# ITCO Sync - Automatic eBay-OpenCart Synchronization

## Description

The **ITCO Sync** extension allows you to automatically synchronize the catalog present on eBay with the OpenCart catalog. This powerful extension eliminates the need to manually manage products on both platforms, keeping your OpenCart store always updated with the latest data from eBay.

## Main Features

### Complete Automatic Synchronization
- **New Products**: Products added on eBay are automatically inserted into the OpenCart catalog
- **Updates**: Changes to existing products on eBay are automatically reflected in OpenCart
- **Deletions**: Products removed from eBay are automatically deleted from the OpenCart catalog
- **Categories**: eBay store categories are automatically created and updated in OpenCart

### Synchronized Data
The extension transfers all essential product data:
- Product **Titles**
- Complete **Descriptions**
- Available **Quantities**
- **Prices** (including discounted prices)
- Product **Variants** and options
- Product **Images**
- **Categories** and classifications
- **Codes** EAN/MPN

### Variant Management
- Complete support for products with variants (sizes, colors, etc.)
- Automatic creation of links between parent products and variants
- Organized display of available options

## Requirements

### Essential Prerequisites
- **Active eBay Store**: You need to have an active eBay seller account with published products

## Installation and Configuration

### 1. Installation
1. Access the OpenCart administrative panel
2. Upload the zip file through the installer in the OpenCart panel
3. Navigate to **Extensions > Modules**, then select 'Feed'
4. Install and enable the **ITCO Sync** extension

### 2. eBay Connection Procedure
**Important**: The extension requires a connection procedure between OpenCart and eBay to work correctly.

To activate synchronization:
1. Contact ITCO support to start the connection procedure
2. Provide your OpenCart store URL
3. Complete eBay authorization following the provided instructions

## Usage

### Manual Synchronization
1. Access the OpenCart administrative panel
2. Navigate to **Extensions > Modules > ITCO Sync**
3. Click **"Sync Now"** to start an immediate synchronization

### Automatic Synchronization
Synchronization will occur automatically every 30 minutes.

### Monitoring
- View the status of the last synchronization in the control panel
- Check logs to verify any errors or issues
- Monitor statistics on synchronized products

## Technical Features

### Performance Management
- **Unlimited Timeout**: Management of catalogs with thousands of products
- **Memory Optimization**: Efficient memory management for large data volumes
- **Image Downloads**: Optimized timeout for image downloads
- **Garbage Collection**: Automatic memory cleanup during processing

### Error Management
- **Continuity**: Synchronization continues even in case of errors on individual products
- **Logging**: Detailed logging of errors and operations
- **Recovery**: Automatic recovery mechanisms for interrupted connections

### Security
- **Access Tokens**: Protection of endpoints with security tokens
- **Data Validation**: Control and cleaning of all incoming data
- **Secure Communication**: Use of HTTPS for all API communications

## Support and Assistance

For technical support, configuration, or issues:
- **Email**: [info@itco-pro.com]
- **Website**: [https://www.itco-pro.com]