1. MAC access and permissions for Spaceman users
1.1 Do I need a user to access MAC?
Yes, you need a user.
Internal users:
a. Can use SSO login. By default only 'reader'-rights are granted (no permissions to upload, to copy, to edit).
To extend permissions please get in contact with the MAC Support Team (mac@sourcingsupport.de).
b. Can use 'user name - password' login.
Please get in contact with the MAC Support Team (mac@sourcingsupport.de) to receive a password and proper user rights.
External users:
The contact person from METRO Cash & Carry should get in contact with the MAC Support Team (mac@sourcingsupport.de) and request access for the external user.
Learn more!
1.2 Which roles do I need to manage content in MAC?
It depends on the actions that a user needs to perform, please see details below.
1.3 What are the functionalities behind each role?
- Content Reader: can only observe/read, download content.
- Content Editor: can observe/read content, download, upload, edit, send content for approval.
- Content Manager: can observe/read, download, upload, edit, copy, approve assets or deny approval.
2. I have images of products saved locally in my PC. How can I upload these images in ‘Planogram Images’ folder in MAC?
Upload of Planogram Images
MAC Upload Assistant could be a good solution.
A user should select: 'Product Assets' button → then on the next screen: 'Product Asset Type' - 'Planogram Image'.
Learn more!
https://metroassetcenter.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/15000034180-mac-upload-assistant-user-guide-for-mac-2-0-
3. I do not have images for all products in my planogram and I would like to retrieve images from MAC
3.1 How can I search for images in MAC?
If you need to search 1-by-1:
You can do it in 'Product Asset Space'. Here you can apply filters, e.g. you can apply: country (one/many), asset type (Planogram Image and/or Product Image) etc.
Learn more!
https://metroassetcenter.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/15000009670-how-to-find-product-assets-images-videos-documents-
If you need batch search:
To search for Product Images you can use batch search functionality.
Learn more!
https://metroassetcenter.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/15000035702-batch-search-for-product-assets-search-by-list-
If you wish to batch search Planogram Images, please get in contact with the MAC Support Team (mac@sourcingsupport.de).
3.1.1 How can I search for images from my own country in MAC?
Covered in item 3.1 above.
3.1.2 How can I search for images from a different country (Product ID is different in each country) in MAC?
You can use available filters in 'Product Assets Space', use international article number for a search (GTIN), or use free text search via Search Bar.
Learn more!
https://metroassetcenter.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/15000009681-which-options-do-i-have-for-browsing-or-searching-for-assets-
3.2 How can I make these images available in the Spaceman assets?
3.2.1 How can I make a small amount of images available (< 50 images)?
Option 1:
Copy images 1-by-1, for this you need to enter asset name in MAC naming convention and as well you should have Content Manager permissions.
Learn more!
https://metroassetcenter.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/15000035034-product-assets-types-and-naming-conventions
Important: for some countries, product assets will be approved automatically. For other, the Content Manager should approve assets. Only after approval assets will be published, i.e. available in Spaceman.
Option 2:
Download images and upload them via MAC Upload Assistant (covered in item 2 above).
3.2.2 How can I make a big amount of images available (> 50 images)?
It might be an option with downloading and uploading via MAC Upload Assistant (covered in item 3.2.1 above) or by getting in contact with MAC Support Team (mac@sourcingsupport.de).
Please note that in case the MAC Support Team will do it, processing of the ticket can take several business days.
4. If a country has any request regarding MAC, how to proceed?
Please get in contact with the MAC Support Team (mac@sourcingsupport.de). Such kind of requests (e.g. feature requests) will be processed in accordance with the MAC Team priorities and discussed with the MAC Product Owner.