Import
Imports data into an existing repository.
You can import data in text format, either created manually or by the Export action. You cannot import data that was exported in XML format.
Example
To import c:\NT\datastore.txt
into the NT repository and overwrite any information currently in the NT repository:
http://localhost:3057/action=Import
&repository=NT
&filename=c:\NT\datastore.txt
To add user DOMAIN\JSMITH
to group DOMAIN\USERS
:
http://localhost:3057/action=Import
&repository=NT
&filedata=%23USER%20DOMAIN%5CJSMITH%0A%23MEMBEROF%20DOMAIN%5CUSERS
Parameters
Parameter | Description | Required |
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Batch | Imports large amount of data in smaller chunks. | |
EncryptFileData |
The Import action encrypts data that is output to a file (using the output action parameter). You can disable encryption by setting this parameter to false .
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EncryptResponse | Encrypt the output. | |
FileAction | Determines how existing data is treated during an import. | |
FileData
|
The information to import into the repository (URL encoded). You can set this parameter as an alternative to FileName . |
You must set either FileName or FileData . |
FileName | The file containing information to import. The file must use UTF-8 character encoding. | You must set either FileName or FileData . |
ForceTemplateRefresh | Forces the server to load the template from disk. | |
Output | Write output to a file. | |
Repository | The repository into which you want to import information. | Yes |
Template | The template to use for the action output. | |
TemplateParamCSVs | A list of variables to use for the specified template. | |
TextSection | Can overwrite or append (see FileAction) to existing data during an import. |