Importing Files from Packs

Learn how to import files from existing Packs into products, reuse Pack contents, and work efficiently with Pack files.

What is “Import from Packs”?

The “Import from Packs” feature allows you to quickly add files from an existing Pack to:

A new Pack you’re creating
An existing Pack you’re editing
A product mapping (without creating a Pack)

Why Use This Feature?

Instead of manually selecting files one by one, you can:

✅ Grab all files from an existing Pack at once
✅ Reuse successful Pack combinations
✅ Quickly create Pack variations
✅ Save time on product mapping

Importing Files into a New Pack

Scenario

You want to create a “Pro Bundle” that includes all files from “Basic Bundle” plus extras.

Steps:

Click Create New Pack
Enter Pack title: “Pro Bundle”
Instead of clicking “Add Files”, click Import from Packs

Pack selector modal opens

Select Pack(s) to import from:
- Check box next to “Basic Bundle”
- Can select multiple Packs
Click Import Selected Files

All files from Basic Bundle are added to your new Pro Bundle

Add additional files as needed
Save Pack

Importing Files into an Existing Pack

Scenario

You want to add bonus files to an existing Pack without manually finding each file.

Steps:

Open existing Pack in edit mode
Click Import from Packs

Select Pack containing the bonus files
Click Import Selected Files
Bonus files are added to current Pack
Save changes

Importing Files When Mapping Products

Scenario

You’re mapping a product and want to include files from an existing Pack WITHOUT creating a new Pack.

Steps:

Navigate to Products → Select product
In product mapping page, click Add Files
In file selector, look for Import from Pack option

Select Pack to import from
Choose to import:
- All files from Pack, or
- Select specific files from Pack

Click Add to Product
Files are added to product mapping

Note: This adds individual files to the product, not the Pack itself. The product won’t automatically update if the Pack changes.

Import Options

Import All Files

Import every file from the selected Pack:

Select Pack
Click Import All Files
All files added instantly

Best for:

Duplicating entire Packs
Including complete bundles
Quick Pack variations

Import Selected Files

Choose only specific files from a Pack:

Select Pack
Browse files within Pack

Check boxes next to files you want
Click Import Selected

Best for:

Cherry-picking files from large Packs
Creating custom combinations
Adding only certain file types

Importing from Multiple Packs

Combine files from several Packs:

Click Import from Packs
Check boxes next to multiple Packs

Click Import from Selected Packs
Files from all selected Packs are added

Example:

Import from “Bonus Files Pack” (5 files)
Import from “Templates Pack” (10 files)
Result: 15 files added to your Pack/Product

Managing Imported Files

After Importing

Imported files behave just like manually added files:

You can:

✅ Reorder them
✅ Remove individual files
✅ Add more files
✅ Edit Pack/product normally

Handling Duplicates

If you import files that are already in the Pack/Product:

Default behavior: Duplicates are skipped

To include duplicates anyway:

Enable “Allow Duplicates” option (if available)
Or import and then manually remove unwanted duplicates

Import from Pack Use Cases

Use Case 1: Tiered Products

Create Basic, Pro, and Premium tiers:

Basic Pack (10 files)

Core templates

Pro Pack

Import all from Basic Pack
Add 20 advanced templates
Result: 30 files

Premium Pack

Import all from Pro Pack
Add exclusive bonuses
Result: 40 files

Use Case 2: Seasonal Variations

Create seasonal versions of a Pack:

Original: “Marketing Bundle”

General marketing templates

Summer Version

Import from “Marketing Bundle”
Add summer-themed graphics
Remove winter content

Winter Version

Import from “Marketing Bundle”
Add winter-themed graphics
Remove summer content

Use Case 3: Language Versions

Create translated versions:

English Pack

English tutorial videos
English PDFs

Spanish Pack

Import videos from English Pack (no dialogue)
Add Spanish PDFs
Skip English PDFs

Use Case 4: Quick Product Mapping

Map products faster using existing Packs:

