CSV import - update entries

[MikeW]

I have imported assets via CSV successfully. If I want to make changes to the assets I've already uploaded via another CSV file how do I get them to update? I have tested this and because they are the same assets it doesn't import or update the fields/data because the entry/asset already exists.

Is it possible to upload a new CSV file to update/sync the asset information that is already there via another CSV file or do you need to delete the asset import again fresh?

Thanks

[James Ainsworth]

Hi @MikeW

I'm assuming that you are using the Upload Assets option under Asset Management.  While this is a great utility for uploading small batches of new assets there is a more sophisticated import which can be used. 

Have a look here and let us know if this is something that would work better for you.  https://wiki.hornbill.com/index.php/CSV_Asset_Import

Regards,

James

[MikeW]

Hi @James Ainsworth

Yes that will be another tool that I will likely test before we do a full import. Does basic Upload Assets not have an update function I presume then?

Mike

[James Ainsworth]

HI @MikeW

No, I don't believe that the basic upload assets has an update function.  It was provided more for a simple way of processing small one-off batches of new assets.  Your bet bet would be the Asset Import Utility.

[MikeW]

Thanks @James Ainsworth am looking at the CSV asset import utility now