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Exporting field across types
February 25, 2010, 08:02:16 pm
I just noticed (or it just clicked) that when using the export select field option, you can include data from multiple contact types, but have to explicitly state each one, even if the fields are generic across types. This is different than some of the other field selection tools (e.g. profiles) where cross-type fields (like address fields) are gathered under the generic "contacts" type.

This would be a very useful functionality, esp. with the expanded subtype capability. As it stands, if you want to export addresses for indivs/orgs/househlds you have to list each set of addresses separately, and then you get a very cumbersome csv file.
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