Import Collection Item
This event allows you to import or transfer data in CSV format from any device to the database of your web app on DrapCode.
You can also export data in the CSV format using the Import/Export Collection Data event.
How to Import a CSV File?
First, we will create an Import Data Item event and then, bind that event to a form.
1. Name the Event
Name the event as you like and click the Create Event button. You will be redirected to the events action page.
2. Select Import Collection Item
Click the add icon and take the cursor to the Import/Export Collection Data option in the drop-down list. Then, select the Import Collection Item event action.
3. Select a Collection
Select a collection in which you want to save the imported data.
4. Add Success & Error Messages
Add a message to indicate that data has imported successfully or it has failed. Once done, click the Save button.
5. Drop a Form
Open the components panel and go to the "Forms" category. Drag and drop the Form component in a page.
6. Remove Extra Components
Remove all components inside the form except the header and the button. You can change their if you want.
7. Drop a File Component
Open the components panel and go to the "Forms" category. Drag and drop the File component inside the form.
8. Bind the Import Collection Item Event
Open the settings of the form component bind the Import Collection Item event to it.
9. Preview & Publish
Open the page in the preview or publish mode and chose a CSV file from your system.
10. Click the Button
After uploading the file from the system, click the button.
11. Upload the Record
As you click the button, a dialogue box containing data inside the uploaded file will open. Click the Upload Record button to import data. If the data gets imported sucessfully, you will be notified.