Scenario: Product needs files from 3 different Packs

Traditional Method:

Add files from Pack 1 individually
Add files from Pack 2 individually
Add files from Pack 3 individually Time: 10 minutes

Import Method:

Import from Pack 1 (all files)
Import from Pack 2 (all files)
Import from Pack 3 (all files) Time: 30 seconds

Import from Packs Workflow Tips

Tip 1: Create Master Packs

Build “Master Packs” as reusable templates:

Master Packs:

“Core Files” (files used in every product)
“Bonus Library” (bonus files to add occasionally)
“Legal Files” (licenses, terms, etc.)

When creating new Packs:

Import from “Core Files” Master Pack
Add product-specific files
Import from “Bonus Library” if applicable
Done!

Tip 2: Organize Packs for Importing

Structure Packs to make importing easier:

Bad Structure:

Mega Pack with 200 random files
Hard to find what you need

Good Structure:

“Video Lessons” Pack (just videos)
“Workbooks” Pack (just PDFs)
“Resources” Pack (supporting files)
Import combinations as needed

Tip 3: Use Naming Conventions

Name Packs so you know what’s inside:

Descriptive Names:

“Video Course - Module 1” (clear what’s inside)
“Templates - Social Media” (specific category)
“Bonuses - eBooks Collection” (content type clear)

When importing, you can quickly identify which Pack has the files you need.

Import Permissions

What You Can Import

✅ Files from any Pack you own

All files in your library
All Packs you’ve created

❌ Cannot import from:

Other merchants’ Packs
Deleted Packs
Archived Packs (if archival feature exists)

Import Performance

Speed

Import is much faster than manual file selection:

Method	Time for 50 Files
Manual Selection	~5 minutes
Import from Pack	~10 seconds

Large Pack Imports

When importing from very large Packs (100+ files):

Import starts
May move to background
Notification when complete

Importing vs. Linking Packs

Import Files (Copy)

What it does:

Copies files from Pack to new Pack/Product
Creates independent file list
Changes to original Pack don’t affect import

Use when:

Creating variations
Want independence
Making custom combinations

Link Pack (Reference)

What it does:

Links entire Pack to product
Changes to Pack automatically apply to products
Dynamic relationship

Use when:

Want automatic updates
Using exact Pack contents
No customization needed

See: Mapping Packs to Products for linking Packs directly

Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up importing:

Shortcut	Action
`Ctrl/Cmd + A`	Select all files in Pack
`Ctrl/Cmd + Click`	Multi-select files
`Shift + Click`	Select range of files
`Enter`	Confirm import
`Escape`	Cancel import

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: If I import files from a Pack, then delete that Pack, what happens?

A: Nothing. Imported files are independent. Deleting the source Pack doesn’t affect imported files.

Q: If I import files and then update the original Pack, do imports update?

A: No. Imports are snapshots. Changes to source Pack don’t affect already-imported files.

Q: Can I import from a Pack that’s mapped to products?

A: Yes. Importing doesn’t affect the source Pack’s product mappings.

Q: Does importing use more storage?

A: No. Files are only stored once. Importing just creates references to the same files.

Q: Can I undo an import?

A: Yes, by manually removing the imported files. There’s no automatic undo, but you can delete them from the Pack/Product.

Troubleshooting

Import Button Grayed Out

Cause: No Packs exist to import from

Solution: Create at least one Pack first

No Files Appear After Import

Causes:

Selected Pack is empty
Duplicates were skipped (all files already present)

Solution:

Check source Pack has files
Disable “Skip Duplicates” option
Try different Pack

Import Takes Too Long

Cause: Very large Pack (1000+ files)

Solution:

Wait for background processing
Import smaller Packs
Import in batches

Next Steps

Creating and Managing Packs - Build reusable Packs
Mapping Packs to Products - Link Packs vs. Import
Bulk File Operations - Other efficiency features