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− | + | [[File:ImportGramplet-Addon-GrampsXML-example-50.png|thumb|right|450px|Import Gramplet - Addon - Showing Gramps XML example]] | |
− | [[ | + | The {{man label|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 (Not available for Gramps 4.2 version has reported issue {{bug|6752}} for this format) | ||
+ | * [[ImportGramplet#Import_CSV_.28spreadsheet_input.29|CSV (spreadsheet input)]] | ||
+ | * VCard files | ||
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− | == | + | == Usage == |
− | + | From the Dashboard use the context menu (right-click) to add the {{man label|Import Gramplet}}. | |
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+ | === Example === | ||
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+ | ==== Import CSV (spreadsheet input) ==== | ||
+ | [[File:ImportGramplet-Addon-CSV-example-50.png|right|thumb|450px|CSV pasted into Import Gramplet]] | ||
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+ | To import a CSV you could: | ||
+ | * Create a new Family Tree to test the following. | ||
+ | * Add the {{man label|Import Gramplet}} to your Dashboard. | ||
+ | * Copy the contents of the [[Gramps_5.0_Wiki_Manual_-_Manage_Family_Trees:_CSV_Import_and_Export#Example_CSV_with_multiple_areas|CSV example]] from User manual | ||
+ | * Paste the contents directly into the text input area of the Gramplet. | ||
+ | * 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. | ||
+ | * 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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+ | == Issues == | ||
+ | * allow import from pasted GEDCOM file {{bug|5436}} | ||
* allow file:/// drag and drop file names {{bug|???}} | * allow file:/// drag and drop file names {{bug|???}} | ||
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[[Category:Plugins]] | [[Category:Plugins]] | ||
[[Category:Developers/General]] | [[Category:Developers/General]] | ||
[[Category:Gramplets]] | [[Category:Gramplets]] |
Revision as of 21:29, 7 March 2018
This is a Third-party Addon. Please use carefully on data that is backed up, and help make it better by reporting any comments or problems to the author, or issues to the bug tracker |
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 (Not available for Gramps 4.2 version has reported issue 6752 for this format)
- CSV (spreadsheet input)
- VCard files
Usage
From the Dashboard use the context menu (right-click) to add the Import Gramplet.
Example
Import CSV (spreadsheet input)
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 > Undo CSV import from the Gramps menu as many times as you need.