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Creating an import data source file

The success or failure of a bulk import performed by the Document Import Tool is very often determined by the quality of the data source file. Creating an accurate and powerful data source file doesn’t require a computer science degree. You can create one in an application you probably already know, just by being prepared, being organized, and paying close attention to details. After you’ve created a working data source file, you can reuse the basic structure of the file over and over again for future imports just by changing the data.

Following are guidelines and suggestions for creating a data source file for the Document Import Tool:

Tip    Consult a database expert within your organization to help you create the best possible data file. They may be able to save you a lot of time and effort and help produce a better result. When the documents are in the vault, the metadata will be more difficult to change.

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About importing documents

About the Document Import Tool

Importing assemblies

Importing hybrid documents

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Importing files using drag and drop

Loading a configuration file

Controlling the Document Import Tool

Monitoring an import

Configuring data source settings

Configuring the Miscellaneous settings

Configuring the Initialize Properties settings

Configuring the Revisions settings


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