Import dictionary CSV

The import mechanism allows the dictionary to be populated 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 rest of the 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 already existing application in edit mode. To have the data appear in a new dictionary, you must first create that dictionary (instruction: Creating a new dictionary).

Illustration 1. New dictionary window with the 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 the file by clicking the area Choose or drag a csv file to import or drag the 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. Completed dictionary after a successful import

Possible issues

The file will not be imported in the case of:

• incorrect CSV structure

• missing first row with a header

• the "key" column not being first

• duplicated keys

• duplicated languages

In such cases an error message will appear:

Illustration 5. Error message during CSV file import