The Scheduled Import feature in Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) allows you to upload a file containing custom field values and schedule when those values should be imported into your store.
Instead of applying changes immediately, you can choose a specific date and time when the import should run automatically.
This makes it easier to prepare updates in advance and ensure custom field values are activated exactly when you need them.
When to Use This Feature
Scheduling imports is useful in situations where data updates should happen at a specific time, such as:
Preparing product data before a product launch
Updating custom fields for campaigns or seasonal changes
Scheduling updates during low traffic hours
Planning content changes in advance
Coordinating updates across multiple stores or teams
With scheduled imports, you can prepare your data ahead of time and let ACF apply the changes automatically.
When creating an import in Accentuate Custom Fields, you can choose to schedule the import instead of running it immediately.
Once scheduled:
The import job is saved in the Activity Log.
The job remains in Scheduled status until the selected time.
At the scheduled time, ACF automatically processes the file and applies the custom field updates.
You can edit or cancel the scheduled job before it runs.
How to Schedule an Import
Follow these steps to schedule an import of custom field values.
1. Open the ACF Dashboard
Go to Accentuate Custom Fields → Dashboard.
2. Select the Scope
Choose the object type you want to import values for, such as:
3. Open the Import Option
Click the three-dot menu next to the selected scope and choose: Import
4. Prepare Your Import File
Prepare your import file using the ACF export format (XLSX). This ensures the importer can correctly match objects and custom fields.
5. Upload the File
In the Import custom field values modal:
6. Enable Scheduling
Check the Schedule import option.
7. Select Date and Time
Choose:
The import will run automatically at the selected time based on your store’s local time.
8. Start the Scheduled Import
Click Schedule import to create the job.
The import will now appear in the Activity Log.
How to Edit or Cancel a Scheduled Import
If you need to change or cancel a scheduled import, you can manage it from the Activity Log.
1. Open Activity Log
Go to: Accentuate Custom Fields → Activity Log
2. Find the Scheduled Job
Locate the import with the status Scheduled.
3. Open the Options Menu
Click the three-dot menu next to the job.
You will see options such as:
Edit – change the scheduled date and time
Cancel – cancel the scheduled import
4. Update the Schedule
If editing:
Select a new date and time
A merchant is preparing a new product launch scheduled for Friday at 10:00 AM. Instead of manually updating product custom fields at launch time, they:
Export the current product custom fields
Update the values in the file
Upload the updated file in ACF
Schedule the import for Friday at 10:00 AM
When the launch begins, ACF automatically applies the new custom field values.
Notes / Limitations
Scheduled imports run based on the store’s local time.
Scheduled jobs appear in the Activity Log until they are completed or cancelled.
Tips / Best Practices
Test imports on a small dataset first to confirm the file format.
Schedule large imports during low traffic hours.
Use exports as templates when preparing import files.
Check the Activity Log after scheduled imports to confirm completion.
