Chapter 4. Importing and exporting data

Table of Contents

4.1. Overview

4.1.1. Importing data

4.1.2. Exporting data

4.2. Importing data from a CSV file

4.2.1. How import works

4.2.2. Mapping a field to a column

4.2.3. Mapping a field to a column with a specific format

4.2.4. Mapping a field using a custom expression

4.2.4.1. Fields with missing data (default values)

4.2.4.2. Fields with data in multiple columns (merging columns)

4.2.4.3. Fields with data in the same column (splitting columns)

4.2.5. Field types

4.3. Importing clients from Apple Contacts

4.3.1. How import works

4.3.2. Syncing Fanurio with Apple Contacts

4.4. Importing time from an iCalendar file

4.4.1. How import works

4.4.2. Importing recurring events

4.4.3. Reimporting recurring events with a different occurrence time (unlikely)

4.5. Importing time from QuickBooks

4.5.1. Initial setup

4.5.2. Exporting time from Fanurio

4.5.3. Importing time in QuickBooks Pro

4.6. Importing data from IGG Software's iBiz

4.6.1. How to import an iBiz database

4.6.1.1. What to do if the conversion fails?

4.6.1.2. What to do if the conversion succeeds with errors?

4.6.1.3. Which iBiz elements are imported by Fanurio?

4.6.2. How is Fanurio different from iBiz?

4.6.2.1. Clients

4.6.2.2. Projects

4.6.2.3. Job events

4.6.2.4. Job event groups

4.6.2.5. Custom job events

4.6.2.6. To Do items

4.6.2.7. Timers

4.6.2.8. File Cabinet

4.6.2.9. Estimates

4.6.2.10. Invoices

4.6.2.11. Invoice Reminders

4.6.2.12. Statements

4.6.2.13. Taxes

4.6.2.14. Payments

4.6.2.15. Templates

4.6.2.16. Reports

4.6.2.17. Document Monitor

4.6.2.18. The workday pane

4.6.2.19. iBank integration

4.6.2.20. Applescript and Automator integration

4.6.2.21. Networking

4.6.2.22. Platforms

4.7. Exporting projects to an iCalendar file