• How To Format And Import Product Images

    This article will provide you with a step-by-step process on how to format and import product images for the DotActiv software. Formatting Product Images Please note that if you would like to update your current images with new images, you can follow the same steps unpacked in the process below….

  • How To Extract Product Images

    This article will provide you with a step-by-step process on how to extract product images from a selected planogram in the DotActiv software. When it comes to extracting product images from a planogram, we follow a step-by-step process. Create A Folder Firstly, create a folder on your desktop. This is…

  • How To Work With Market And Product Drills

    This article will help guide you to use Market and Product Drills within the DotActiv software. We also explain what a drill path is and how to create a new data drill. What Is A Drill Path A drill path is a tree diagram representation of your data. You can…

  • Searching Product Information And Images In The Product Library

    This article will explain how you can search and pull product information from the Product Library found in the DotActiv software. This article further explains how to download images from the Product Library. Understanding the Product Library and Information Storage The Product Library in DotActiv is a centralised collection of…

  • How To Manage Window Views

    This article will assist you to open multiple windows and view them simultaneously in DotActiv software. Finding The Windows Icon As seen below, you can find the Windows icon located under the ‘Data’ tab in the ‘Show’ section after opening DotActiv. Opening A New Window Click on the ‘Window’ icon…

  • Showing Images From A Datagrid In An Image Bar

    This article will provide you with a step-by-step process to show an image from a datagrid in an image bar within DotActiv software. DotActiv enables you to view your product images in your Data View. This is very handy when you want to see which product images you have and…

  • How To Navigate Your Product Display Structure

    This article will provide you with a clear step-by-step process to view your product display structure in DotActiv software. Sometimes you may want to view your lines in different ways to suit your needs. You can easily customise and switch between different views of your product display structure by simply…

  • Importing Data From A Database, CSV, And Planograms

    This article will explain how to transfer data to and from a database to a planogram, between a CSV and a planogram as well as between a CSV and a database using the DotActiv software. Database to Shelf Plan It is important to ensure that your product drill is set…

  • How To Import An XLS/CSV File To A Planogram

    This article will explain the steps you can take to import an XLS or CSV file to a planogram in the DotActiv software. When importing your XLS/CSV document you have the option of downloading a data template from the software to populate and import or you can upload an existing…

  • How To Get/Save An Excel Data Template

    This article will explain how you can create an Excel data template in the DotActiv software. This is extremely handy when requesting data as there will be no confusion regarding what information is needed. How To Create And Save An Excel Data Template 1. Open the DotActiv application, navigate to…