Overview

Data import is the general term for bringing outside data into CSpace by methods other than simple data entry.

See also: Design and Scope JIRA around Import

This page describes a scope of work for one development sprint.

Must Have for Release 1.5

• Admin can import data in XML
• Admin can relate records on import, when such relationships are present in existing data
• Admin can generate a summary report for each import showing number of records read, rejected, accepted, etc.
• System allows incremental imports
• System has import failure modes which can be specified by the caller

Out of Scope for Release 1.5

• System has validation modes which can be specified by the caller on import
• System checks for duplicate records on import
• System allows import from Excel files
• UI for Import: Wireframes - Import