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About digital Assets and Buckets as a tool for managing them

Assets

Assets are digital resources, such as images, documents, or videos, used for product and category descriptions and are manageable through the Product Information Management System (PIMS). Each asset has a unique code used for identification and management of associated data and resource.

After loading an Asset, this resource will be available at the URL generated by the following template: https://instancename.piminto.com/api/a/5371xxxxxxxxxxxx/file.extension or https://instancename.piminto.com/api/a/5371xxxxxxxxxxxx/ where

  • instancename is your instance.
  • piminto.com/api/a/ is the storage location for Assets in your PIMS.
  • 5371xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is the unique Asset Code.
  • file.extension is the Asset file name.

✔Use the URL to point the asset in the media attributes to ensure accurate and up-to-date visualization of products and their properties.

Buckets

Buckets are organizational units for grouping and managing assets. Each bucket has a unique identifier, associated metadata, and can be either public or private.

For businesses with a diverse range of digital assets, the buckets API provides a systematic approach to categorizing and arranging assets. It is particularly useful for creating a hierarchical structure and enhances the overall efficiency of asset management.

Key Guidelines for Effective Digital Asset Management in PIMS

For effective utilization and interpretation of data in your web application, it is crucial to configure metadata for digital resources.

Recommended Asset Metadata parameters include:

  • type: (MIME Type) This signifies the nature of the transmitted data, adhering to the MIME standard. It encompasses various basic types such as application, audio, example, image, message, model, multipart, text, and video.
  • filename: The Asset file name with extension. Proper usage of extensions helps web application accurately display and process files.
  • url: The URL pointing to the Asset, facilitating direct access to the resource. Example: https://instancename.piminto.com/api/a/5371xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx/test.jpg

For loading an Asset, adhere to this API call sequence:

Additionally, for optimal management of digital resources, it is recommended to categorize Assets within specific buckets. These steps ensure a well-organized and structured approach to managing your digital resources in PIMS.