diff --git a/erpnext/setup/page/import_data/import_data.html b/erpnext/setup/page/import_data/import_data.html index 5f9556b5af..29f0cc3dd8 100644 --- a/erpnext/setup/page/import_data/import_data.html +++ b/erpnext/setup/page/import_data/import_data.html @@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
  • Select the saved CSV file, identify the date format if any
  • Click on "Import"
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    Over-writing Guide

    1. To over-write data, click on "Do you want to over-write records?" and then download template
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    2. Over-writing of child table data will delete all previous data of child table and re-import. so before over-writing child tables, export all data from system, modify them and then re-import
    3. Over-write checkbox will be checked while importing
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    +

    Do you have Non-English data?

    + You may need to save the file with UTF-8 encoding for data to be imported correctly. +

    + Microsoft Excel Users:
    + There is no obvious way of saving a CSV file with UTF-8 encoding.
    + You will need to follow these steps: +
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    1. In Excel, save the file in CSV (Comma Delimited) format
      2. +
    2. Open this saved file in Notepad
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    3. Click on File -> Save As
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    4. File Name: <your filename>.csv
      + Save as type: Text Documents (*.txt)
      + Encoding: UTF-8 +
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    5. Click on Save
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    +
    + OpenOffice or LibreOffice Users:
    +
      +
    1. While saving as CSV, check "Edit Filter Settings".
      2. +
    2. You will be prompted for Encoding.
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    3. Make sure it is "UTF-8" and click on OK.
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