DESCRIPTION
Contains a comprehensive description of the product, which can be formatted with HTML tags over multiple lines. This takes precedence over the 'Product Description' text.
Product's Function
FUNCTION
Indicates by a generic term the original nature of the product in the mind of customers.

Gallery types

The following list shows all current types of galleries.

Type
Code
Description
Product world
product_world
Shows a product on one or more images.
Ambiance
ambience
Shows one or more products in a scenario.
Showroom
showroom
Contains one or more images of a showroom.
Event
event
Contains pictures and impressions of a customer event.
Trade fair
tradefair
Shows pictures of the measuring stand or impressions of a trade fair.
Explosion drawing
explosion_view
A diagram, picture, schematic or technical drawing of an object, that shows the relationship or order of assembly of various parts.
Campaign
campaign
A campaign booklet or similar advertisement stuff.