This section will allow merchants to upload multimedia files associated with store items inside of UltraCart. The multimedia files are primarily used for dynamic catalogs, item thumbnails on the view cart page, and multimedia galleries on static HTML pages. The real asset here is that you can upload and associate more than one image to a store item.

The Multimedia Gallery Tutorial might be helpful!

Note: UltraCart premium service fees apply for the storage and bandwidth consumed by these files. The multimedia section is part of the digital delivery premium service.
The multimedia screen has one main section that allows for the upload and import of image file. Along with the ability to setup a gallery generator.

Upload

To upload a graphic, movie, or PDF file click the green upload button. In the new window click the browse button, then simply locate the file on your computer and then click OK. The filename will appear in the Filename field (box). Click the Upload multimedia button. Tip: UltraCart supports the uploading of a zip file containing multiple graphic files.

Below is a description of each field within the Upload Multimedia section pictured above.

Field Name	Description
Filename	This is the name of the file on your computer. An example of this would be Logo.jpeg or File.pdf. Before uploading please make sure that your file name do not contain spaces as this can keep the image from being displayed.
Description	The description is a shot explanation of the image being uploaded. This is for the merchant only, customers can not see this information.
Code	The code is used within the dynamic catalog.
Exclude from Gallery	If checked the system will keep this image from being used within the Gallery Generator.
Convert to	This will convert your PDF to an image by entering the image sizes in the appropriate fields.

Import

To import graphics from URLS click on the green import button. In the window enter the URLs one per line in the box below. UltraCart will retrieve the files from the remote URLs and store them in your multimedia gallery. You can also convert your PDF to an image by entering the image sizes in the appropriate fields. Click the "Import" button when ready.

Multimedia Upload Failure - Corrupt File Error
Graphic artist and print shop managers understand the differences between RGB and CMYK color schemes. Simply put, RGB is the normal color scheme used in computer graphics while CMYK is the standard for printing color images. If you attempt to upload CMYK graphics or images to UltraCart, you will receive a "corrupt file" error. Although this is fairly uncommon it does occasionally occur. If you receive this error, you'll need to convert your image to RGB format using a graphics program such as Photo Shop prior to uploading.

Once uploaded, the file(s) will be listed on the Multimedia screen as shown below. It might take considerable time for the "preview" (thumbnail) to appear in the list.

Gallery Generator

The tools section will list all Multimedia that you have successfully uploaded. The link "Multimedia Gallery Script Generator" is simply a toggle for "on" (show fields) and "off" (hide fields).

View Multimedia File

Click on the "View" button to see details and a preview of the image itself.
The first box displays the URL snippet, the actual path to the image. The second box displays the HTML image tag that will point to where that image resides.
The 3^rd box will be the JavaScript for the Zoomify script.
Lastly will be a preview of the image.

Edit Multimedia File

In the edit mode, you can change the Description of the file or upload a different image.
Click on the "Edit" button.

To change the description, highlight the existing text in the description box and enter the new description text. Click the "Save" button when finished.
To replace the existing image file, click on the "Browse" button and navigate to find the replacement file on your system. Click on the "OK" or "Open" button. You will be returned to the Item Multimedia screen. Click on the "Save" button.

Delete Multimedia File

Click on the "Delete" button to remove an image file from the list. Make certain you click on the button that is in the same row as the image you want to delete! A dialog box will appear to confirm deletion.

Click on the "OK" button to confirm deletion otherwise, click the "Cancel" button. You will be returned to the Multimedia screen and your Image File will no longer be listed.

Multimedia Tab