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Import data with DataGrab using xml file

Dominik 3 Aug 2013 19:13 question, complete

My Client is using Low Events and DataGrab add-on. He want to input data with DataGrab to channel, but there is problem with field from Low Events. DataGrab is using only one field for import, and Low Events 4 fields (date start, time start, time end, date end). Can I use one string in DataGrab to import complete dates and times for Low Events? If yes what format it will be? Or I must write my own import script?

Low Event Field http://screencast.com/t/HgOdtXybH ( 4 fields )
DataGrab Field http://screencast.com/t/EMCAPuewV ( 1 field )

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  1. Dominik 4 Aug 2013 11:07

    I was looking database and I did found string {"start_date":"2013-08-25","start_time":"10:00","end_time":"14:00","end_date":"2013-08-25","all_day":"n"}

    I did use it and it worked.

  2. Low 5 Aug 2013 06:59

    That would only partially work. Low Events also has its own database table to keep track of event dates. That needs to be populated as well. I think it's something DataGrab should do, unless it offers some sort of API.

  3. Dominik 5 Aug 2013 08:32

    Yes, Low Events have his own table and it is also populated automatically.

  4. Low 5 Aug 2013 08:34

    Ah okay, then it looks like DataGrab has LE compatibility. Nice.