Difference between revisions of "Addon:Import Text Gramplet"
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* Then select the {{man button|Import}} button '''only once''' unless you want the same information imported multiple times. | * Then select the {{man button|Import}} button '''only once''' unless you want the same information imported multiple times. | ||
* Then empty the text input area by selecting the {{man button|Clear}} button. | * Then empty the text input area by selecting the {{man button|Clear}} button. | ||
| + | * View the imported results in Gramps | ||
| + | * If you want to reverse the imported result because you made a mistake or pressed the the {{man button|Import}} button multiple times you can select {{man menu|Edit|Undo CSV import}} from the Gramps menu as many times as you need. | ||
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== Future Work == | == Future Work == | ||
Revision as of 23:42, 6 August 2015
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- Import Gramplet
The Import Gramplet allows you to paste the content of selected file formats and import directly into Gramps without having data in a file.
- Gramps XML
- CSV (spreadsheet input)
Usage
To import a CSV you could:
- Create a new Family Tree to test the following.
- Add the Import Gramplet to your Dashboard.
- Copy the contents of the CSV example from User manual
- Paste the contents directly into the text input area of the Gramplet.
- Then select the Import button only once unless you want the same information imported multiple times.
- Then empty the text input area by selecting the Clear button.
- View the imported results in Gramps
- If you want to reverse the imported result because you made a mistake or pressed the the Import button multiple times you can select Edit from the Gramps menu as many times as you need.
Future Work
- Issue 6752 Import gramplet crashes
