Custom transformations for data import

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25 เมษายน 2555 5:26

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MSDN states that we can do custom transformation mapping using the web services instead of the data import wizard to import our data. I know that we can do simple transformation such as these by playing around with the datamap XML but how can one go about doing custom transformation that are not otherwise supported with XML? Your help is greatly appreciated.
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25 เมษายน 2555 21:49

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Hi Marc,

They are referring to the fact that you can create a custom tool (written in c# or vb.net) that uses the CRM SDK (software developers kit) to import data in more complex situations.

You can read me about it here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg327971.aspx

hth,

Scott
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25 เมษายน 2555 22:00

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Hi Scott,

You're saying that we would have to do the parsing/transformation/insertion (with SDK) of the input/file ourselves all with .Net code? Of course that can be done but it is kind of dreadful. I hoped there would be a way to mix .Net code with the Import tool of the CRM using the SDK.

Thanks,
Marc
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26 เมษายน 2555 5:51

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Yes, that would be good, but it is not possible today. The only option you might have is to import the Raw data into CRM and then use plugins to do any transformations after the records are created. You also might like to look at scribe, which gives you more control over your import transformations.

Hth,

Scott
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26 เมษายน 2555 12:46

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I am actually going for a Scribe training in a week or two, seems to be a cool product. Thanks for you input.
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