Ability to erase field contents via import

• 05-25-2009, 12:07 PM

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  FlatRockStan Joined about 3 years ago Posts 8	Ability to erase field contents via import Import (XML): In addition to current protocol that blank field means leave data as is, add a way to erase the field (except required system fields) - using a special character or character combination (make sure Excel/XML compatible)
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• 05-25-2009, 4:40 PM

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  Gordon Joined about 4 years ago Posts 186	Re: Import; erase field I agree.  I several special purpose fields in my member record and it would be nice to be able to clear a field rather than having to populate the cell with "blank".
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• 05-06-2010, 7:57 AM

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  Chief_Apricot Joined about 5 years ago Toronto Posts 4,263	Re: Import; erase field In next version 3.5 import will be totally redesigned and we plan to provide special system word (like CLEAR) that will allow to erase field contents during import.  Dmitry Buterin, Chief Apricot
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• 09-28-2010, 10:35 AM

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  Chief_Apricot Joined about 5 years ago Toronto Posts 4,263	Re: Ability to erase field contents via import This is now possible in version 4.0: fields can be clear by using CLEAR in the cell content for custom fields and NEVER for date fields (e.g. renewal date) Dmitry Buterin, Chief Apricot
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