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Hi guys,

I've been playing with the import process a bit, some things I found that is interesting I don't know if CiviCRM addresses.

1. When importing custom fields or fields that has set values (say radio button, checkboxes, selection boxes), how do CiviCRM ensure that the importing file values will to consistent to those values set on these fields in

civicrm_option_group
civicrm_option_value

Obviously this problem can be solved if the import person takes a look at the import file first and make sure that the values in the import file matches those stored in civicrm, but is any upcoming version going to address this? (Maybe using a field sub-matching??)

2. Some of the fields available for import in the contact importing process is not available when you use the create contact screen or edit an individual contact. In my mind I thought all the importable fields should be reflected in create a contact and edit contact screens.


Any feedback would be appreciated.


Cheers,

Chang