Importing a dictionary CSV

The import mechanism allows populating the dictionary with data from a CSV file. This makes it possible to edit the dictionary content in any program and then transfer the result to Eximee Designer.

Rules regarding CSV import:

• only CSV files can be imported,

• the separator in the file must be a comma,

• the CSV file must have the first row as a header that specifies the column names:

  • the "key" column must be first,

  • the remaining columns specify languages, e.g. key,pl,en,

• keys and languages must be unique,

• the import operation completely overwrites the dictionary content — keys and languages existing before the import will be removed.

Import CSV file

Import is possible on an existing application in edit mode. For the data to appear in a new dictionary, you must first create that dictionary (instruction: Creating a new dictionary).

Illustration 1. New dictionary window with Import from csv button

1

Starting the import

Clicking the button Import from csv — will open a popup allowing you to add a CSV file.

2

Selecting a CSV file

Add a file by clicking the area Select or drag a csv file to import or drag a file into this field.

Illustration 2. Dictionary import window without a selected file

Illustration 3. Dictionary import window with a selected file

3

Beginning the import

After selecting the file click the button Import — the data import will begin. If the file is invalid or another error occurs, an error message will appear at the bottom of the window.

4

Saving the dictionary

After a successful import you must save the dictionary for the entered data to be preserved.

Illustration 4. Populated dictionary after successful import

Possible issues

The file will not be imported in case of:

• incorrect CSV structure

• missing first row with header

• the "key" column is not first

• duplicate keys

• duplicate languages

In such cases an error message will appear:

Illustration 5. Error message during CSV file import