Whether you’re new to mediacockpit or a long-time user looking for clarity, this glossary will help you understand key concepts and how they relate to each other. You’ll also find links to related topics for deeper exploration.
Core Concepts
- mediacockpit
The central platform that connects product information, media assets, and publishing workflows. Learn more in mediacockpit Overview. - mediapim
The module responsible for managing product information (PIM). Handles attributes, classifications, and product structures. See also: What is PIM? - mediasuite
The Digital Asset Management (DAM) module for uploading, storing, organizing, and linking media files. Related: What is DAM? - medipublisher
Used to configure publication profiles and export product data to different channels. Learn more in Publishing Content. - mediaadmin
The configuration layer where you manage user permissions, object types, attribute profiles, and data models. Related: Admin Tools - mediatext
Handles multilingual product content, translations, and language-specific data. See: Multilingual Content
Data Structures
- Node
A product or category in your data model. Nodes hold attributes and can belong to multiple assortments. - Attribute
A single data field (e.g., color, weight, material). Attributes are reused across products and grouped into classes. - Class
A template grouping of attributes that can be applied to nodes. Example: A “TV” class includes screen size, resolution, etc. - Relation
A connection between two objects (e.g., “accessory of,” “replacement for,” or “linked asset”). - Asset
A media file (image, PDF, video, etc.) managed in mediasuite. Assets can have metadata and be linked to nodes or publications. - View
A customized way to display product data, often tailored for different roles or channels.
Functional Terms
- Workflow
A defined process that content follows (e.g., review, approve, publish). Workflows can vary by object type. - Attribute Profile
A curated group of attributes used for exports or UI views. See also: - Assortment
A logical group of products used to manage different catalogs or market segments. - Channel Map
Defines how attributes are mapped for export, depending on the publication profile. - Publication Profile
A configuration for how data is exported to a specific output (e.g., online shop, print catalog).
Cross-References and Use Cases
This glossary is cross-linked with many other guides and articles across the BI Community. Whenever you see a highlighted term, click it to dive deeper into the concept with examples, screenshots, or tutorials.