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docs/usage/import_export.md

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* **YAML** (Yet Another Markup Language): Very similar to JSON
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* **XML** (Extensible Markup Language): Good support with nested data structures. Similar use cases as JSON and YAML.
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* **Excel**: Similar to CSV, but in a native Excel format. Can be opened in Excel and LibreOffice Calc. Does not support nested
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data structures or sub-data (like parameters, attachments, etc.), very well (many columns are generated, as every
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possible sub-data is exported as a separate column).
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Also, you can select between the following export levels:
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docs/usage/information_provider_system.md

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add the alternative names "Datasheet" and "Image" to the alternative names field of the attachment types.
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## Bulk import
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If you want to update the information of multiple parts, you can use the bulk import system: Go to a part table and select
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the parts you want to update. In the bulk actions dropdown select "Bulk info provider import" and click "Apply".
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You will be redirected to a page, where you can select how part fields should be mapped to info provider fields, and the
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results will be shown.
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## Data providers
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The system tries to be as flexible as possible, so many different information sources can be used.

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