The EDT (Edge Data Transfer) module is responsible for importing and exporting data between the Edge and your Punchmark website. This system is a 2nd generation module of what was once called Edge TPW (third party website). The EDT system is more complex and includes data like customers, wish lists, and transactions, and has the potential to transfer data in two directions.
For more information regarding how Edge EDT works from your computer in your store, here is some useful documentation written by Abbott Jewelry Systems:
Some of the general information in these guides is also covered below as it pertains to integration with your website.
EDT Configurations
There are two configurations available for EDT:
Single Directional EDT
One way flow of data from The Edge to your website. This is export only. No data is imported back into The Edge.
Bi-Directional EDT
Two-way flow of data back and forth from your website to The Edge. This supports export and import.
Pricing
It is important to note that there are costs involved for Abbott Jewelry Systems (the Edge) and Punchmark. For Abbott Jewelry Systems, there is a one-time setup fee (plus annual service with Bi-Directional integration). For Punchmark, there are no setup fees, and integration is included in both Professional and Advanced Plans, or added on as a separate service.
Abbott Jewelry Systems (Edge) Pricing
Below is a breakdown of pricing for Abbott Jewelry Systems.
The EDT module must be purchased and enabled in your Edge license. EDT is available in both single directional and bi-directional configurations. Pricing varies and includes both one-time activation fees as well as increases to your annual service contract.
It is possible to start with single directional EDT and upgrade to bi-directional in the future by paying the difference.
Configuration | Partner | Non-Partner |
Single Directional EDT (1x) | $1,000 | $2,000 +$300 annual service |
Bi-Directional EDT (2x) | $1,250 | $2,500 +$300 annual service |
Virtual Store | +$500 annual service | +$500 annual service |
Upgrade from TPW | $250 | $500 |
Due to their familiarity with our data structure, the price is discounted and maintenance fee waived when using one of our preferred partners.
To purchase EDT, contact Abbott Jewelry Systems' Administrative department at 866-580-3343 or admin@ajsllc.com.
Punchmark (website) Pricing
Below is a breakdown of pricing for your Punchmark Monthly Service Plan. Punchmark has waived all setup fees to get started with Edge EDT Integration.
Both Configurations of Edge EDT are available in the Professional or Advanced plans, or as a separate billable item in the Starter Plan (and Early Adopter service plans). For more information, please visit Punchmark’s pricing page.
Configuration | Starter Plan | Professional | Advanced | Individual Cost |
EDT 1x | not available | included | included | $100 / mo |
EDT 2x | not available | not available | included | $200 / mo |
How It Works
On initial set up, an agent from Abbott Jewelry Systems logs in to your computer and helps you configure your system to determine what data to include. The first time EDT runs, all chosen data is exported to the website as a full upload of all data. It is then set to run on a schedule (once a day, once an hour, every 15 minutes, etc.) and on each subsequent run, only new or changed data is included. For Bi-Directional integrations, it will also check for pending files that come back from your website. After the first upload, a Punchmark customer success representative will set up a default category structure based on your categories in the Edge. All imports are processed for products, customers, wish lists, repairs, and transactions, if applicable. Once the default options are in place, the Punchmark team will hand it off to you to make any final tweaks.
The EDT Software Interface
The EDT (Edge Data Transfer) module is responsible for importing and exporting data between the Edge and your Punchmark website.
Tabs
General: this tab is responsible for performing the actual upload, taking into account all configurations that are set on other tabs. There is an option to include job files (repairs) or run a full upload (Upload everything this one time). Running a full upload is typically only performed on the very first upload, and if there are ever any large configuration changes or interruptions in data transfer.
Configuration: this tab is…
Item Details: this tab is…
Extra Columns: this tab should be disregarded in EDT, as these columns only pertain to a CSV upload, which is no longer relevant in your Punchmark website.
Customer: this tab is…
Configuring Your Products
Your POS Preferences
This is the website version of your configurations to determine what happens to your data once it reaches the website. Here, you can control things like which fields that you want overwritten, and do things like run diagnostics on products, categories and vendors to find the root cause of any issues you may be experiencing.
Category Map
This map determines how your Edge categories are represented on your website. If a category is NOT mapped, then it won’t show up on your website, unless you have a particular product manually assigned to a category within the Edge on the Website Tab.
Vendor Map
This map determines which vendors you want to show up publicly so that customers can browse products by brand.
Products
How It Works
The general goal is that you will be able to go about your daily operations in your store, and your website will listen in on any changes that you make on a day-to-day basis. However, it may not work out of the box as you’d expect, since every retailer uses the Edge a bit differently. Below are some best practices and a few things to consider to make it work successfully for you however your inventory is managed.
The Edge Interface
Inventory Tab: this tab…
Website Tab: this tab is responsible for the data that pertains to the website only. It is highly recommended to fill this this tab out, but if it is not, then default values from the inventory will be used to populate this information.
Edge Product Data Fields
Below is a map that illustrates which data fields are mapped to the website. This is a bit more technical than the visual representation in The Edge Interface.
Customers
How It Works
Edge Customer Data Fields
Wish Lists
How It Works
Edge Wish List Data Fields
Repairs
How It Works
Transactions
How It Works
Troubleshooting
The following is a guide to help you troubleshoot any issues you may be experiencing…
Product Diagnostic
This is the quickest way to find out yadda yadda…