This option allows you to import a tab-delimited file that updates product attributes using barcode.

The import options are:

  • SOH (stock on hand)
  • Retail Price
  • Cost Price (unit cost) - only use this option after speaking to Minfos Support


Before using the Import Product Attribute By Barcode utility:


After using the Import Product Attributes By Barcode utility:


Run the Import Product Attributes By Barcode utility:

Once you have prepared and saved the tab-delimited file.

Sample File

  • Barcode, Product Name, Retail and SOH

From the Minfos Launch Pad:

1. Click the Special menu and select Utilities.

The Utilities module is displayed.

2. Click the Special menu and select B. Import Product Attributes By Barcode.

The Import Product Attributes By Barcode window is displayed.3. Click Browse.

The Open window is displayed.

4. Navigate to the location of the saved tab-delimited file and click Open.

5. From the Import Fields section, highlight the attribute and click Add. Ensure the order in the File Format section matches the order in the txt file.

  • If an attribute is incorrectly added, or added in the incorrectly order:
  1. Highlight the attribute in the File Format section and click Remove to delete it.
  2. Highlight the attribute in the File Format section and click Up or Down to change the order.
Note: Each attribute can only be added once, however, the Ignore option can be selected multiple times.

For the Sample File shown above we have selected Barcode, Ignore (for the product description), Retail Price and SOH.6. Click OK to start the import.

The Processing window showing the progress of the import is displayed.Once the import has finished the Import Complete window with the import results is displayed.7. Click OK to close.

8. Now run the appropriate reports e.g. 

Product Audit Report:Prices Changes report/print shelf labels:Not Counted Since Stocktake Sheet: