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  • #470145

    Kathy Geisler
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    Hi,

    I am working from the fresh install of V2 and wonder if it might be possible to export / import the listing files from my original V1 site?

    Please let me know if this is possible or not.

    thank you!!!

    #470152

    Guust
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    I suggest:
    Export from V1
    Check the columns, and make sure to create the same custom fields in V2
    Also make sure to have the same categories
    Add a listing manually in V2
    Export the V2 listings
    Compare the 2 CSV files
    You will see different column names etc, so you will need to do some adjusting
    For example , in V2 category IDs are used, not category names.

    Converting may be simpler and faster, because all custom fields, categories and price packages will be preserved.

    Thanks

    #470226

    Kathy Geisler
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    #470249

    Guust
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    As long all the category IDs are the same, and the custom fields are the same and have the same field key, then that should work.
    Listings on recurrent price packages, if any, will no longer work as expected.
    You also will have to deal with moving images most likely, depending on the final URL of the site.

    Thanks

    #470250

    Kathy Geisler
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    #470253

    Guust
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    So I should just change the ID numbers to match?
    Yes, you can change all the IDs of the categories in the CSV file to match the site you want to import in to.

    If you cannot import a CSV file into a WP site, then make sure you are using the latest WP version, see https://wpgeodirectory.com/docs-v2/faq/troubleshooting/#not-a-valid-csv-file

    #470259

    Kathy Geisler
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    #470261

    Guust
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    What’s the data for post type?
    That should be gd_place etc, and needs to exist of course.

    Export from the new site and compare the columns and data. Your import needs to match the correct format for the new site.

    If you want us to have a look at your settings then please post your URL and WP admin details in a private reply and we’ll have a look. We’ll also need a copy of the CSV file.

    Thanks

    #470262

    Kathy Geisler
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    #470307

    Guust
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    1. Compare the columns, the 2 exports must have matching columns, and they must be in the same order.

    2. You cannot import listings with a post ID, that will only work if you are trying to update listings with the same post ID. Imports of new listings must have an empty ID field.

    3. Importing the listings with user ID 2 will assign all the listings to your support user.

    Thanks

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    Kathy Geisler
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    Guust
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    Stiofan O’Connor
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