Akeneo Category Image and Description

With the help of Akeneo Category Image and Description module, you can extend as well as enrich your Akeneo category entity.

So now instead of just adding a name and translations in a category, you will be able to upload an image and add a text description also.

You can select the different language for the description. Akeneo Category Image and Description module will also work with CSV connector by using Akeneo API which will basically allow you to import/export/update rich category information easily.

Basic Requirements:

• This module works with Akeneo 2.0.x, 2.1.x, 2.2.x, 2.3.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 3.2.x, 4.0.x and 5.0.x Download Akeneo from here
• This module is compatible with the Akeneo community and Enterprise(Flexibility) edition.
• If you want to use this extension on Akeneo EE Serenity mode, please contact us.
• For the Akeneo installation, your Akeneo server should meet these system requirements.

• Works with all types of categories at any levels – main category, sub-category
• Export categories data with image as well as description fields in Akeneo CSV Connector
• Import categories data with image as well as description fields in Akeneo CSV Connector
• Update and add image and description for existing category tree
• Rich text editor enabled for the Description field.
• Supports various image file extensions such as – jpg, jpeg, png, gif
• This module is compatible with latest Akeneo version 5.0.x
• The source code is fully open for customization
• Export and import description fields in multilanguage.
• Image and Description module will also work with CSV connector and using Akeneo API.

Please follow the steps below for installing Akeneo Category Image and Description module after that:

1 – Once you have downloaded the module zip file, extract it. Then, find the “src” folder then merge it with Akeneo project root directory.

2 – Go to app/AppKernel.php then add the following line:

    new Webkul\CategoryExtendBundle\CategoryExtendBundle(),

in function registerProjectBundles()

3 – After that go to app/config/config.yml then add these lines in the import section.

For version Akeneo 2.x

- { resource: "@CategoryExtendBundle/Resources/config/config.yml" }

For version Akeneo 3.x

- { resource: "@CategoryExtendBundle/Resources/config/3.x/config.yml" }

4 – After that you have to navigate first to Akeneo installation directory (Ex: cd /opt/bitnami/apps/akeneo/htdocs). After SSH, you have to run the command to your Akeneo server by the terminal.

php bin/console category_extend:setup:install

5 – If you are using php-fpm. Then you need to restart the php-fpm services and apache web server.

sudo service php-fpm7.2 restart

Please follow the steps below for installing Akeneo Category Image and Description module after that:

1 – Once you have downloaded the module zip file, extract it. Then, find the “src” folder then merge it with Akeneo project root directory.

2 -After that goto config/Bundles.php then add line

Webkul\CategoryExtendBundle\CategoryExtendBundle::class => ['all' => true]

in return array.

3 – then copy the “config” folder into akeneo project root directory for configuration.

4 – After that you have to navigate first to Akeneo installation directory (Ex: cd /opt/bitnami/apps/akeneo/htdocs). After SSH, you have to run the command to your Akeneo server by the terminal.

php bin/console category_extend:setup:install

5 –  If you are using php-fpm. Then you need to restart the php-fpm services and apache web server.

sudo service php-fpm7.3 restart

Once you installed the module, after that you can add image as well as description to your categories.

Then go to Settings>Categories.

After that, in the Properties section, then you will find Image as well as Description fields.

Then simply upload an image from your computer after that some description content.

Once you have added the information, then click Save to apply your changes.

After that in the category properties section, then we can add the description translations in multi-languages.

So, that was much about the User Guide of Akeneo Category Image and Description  for any queries or doubts reach out to us at [email protected]. You can also raise a ticket at our HelpDesk System.

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