Content types

The following tables show the available content types in the system. These are used when data - such as documents, images or videos - are entered into the system.

The order of the types corresponds approximately to the frequency of the purpose of the application.

Document types

The following list shows all current types of documents.

Type
Code
Description
Campaign
promotion
Campaigns are time-limited documents with prices.
Catalog
catalog
The catalogue is an overview of the products of a provider. A catalog can contain prices, only prices, which may be common knowledge.
Price list
pricelist
The price list includes pricing information on products. This can be both discount prices and gross list prices. A distinction is held on the level of trade.
Spare parts
spareparts
Spare parts documents are special catalogs which contain primarily spare parts. Spare parts price lists have to be classified as price list.
Brochure
flyer
A prospectus provides information about a portion of the range. A brochure can contain prices, only prices, which may be common knowledge.
Manual
manual
Manuals provide further information on the use of products. This fall also operating instructions and assembly instructions.
Data sheet
datasheet
Data sheets include technical details about products. This it can be individual data sheets (per product), or also to collections of data sheets (multiple products). This includes: safety data sheets, certificates of work.
Certificate
certificate
Certificates are documents that documents approved properties of one or more products. These include among others: approvals, seal, standards.
Factory certificate
factory_certificate
The certificate in which the manufacturer confirms that the products supplied meet the agreements with the order, including the results of the test based on non-specific audit.
Safety data sheet
material_safety_data_sheet
Safety data sheets (also: material safety data sheets) consisting mainly of security tips for dealing with hazardous substances. Safety data sheets must be made in transport provider, importers and manufacturers of hazardous materials available.
Instruction
instruction
Instructions include operating and service manuals.
Technical information
technical_information
A technical information describes the technical and physical attributes and the scope of application of products and systems. It also contains instructions for a safe and professional planning, treatment and installation.
Declaration of performance
declaration_of_performance
With the declaration of performance the manufacturer accepts the responsibility for the conformity of the construction product with the declared performance in relation to its essential characteristics according to the Construction Products Regulation (BauPVO).
Presentation
presentation
Contains a presentation or slide set to a product or theme.
Other
other
Use this type for all documents for which no other type appears appropriate.

Image types

The following list shows all current types of images.

Type
Code
Description
Product image
product
Shows the referenced product. This is the default type for images.
Usage illustration
usage
Shows a possible application of the referenced product.
Line drawing
drawing
Schematic depiction of the referenced product.
Measured line drawing
measured
Schematic depiction of the referenced product with measures.
Circuit diagram
circuit_layout
Graphical depiction of the circuit of an electrical device.
Logo
logo
Logo of a product line or product.
Pictogram
icon
Pictogram for highlighting a product property.
Explosion drawing
explosion_drawing
Graphical depiction of the individual parts of a product.
Energy label
energy_label
Labeling of energy efficiency.
Environmental label
environment_label
Quality label for environmentally friendly products.

File types

The following list shows all current types of files.

Type
Code
Description
Other file
other
Other files for which no matching type is available.
Data sheet
datasheet
Data sheet for the assigned item.
Safety data sheet
msds
A safety data sheet for one or more items.
Instruction
instruction
A guide or support for using one or more items.
Manual
manual
A manual for one or more items.
Certificate
certificate
Certificate for the assigned item.
CAD Data
cad
CAD Data for the assigned item.
BIM Data
bim
BIM Planning data for the assigned item.
Admission
homologation
Homologation for the assigned item.
Planning assistance
planning
Planning help for the assigned item.
Brochure
brochure
Brochure for the assigned item.
Technical Data Sheet
bulletin
Technical Data Sheet for the assigned item.
Certificate of conformity
factory_certification
Factory certification for the assigned item.
Declaration of performance
declaration_of_performance
Declaration of performance for the assigned item.
Circuit diagram
circuit_diagram
Circuit diagram for the assigned item.
Test report lithium batteries
lithium_batteries_report
UN 38.3 test report for articles with lithium batteries.

Video types

The following list shows all current types of videos.

Type
Code
Description
Product video
product
Shows the referenced product. This is the standard type for video.
Application video
usage
Shows an application of the referenced product.
Training video
training
Explains how to handle or use one or more products.
Image video
image
Presents the company, a brand or a specialist area.
WebTV
webtv
A journalistic contribution with industry information.
Installation video
installation
Demonstrates the installation or assembly of a product.
Q&A video
qa
Further training, information or an answer to a specific question.

Long text types

The following list shows all current types of long texts.

Type
Code
Description
Product description
description
Description text for the referenced product.
Announcement text
tender
Text which can be used for tender texts.
Other
other
Use this type for all other long texts.

Gallery types

The following list shows all current types of galleries.

Type
Code
Description
Product world
product_world
Shows a product on one or more images.
Ambiance
ambience
Shows one or more products in a scenario.
Showroom
showroom
Contains one or more images of a showroom.
Event
event
Contains pictures and impressions of a customer event.
Trade fair
tradefair
Shows pictures of the measuring stand or impressions of a trade fair.
Explosion drawing
explosion_view
A diagram, picture, schematic or technical drawing of an object, that shows the relationship or order of assembly of various parts.
Campaign
campaign
A campaign booklet or similar advertisement stuff.