Glossary of Essential Terms in mediacockpit

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.


:puzzle_piece: 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

:package: 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.

:hammer_and_wrench: 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).

:white_check_mark: 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.