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Option in Direct Import to not replace existing table values with NULLs

When running a Direct Import to Update Only, the import routine overwrites all fields with values from the import data whether the table fields have content or not. NULL values in the import file overwrite/delete existing table values. I need the option at the Template level to determine whether NULLs should overwrite table data. We are attempting to regularly update fields in EM Equipment with values from a spreadsheet and the import will not update every field identified in the import each time.

  • Duane Priest
  • Jun 9 2022
Company Utilitra LLC
Job Title / Role Systems Specialist
I need it... Yesterday...Come on already
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  • Brent Schrock commented
    July 11, 2022 23:23

    This is the type of thing you can do with a User Routine. Basically delete from IMWE for a specific Identifier (field) when the UploadVal is null.

    I have some JC Cost Adjustment imports where the file includes some overhead costs so the job is null. Instead of editing the import file I just remove them at the end of the import. If you've got a bit of SQL skills, reach out and I'll hook you up. brent.schrock@fortisconstruction.com

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