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PARts DB Online v6.2.12.0 update release summary

Published February 4, 2021

Here is a list of new features and BAU (business as usual) PARts DB Online updates for v6.2.12.0, dated 20th November 2020 Details of these updates are available via the Alert feature on PARts DB Console, but here is a summary. New features: Introduced the PARts Advanced Management Module. This new, optional, module allows for the creation of complex data links between TecDoc Standards. This brings significant additional fitment mapping functionality, over and above regular product-vehicle links for linking to...

Upload and Update Products via the PARts API

Published October 21, 2020

We maintain an API that lets users perform many features available in PARts Console programmatically. This allows for better integration with external systems and provides more ways to manipulate your data. In summary, PARts customers can now both upload and update product data in PARts from an external source like your ERP or point-of-sale system creating a main “system of record” synchronisation solution linking your back office and PARts DB as your product management solution. So what’s new here? We...

PARts DB working with North American auto parts fitment data

Published November 16, 2020

PARts Australia recently finished developing a new web catalogue for Gates USA, one of the world’s largest aftermarket auto parts suppliers. Launched at the recent SEMA360 event, the virtual replacement for the renowned SEMA Show, this new website will replace the current Gates ‘Navigates’ site completing a consistent global theme using PARts technology. Some of the key differences in this new site from the comparable Gates AU and EU sites are: Significantly more vehicle categories available to the user. Application...

Copy Vehicle Fitments and Import/Export using Excel in PARts Console

Published October 15, 2020

We recently introduced a couple of time saving features in the v6.2.11.0 update to PARts Console, Users can now copy fitments between vehicles within the same brand. This saves time by eliminating the need to create identical fitments multiple times for different vehicles. All imports and exports now accept Excel files, as well as CSV, allowing you to select the file type that best suits your workflow. How does copying vehicle fitments work? In PARts Console, navigate to the Data...

PARts DB Online v6.2.11.0 update release summary

Published October 15, 2020

Here is a list of new features and BAU (business as usual) PARts DB Online updates for v6.2.11.0, dated 12th October 2020 Details of these updates are available via the Alert feature on PARts DB Console, but here is a summary. New features: Fitments within the same brand can now be copied from one vehicle to another. This time saving feature means that if you have multiple vehicles that all share one or more fitments, you no longer have to...

Speed up CED Product Linking with the New Graphical Interface

Published September 28, 2020

Introduced in the recent v6.2.7.0 update to PARts Console, the new CED Linked Products Graphical Interface (GUI) allows for users to visualise product links as well as add or remove them using a simple drag and drop interface. This feature is in addition to the current suite of Linked Products features available in the CED tab. What does it look like in PARts Console? In PARts Console, navigate to the Data > Linked Products tab and select a brand. Products...

PARts DB Online v6.2.9.0 update release summary

Published October 12, 2020

Here is a list of new features and BAU (business as usual) PARts DB Online updates for v6.2.9.0, dated 18th September 2020 Details of these updates are available via the Alert feature on PARts DB Console, but here is a summary. New features: Made changes to the new Product Import via API feature (introduced in v6.2.8) to improve performance and functionality. Added the ability to see which users are active or inactive within PARts Console. Additionally, Made changes to improve...

PARts DB Online v6.2.8.9 update release summary

Published September 23, 2020

Here is a list of new features and BAU (business as usual) PARts DB Online updates for v6.2.8.9, dated 1st September 2020 Details of these updates are available via the Alert feature on PARts DB Console but here is a summary. New features: Added the ability to bulk upload CED data via the Import/Export tab of PARts Console. This addition saves significant time and effort when CED data needs to be added for large numbers of products. Simply navigate to...

PARts DB Online v6.2.10.0 update release summary

Published October 9, 2020

Here is a list of new features and BAU (business as usual) PARts DB Online updates for v6.2.10.0, dated 2nd October 2020 Details of these updates are available via the Alert feature on PARts DB Console but here is a summary. New features: Added the TecDoc Axles Standard Service for NType or truck heavy vehicles. This allows users to create fitment links to axles, which may be common across several heavy duty vehicles. For many products this provides a more...

Welcome to some of the latest brand members – Australian Truck Parts, Fleetguard, FRAM, Powerdown and WABCO

Published September 23, 2020

PARts DB is pleased to extend a warm welcome to some of our newest PARts and TecDoc customers. Australian Truck Parts is part of the Bapcor Commercial Vehicle Group and a trusted partner to the truck, commercial and heavy automotive industry. They claim to take a simplistic approach to their business model and aim to supply competitively priced commercial parts to customers on time. And, with access to a greater range of premium quality brands and unbeatable service. Fleetguard is...