MAC Upload Assistant (https://upload-dam.mac.metro-group.com/) is intended for enhancement the process of uploading assets into MAC. The user-friendly interface will allow uploading assets and populating metadata in fast and convenient way. 


TABLE OF CONTENTS


Login

There are two option to login into MAC Upload Assistant:


Pic.1 Login page


If you are an employee of METRO/Makro, sign in as METRO/Makro employee via "Login for employees" button (1)

If you are an external vendor, sign in as external vendor with individual Login and Password via "Login for external users" button (2).

To get MAC credentials external vendors have to submit a request to MAC helpdesk using MAC Online Support form (see Contact Support Team chapter).


After successful login into application you are redirected to the first screen of the application. 

The assets uploading via MAC Upload Assistant requires a few simple steps. 


Change language


The system support 3 languages: English (default), German and French. The button to switch is located on the left panel.


Step 1 - Select Asset Category

On the first screen you are able to choose the Asset Upload Category (Pic.2). The Asset Category defines the type of content you would like to upload


for Corporate Head Office:

  • OWN BRANDS - Assets for Own Brands
  • CAMPAIGNS - Corporate Campaigns assets

for Countries:

for all content editors and managers:

  • BANNER - M:Shop Banners
  • CATEGORY - M:Shop Category images 
  • AMBIENT IMAGE - Ambient images and environmental photoshoots

for MSP designers:

  • MSP - to upload the content for MSP
  • OB CAMPAIGNS - to upload assets which must be included into one of the OB campaigns


Step 2 - Select files for uploading

There are two options to select files:

  • drag and drop the files from the appropriate folder on your computer to the dedicated area or
  • press "SELECT FILES" button and choose the files in the appropriate folder on your computer


Info (i)Note: File size should not exceed 2GB


Pic.2 MUA Asset Cluster screen - Select Asset Cluster and files to upload



Step 3 - Populate metadata 

Then you are redirected to the next screen where you are able to enrich the files with the metadata.


Pic.3 MUA Enrichment screen


If its is supported, file will have a preview. For each file/asset you can provide metadata. 

All the mandatory fields are marked with *.


Apply to selected feature

You may apply the data from one asset to another selected:

  1. Fill in the data on one asset
  2. Select the assets where you want to apply the same data via checkboxes on the left
  3. Click "Apply to selected"
  4. Check/uncheck the fields you would like to apply their values on the popup
  5. Click "Apply"





Validation rules

In order to ensure proper metadata quality, a number of validation rules are applied.



Pic.4 MUA Validation messages and validation results


Until you provide valid data to all assets, "Submit for Upload" button is disabled



Info (i) Note: the following actions are available on metadata enrichment screen:

  • (1) Reset Metadata: if you want to clear metadata for some assets (or for all assets), you should check check-boxes against appropriate assets to select them and press "Reset Metadata" button.
  • (2) Remove assets: you are able to remove some assets from the uploading session. To do so, check check-boxes against appropriate assets to select them and click button "Remove Assets".
  • (3) Upload more files: press the button "Upload more files" to add additional files to the current uploading session.
  • (4) Apply to selected: to save time provided all needed data you can apply the values from one asset to other selected (see the flow described above)

Pic.5 MUA Manage the list of files

Step 4 - Submit uploading assets into MAC


When all the metadata is populated, you're ready to submit assets into MAC - press "Submit" button.

The results of uploading will be displayed on the screen.



Pic.7 MUA Assets have been successfully submitted for upload into MAC


You are able to start new uploading session by pressing the button "Start new upload". Thus you will be redirected to the first screen where you can start a new uploading session.


After you finishes up upload you can also go to Upload log page and check the status of your upload (you can check the assets uploaded only by your own).

Please click "Upload Log" button on MUA main page:

Pic.8 - Upload log button

Upload log page is opened:

Pic. 9 - Upload log page

Statuses that are available in Upload log:

  1. 'Queued - asset is processing.
  2. 'Rejected' - asset is rejected due to some validation checks failure.
  3. 'Failed' - upload attempt is failed.
  4. 'In MAD validation' - asset exposed in MAD due to upload rules and needs validation.
  5. 'Success' - asset is successfully uploaded in MAC.
  6. Details - depends on upload status:
    1. For 'Success' - link to the uploaded asset in MAC is available. In case if asset already deleted the link won't be available.
    2. For 'Rejected' - reason of rejection is displayed. E.g. "Full duplicate".
    3. For "Failed" - some recommendations are given.


Support


Do not hesitate to contact Support team in case of any difficulties. Quick access button is always available at the bottom on the right corner. 

pic.9a MUA Online Support

pic.9b Help and Support form



Enjoy uploading assets with MAC Upload Assistant!