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Export and import data
======================
.. |list| replace:: :icon:`oi-view-list` :guilabel:`(list)` icon
.. |actions| replace:: :icon:`fa-cog` :guilabel:`Actions`
In Odoo, it is sometimes necessary to export or import data for running reports, or for data
modification. This document covers the export and import of data into and out of Odoo.
@@ -19,19 +16,20 @@ Export data from Odoo
=====================
When working with a database, it is sometimes necessary to export data in a distinct file. Doing so
can aid in reporting on activities, although, Odoo provides a precise and easy reporting tool with
each available application.
can aid in reporting on activities, although, Odoo provides a precise reporting tool with each
available application.
With Odoo, the values can be exported from any field in any record. To do so, activate the list view
(|list|), on the items that need to be exported, then select the records that should be exported. To
select a record, tick the checkbox next to the corresponding record. Finally, click on |actions|,
then :guilabel:`Export`.
:icon:`fa-list` :guilabel:`(List)` icon, on the items that need to be exported, and then select the
records that should be exported. To select a record, tick the checkbox next to the corresponding
record. Finally, click the :guilabel:`Action` button, and select :icon:`fa-upload`
:guilabel:`Export`.
.. image:: export_import_data/list-view-export.png
:alt: View of the different things to enable/click to export data.
When clicking on :guilabel:`Export`, an :guilabel:`Export Data` pop-over window appears, with
several options for the data to export:
When clicking on :icon:`fa-upload` :guilabel:`Export`, a :guilabel:`Export Data` pop-over window
appears, with several options for the data to export:
.. image:: export_import_data/export-data-overview.png
:alt: Overview of options to consider when exporting data in Odoo.
@@ -39,27 +37,27 @@ several options for the data to export:
#. With the :guilabel:`I want to update data (import-compatable export)` option ticked, the system
only shows the fields that can be imported. This is helpful in the case where the :ref:`existing
records need to be updated <essentials/update-data>`. This works like a filter. Leaving the box
unticked, gives many more field options because it shows all the fields, not just the ones that
unticked, gives many more field options because it shows all the fields, not only the ones that
can be imported.
#. When exporting, there is the option to export in two formats: `.csv` and `.xls`. With `.csv`,
items are separated by a comma, while `.xls` holds information about all the worksheets in a
file, including both content and formatting.
#. These are the items that can be exported. Use the :guilabel:`> (right arrow)` icon to display
more sub-field options. Use the :guilabel:`Search` bar to find specific fields. To use the
:guilabel:`Search` option more efficiently, click on all the :guilabel:`> (right arrows)` to
display all fields.
#. The :guilabel:`+ (plus sign)` icon button is present to add fields to the :guilabel:`Fields to
export` list.
#. The :guilabel:`↕️ (up-down arrow)` to the left of the selected fields can be used to move the
fields up and down, to change the order in which they are displayed in the exported file.
Drag-and-drop using the :guilabel:`↕️ (up-down arrow)` icon.
#. The :guilabel:`🗑️ (trash can)` icon is used to remove fields. Click on the :guilabel:`🗑️ (trash
can)` icon to remove the field.
#. These are the items that can be exported. Use the :icon:`fa-chevron-right` :guilabel:`(Show
sub-fields)` icon to display more sub-field options. Use the :guilabel:`Search` bar to find
specific fields. To use the :guilabel:`Search` option more efficiently, click on all the
:icon:`fa-chevron-right` :guilabel:`(Show sub-fields)` icon to display all fields.
#. The :icon:`fa-plus` :guilabel:`(Select field)` icon button is present to add fields to the
:guilabel:`Fields to export` list.
#. The :icon:`fa-sort` :guilabel:`(Sort)` icon to the left of the selected fields can be used to
move the fields up and down, to change the order in which they are displayed in the exported
file. Drag-and-drop using the :icon:`fa-sort` :guilabel:`(Sort)` icon.
#. The :icon:`fa-trash` :guilabel:`(Remove field)` icon is used to remove fields. Click the
:icon:`fa-trash` :guilabel:`(Remove field)` icon to remove the field.
