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Installing and using DataGrab

Installing and using DataGrab

Installation and usage instructions for DataGrab

Running imports periodically using cron

Running imports periodically using cron

How to get your server to automatically run your DataGrab saved imports.

DataGrab Configuration Options

DataGrab Configuration Options

A quick guide to DataGrab’s configuration options.

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CSV imports with DataGrab

A quick walkthrough of a CSV import

Importing data into ExpressionEngine 2 from WordPress

A brief introduction on how to use DataGrab to import data from a WordPress WXR XML file.

Installing new data types in DataGrab

DataGrab has the facility to import other kinds of data than default types that it comes bundled with (RSS, CSV and XML), simply by copying a new datatype folder to the correct place.

DataGrab and Matrix fields

Notes on using DataGrab to import into Matrix fields.

Importing into Playa fields with DataGrab

This is a quick tutorial on how to import into Playa fields using DataGrab (v1.6+)

Using DataGrab to backup your tumblr data

tumblr is a great system for creating a blog. It provides a free, lightweight blogging system, and has a powerful bookmarklet that makes it quick and easy to post new entries.

Importing comments with DataGrab

Version 1.5 of DataGrab has some initial support for adding comment to entries when using the XML import type.

Assigning authors to entries with DataGrab

How to assign authors to entries with a DataGrab import

Example XML formats

DataGrab can handle most XML formats. Here’s some examples.

Tag: exp:ajw_datagrab:run_saved_import

Reference for DataGrab’s {exp:ajw_datagrab:run_saved_import} tag

Increasing PHP memory limits

Finding and increasing your PHP memory limits for large imports.