[support] alternatives to node_import?

[Marc Morris]

Thanks for the tip - however that is way beyond my scope.

Are there any other ways to import data?



On 7 Jan 2009, at 14:14, Nicolas Tostin wrote:

> You can write a php script import using calls to Drupal API like  
> show here
> http://acquia.com/blog/migrating-drupal-way-part-i-creating-node
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Marc Morris" <marc at cultmovieforums.com>
> To: <support at drupal.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 7:58 AM
> Subject: [support] alternatives to node_import?
>
>
>>
>>
>> I'm in the process of building a Drupal 6 site and I need to import
>> around 5,500 records from a Filemaker database into CCK. I've
>> exported a CVS file and I've tried the "node_import" module but I'm
>> having no luck whatsoever as it's still a work in progress.
>>
>> I keep getting a dropped server connection or a blank screen when
>> moving from step 3 to 4.
>>
>> Can anybody suggest any alternatives or a fix?
>>
>> I'm aware that users have used a previous version of Drupal to do the
>> import and then upgraded, but I'm already fully installed on D6.
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Marc
>>
>>
>>
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Marc Morris
Cult Movie Forums
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