Import/Export Maps and Methods

Classic Servoy
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I have the need to export data out of Servoy, then call an external application (like Applescript) that will process the data (like add contacts to Entourage or AddressBook), that then writes back to the file, and calls a Servoy method to import the data.

So how does one create an export file via a Servoy method, complete with the field map in that exported file (only specific fields are to be exported from the current found set)?

And how does one then import that file via a Sevoy method, complete with the field map to import the data (only specific fields are to be imported into the current found set, matching records updated by key field)?

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You can use the file plugin for that. It allows you to read and write files. You can then easily create your own “format”.

There is also commercial plugins available that allow you to write different formats a bit easier (csv, xml etc.).