How to Insert Content Versions with Dataimporter

TIP: You should review the Batch Size and API type before inserting a large number of ContentVersion records. The recommended API Type for ContentVersion in Dataimporter is the REST API, with a Batch Size of 10.

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1. Create an Insert Job

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Create a new Job, making sure you choose Insert as the Job type. In the Source, make sure you have selected CSV.

2. Upload your ZIP & CSV File

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The ZIP file should contain all of the files that you wish to Insert. The CSV file must be called 'format_file.csv' and must contain a column called 'PathOnClient'. This column should contain the name of the files as they are in your ZIP File.

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3. Map the Fields

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Map the fields based of the information if the CSV Formatting file. You should not map the Body field at this stage.

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4. Preview your Insert

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Preview your Mappings and Formula fields to make sure the Data is as you expect. Once you are happy with this, you can click on Submit to run the Job.

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5. Run the Job

View the History of the Job to see how many records succeeded and Failed, as well as perform Functions such as Rollback.