#. For recurring reports, it is helpful to save export presets. Select all the needed fields, and
click on the template drop-down menu. Once there, click on :guilabel:`New template`, and give a
unique name to the export just created. Click the :guilabel:`💾 (floppy drive)` icon to save the
configuration. The next time the same list needs to be exported, select the related template that
was previously saved from the drop-down menu.
unique name to the export template. Click the :icon:`fa-floppy-o` :guilabel:`(floppy drive)` icon
to save the configuration. The next time the same list needs to be exported, select the related
template that was previously saved from the drop-down menu.
.. tip::
It is helpful to know the field's external identifier. For example, :guilabel:`Related Company`
@@ -102,18 +100,19 @@ Data can be imported on any Odoo business object using either Excel (`.xlsx`) or
(Comma-separated Values)` (`.csv`) formats. This includes: contacts, products, bank statements,
journal entries, and orders.
Open the view of the object to which the data should be imported/populated, click the :icon:`fa-cog`
(:guilabel:`gear`) icon and select :guilabel:`Import records`.
Open the view of the object to which the data should be imported/populated, click on :icon:`fa-cog`
:guilabel:`(Action)` icon, and in the drop-down menu select :icon:`fa-upload` :guilabel:`(Import
records)`.
.. image:: export_import_data/import-button.png
:alt: Action menu revealed with the import records option highlighted.
Click :icon:`fa-download`:guilabel:`Import Template for Customers` at the center of the page to
download a :ref:`template <essentials/export_import_data/adapt-a-template>` and populate it with
the company's own data. Such templates can be imported in one click since the data mapping is
already preconfigured.
Click :icon:`fa-upload`:guilabel:`Import Template for Customers` at the center of the page to
download a :ref:`template <essentials/export_import_data/adapt-a-template>` and populate it with the
company's own data. Such templates can be imported in one click since the data mapping is already
preconfigured.
To upload the downloaded template or your own file, follow the next steps:
To upload the downloaded template or an existing file, follow the next steps:
#. Click :guilabel:`Upload Data File` and select the desired file.
#. Adjust the :guilabel:`Formatting` options as needed (for CSV files only).
@@ -152,15 +151,15 @@ Once the template is downloaded, proceed to follow these steps:
fit any field within Odoo. However, new columns can be mapped manually when the import is tested.
Search the drop-down menu for the corresponding field.
.. image:: export_import_data/field_list.png
.. image:: export_import_data/field-list.png
:alt: Drop-down menu expanded in the initial import screen on Odoo.
Then, use this field's label in the import file to ensure future imports are successful.
.. tip::
Another useful way to find out the proper column names to import is to export a sample file
using the fields that should be imported. This way, if there is not a sample import template,
the names are accurate.
Another useful way to find out the proper column names to import is to export a sample file using
the fields to be imported. This way, if there is not a sample import template, the names are
accurate.
.. _essentials/external-id:
@@ -168,8 +167,8 @@ Once the template is downloaded, proceed to follow these steps:
Import from another application
-------------------------------
The :guilabel:`External ID` (ID) is a unique identifier for the line item. Feel free to use one
from previous software to facilitate the transition to Odoo.
The :guilabel:`External ID` (ID) is a unique identifier for a line item. It is possible to use an
:guilabel:`External ID` (ID) from previous software to facilitate the transition to Odoo.
Setting an ID is not mandatory when importing, but it helps in many cases:
@@ -201,7 +200,7 @@ the column may be mapped to a field that is not proposed by default.
If this happens, check the :guilabel:`Show fields of relation fields (advanced) option`, then a
complete list of fields becomes available for each column.
.. image:: export_import_data/field_list.png
.. image:: export_import_data/field-list.png
:alt: Searching for the field to match the tax column.
Change data import format
@@ -224,7 +223,7 @@ the preferred format using *ISO 8601* to define the format.
.. important::
*ISO 8601* is an international standard, covering the worldwide exchange, along with the
communication of date and time-related data. For example, the date format should be `YYYY-MM-DD`.
So, in the case of July 24th 1981, it should be written as `1981-07-24`.
In the case of July 24th 1981, it should be written as `1981-07-24`.
