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The features of Data Management and csv import (provided by Service Manager) are identified here so you can decide which tool best suits your import requirements.
Feature |
Data Management Import |
Csv Import |
Create new objects |
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Update existing objects based on certain criteria |
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Create and update relationships between objects |
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Create an object and update it in the same process |
ü |
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Create duplicate objects |
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Split one object into several different objects (using relationships) |
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Change a property as it is being imported |
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Create objects having different values for a certain property |
ü |
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Create objects having the same value for a certain property |
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Create templates for mapping source data to destination objects and properties |
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Supports multiple formats for the data source |
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†You must know the unique ID of each object. |
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