Batch Processing

Overview

The Batch processing tab allows you to upload multiple PDFs at once. The plugin processes these files sequentially, estimating API costs upfront and allowing you to review the results in a unified table before generating product drafts.

To begin, navigate to WooCommerce > eBook Assistant and select the Batch processing tab.

Step 1: Upload Files

1. Add Files: Drag and drop multiple PDF files into the dropzone, or click the dropzone to browse your computer.
2. The plugin enforces the safety limits configured in your settings (e.g., max 25 files, max 250 MB total). If your selection exceeds these limits, a warning will appear.
3. Targeting / context notes (Optional): Enter notes that will apply to all PDFs in this batch.
4. Sample pages (Optional): Enter page numbers (e.g., 3, 12) to extract as gallery images for all products in this batch.
5. Force reprocess duplicates: By default, the plugin detects if a PDF has been processed before (using a file hash) and skips it to save AI costs. Check this box to force the plugin to re-analyze duplicates.

Step 2: Cost Estimation and Processing

When you add files, the plugin performs a quick local extraction pass to estimate the total token usage and API cost.

1. Review the Estimated AI cost.
2. If the estimate exceeds your configured "Max estimated AI cost" safety limit, you must explicitly confirm you want to proceed.
3. Click Start Batch.

The plugin will begin processing the files one by one. The table will update in real-time, showing the status and stage (e.g., Extracting, Summarizing, Drafting) for each file.

Step 3: Batch Review

Once all files in the batch have been processed, the Batch review section appears below the queue.

1. The review table displays the generated Title, Price, and AI Confidence for each file.
2. Use the Action column to edit individual drafts if you want to make changes before creation.
3. Downloadable Options:
   • Check Attach PDF as downloadable file to attach the source PDFs to all generated products.
   • Check Make products downloadable to mark all generated products as downloadable.
4. Click Create All Drafts.

The plugin will bulk-create WooCommerce draft products for all successful analyses in the batch.

The Queue Tab

The Queue tab provides a global view of all active and recent batch items across your account.

• Use the Filter dropdown to view items by status: Processing, Ready for review, Creating draft, or Failed.
• This tab is especially useful for monitoring background processing if you navigated away from the Batch processing tab while a large batch was running.