.. tip::
When importing Excel files (`.xls`, `.xlsx`), consider using *date cells* to store dates. This
@@ -371,7 +370,7 @@ The tags should be separated by a comma, without any spacing. For example, if a
linked to both tags: `Manufacturer` and `Retailer` then 'Manufacturer,Retailer' needs to be encoded
in the same column of the :abbr:`CSV (Comma-separated Values)` file.
- :download:`CSV file for Manufacturer, Retailer <export_import_data/m2m_customers_tags.csv>`
- :download:`CSV file for Manufacturer, Retailer <export_import_data/m2m-customers-tags.csv>`
Import one2many relationships
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
@@ -381,33 +380,34 @@ reserved in the :abbr:`CSV (Comma-separated Values)` file for each order line. T
is imported on the same row as the information relative to order. Any additional lines need an
additional row that does not have any information in the fields relative to the order.
As an example, here is a :abbr:`CSV (Comma-separated Values)` file of some quotations that can be
imported, based on demo data:
.. example::
A company imports quotations using a :abbr:`CSV (Comma-separated Values)` file, based on demo
data:
- :download:`File for some Quotations
<export_import_data/purchase.order_functional_error_line_cant_adpat.csv>`
- :download:`File for some quotations <export_import_data/o2m-quotations-order-lines.csv>`
The following :abbr:`CSV (Comma-separated Values)` file shows how to import purchase orders with
their respective purchase order lines:
A company imports purchase orders with their respective purchase order lines using a :abbr:`CSV
(Comma-separated Values)` file:
- :download:`Purchase orders with their respective purchase order lines
<export_import_data/o2m_purchase_order_lines.csv>`
- :download:`Purchase orders with their respective purchase order lines
<export_import_data/o2m-purchase-order-lines.csv>`
The following :abbr:`CSV (Comma-separated Values)` file shows how to import customers and their
respective contacts:
A company imports customers and their respective contacts using a :abbr:`CSV (Comma-separated
Values)` file:
- :download:`Customers and their respective contacts
<export_import_data/o2m-customers-contacts.csv>`
- :download:`Customers and their respective contacts
<export_import_data/o2m_customers_contacts.csv>`
Import image files
------------------
To import image files along with the :ref:`uploaded <essentials/export_import_data/get-started>`
CSV or Excel file, follow the next steps:
To import image files along with the :ref:`uploaded <essentials/export_import_data/get-started>` CSV
or Excel file, follow the next steps:
#. Add the image file names to the relevant :guilabel:`Image` column in the data file.
#. :ref:`Upload the data file <essentials/export_import_data/get-started>` or reload it by
clicking :guilabel:`Load Data File`.
#. :ref:`Upload the data file <essentials/export_import_data/get-started>` or reload it by clicking
:guilabel:`Load Data File`.
#. Click :guilabel:`Upload your files` under the :guilabel:`Files to import` section.
#. Select the relevant image files. The number of files selected appears next to the button.
#. Click :guilabel:`Test` to verify that all data is valid.
@@ -416,15 +416,16 @@ CSV or Excel file, follow the next steps:
imported without any image.
.. note::
- The :guilabel:`Files to import` section is enabled if your product template has an
- The :guilabel:`Files to import` section is enabled if the product template has an
:guilabel:`Image` column with all fields populated.
- The image file names in the data file must correspond to the uploaded image files.
- When importing a large number of images, you can specify the maximum batch size in megabytes
and set a delay to prevent the system from becoming overloaded. To do so, :doc:`enable the
developer mode <../general/developer_mode>` and fill in the :guilabel:`Max size per
batch` and the :guilabel:`Delay after each batch` fields in the :guilabel:`Files to import`
section. By default, the delay meets the RPC/API call limit defined in the `Odoo Cloud -
Acceptable Use Policy <https://www.odoo.com/acceptable-use>`_.
- When importing a large number of images, specify the maximum batch size in megabytes and set a
delay to prevent the system from becoming overloaded. To do so, :doc:`enable the developer mode
<../general/developer_mode>` and fill in the :guilabel:`Max size per batch` and the
:guilabel:`Delay after each batch` fields in the :guilabel:`Files to import` section. By
default, the delay meets the RPC/API call limit defined in the `Odoo Cloud - Acceptable Use
Policy <https://www.odoo.com/acceptable-use>`_.
