Introduction
Empress, a robust business solution software, provides numerous features and utilities tailored for developers to facilitate seamless data handling and integration. One such feature is the import-csv utility in the bench module. This feature is specifically designed to cater to the import of very large CSV files, a common task in many software development and data management scenarios.
The import-csv feature is not subject to timeouts, a characteristic advantage when compared to the web interface. This makes it particularly useful in scenarios where large files need to be imported without any interruptions.
The import-csv Feature
The import-csv utility can be invoked using the following syntax:
bench --site test.erpnext.com import-csv ~/Downloads/Activity_Type.csv
In this command, bench is the command-line utility, --site test.erpnext.com is the site where you want to import the CSV file, and import-csv ~/Downloads/Activity_Type.csv specifies the CSV file you want to import.
Options for import-csv
The import-csv feature also provides several options that developers can utilize to customize the import process. To understand these options, you can use the --help command:
$ bench import-csv --help
This will output a help message detailing the options:
Usage: bench import-csv [OPTIONS] PATH
Import CSV using data import tool
Options:
--only-insert Do not overwrite existing records
--submit-after-import Submit document after importing it
--ignore-encoding-errors Ignore encoding errors while converting to unicode
--help Show this message and exit.
These options provide the following functionalities:
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--only-insert: This option ensures that the import process does not overwrite any existing records. -
--submit-after-import: This option submits the document after importing it. -
--ignore-encoding-errors: This option instructs the utility to ignore any encoding errors that occur during the conversion to unicode.
Summary
The import-csv feature in the bench module of Empress is a powerful tool for developers. It’s capable of importing large CSV files without any timeouts, providing a robust and reliable solution for data integration tasks. The feature also offers a range of options that can be utilized to further customize the import process, thereby contributing to the development and customization of business solutions in Empress.