Generating Bulk Coupon codes in Magento 1.7.0.0

Generating Bulk Coupon codes feature is now available in Magento 1.7.0.0. This feature allows the merchants to create bulk coupon codes with same rules and conditions in one click. Previously merchant needs to add the same rules and conditions multiple times if they want to create multiple coupon codes. This feature saves a lot of time of administrator.

Here are the detailed instruction on how to use it!!!

1. Login to admin section and navigate to "Promotions" => "Shopping Cart Price Rules"
2. Click on "Add New Rule" button
3. Under "Rule Information"tab select "Coupon" as "Specific Coupon"
4. Then you will see "Use Auto Generation" check box below "Coupon Code" Field
5. Check the "Use Auto Generation" check box and fill the other information required for coupon
6. Then click on "Save and Continue" button
7. Now you will see new tab on left side "Manage Coupon Codes" click on it
8. Under "Coupons Information" sub section enter the details and click on "Generate" button
1. For default settings navigate to "System" => "Configuration"
2. Click on "Promotions" link in left side bar under "Customers" sub heading In content section 
3. "Auto Generated Specific Coupon Codes" you can set the default values rather than entering the details every time
9. The coupon codes will be generated and listed under a grid ( below Coupons Information section)
10. That's all you are done!