Import records several times
----------------------------
@@ -443,8 +444,8 @@ Value not provided for a specific field
---------------------------------------
If all fields are not set in the CSV file, Odoo assigns the default value for every non-defined
field. But, if fields are set with empty values in the :abbr:`CSV (Comma-separated Values)` file,
Odoo sets the empty value in the field, instead of assigning the default value.
field. However, if fields are set with empty values in the :abbr:`CSV (Comma-separated Values)`
file, Odoo sets the empty value in the field, instead of assigning the default value.
Export/import different tables from an SQL application to Odoo
--------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -505,8 +506,8 @@ the original database).
The two files produced are ready to be imported in Odoo without any modifications. After having
imported these two :abbr:`CSV (Comma-separated Values)` files, there are four contacts and three
companies (the first two contacts are linked to the first company). Keep in mind to first import
the companies, and then the people.
companies (the first two contacts are linked to the first company). Keep in mind to first import the
companies, and then the people.
.. _essentials/update-data:
@@ -519,10 +520,10 @@ Existing data can be updated in bulk through a data import, as long as the :ref:
Prepare data export
-------------------
To update data through an import, first navigate to the data to be updated, and select the |list| to
activate list view. On the far-left side of the list, tick the checkbox for any record to be
updated. Then, click |actions|, and select :icon:`fa-upload` :guilabel:`Export` from the drop-down
menu.
To update data through an import, first navigate to the data to be updated, and select the
:icon:`oi-view-list` :guilabel:`(List)` icon to activate list view. On the far-left side of the
list, tick the checkbox for any record to be updated. Then, click :guilabel:`Actions` button, and
select :icon:`fa-upload` :guilabel:`Export` from the drop-down menu.
On the resulting :guilabel:`Export Data` pop-up window, tick the checkbox labeled, :guilabel:`I want
to update data (import-compatible export)`. This automatically includes the *External ID* in the

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Activities,Company,Customer,Order Date,Order Reference,Pricelist,Order Lines/Product Template,Order Lines/Quantity,Order Lines/Unit Price,Order Lines/Discount (%),Order Lines/Taxes
Answer questions,My Company (San Francisco),Ready Mat,2025-12-01 10:37:22,S00003,Public Pricelist (USD),Virtual Interior Design,10,30.75,0,Tax 10%
,,,,,,[FURN_7777] Office Chair,1,70,0,Tax 10%
,,,,,,Deposit,5,150,0,
,My Company (San Francisco),Ready Mat,2025-11-01 11:37:00,S00002,Public Pricelist (USD),Virtual Interior Design,24,75,0,Tax 10%
,,,,,,Virtual Home Staging,30,38.25,0,Tax 10%
1 Activities Company Customer Order Date Order Reference Pricelist Order Lines/Product Template Order Lines/Quantity Order Lines/Unit Price Order Lines/Discount (%) Order Lines/Taxes
2 Answer questions My Company (San Francisco) Ready Mat 2025-12-01 10:37:22 S00003 Public Pricelist (USD) Virtual Interior Design 10 30.75 0 Tax 10%
3 [FURN_7777] Office Chair 1 70 0 Tax 10%
4 Deposit 5 150 0
5 My Company (San Francisco) Ready Mat 2025-11-01 11:37:00 S00002 Public Pricelist (USD) Virtual Interior Design 24 75 0 Tax 10%
6 Virtual Home Staging 30 38.25 0 Tax 10%

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"Order Reference","Supplier","Destination","Pricelist","Order Lines / Product","Order Lines / Quantity"
"PO000020","ASUSTeK","Stock","Default Purchase Pricelist","ADPT",20
,,,,"CARD",30
,,,,"C-Case",40
"PO000021","Axelor","Stock","Default Purchase Pricelist","CD",5
,,,,"CPUa8",15
1 Order Reference Supplier Destination Pricelist Order Lines / Product Order Lines / Quantity
2 PO000020 ASUSTeK Stock Default Purchase Pricelist ADPT 20
3 CARD 30
4 C-Case 40
5 PO000021 Axelor Stock Default Purchase Pricelist CD 5
6 CPUa8 15