Import Data

There are 2 ways to import data:

  • Create a TreNotes file from a specially formatted text file.
  • Import items from another TreNotes file.

Import Text File

The text file is formatted in a special way to define the structure of a TreNotes file. The important characteristics:

  • The first line of the text file is the title of the TreNotes file. It should not have leading space.
  • Each item is separated by a new line.
  • Items in the first level have one leading space.
  • To start a child level, add one space. e.g. a parent with 2 leading spaces, its children must have 3 spaces.
  • Import will terminate if the above format is not followed.

Sample file:

Screenshot 1

To import a text file:

  1. From the file list screen, tap Tools->Import..., or tap Menu->Import... for soft key menu.
  2. Select Text Files in the Type combobox.
  3. Select a file from the list.
  4. Select the type of note to be used.
  5. Tap Ok.
  6. Please wait while the list is importing. If there is any invalid entry, the import will terminate and a message is displayed. Otherwise, the imported list is displayed.

Note:

  • The created TreNotes file uses the same name as the import text file.

Import TreNotes File

When a TreNotes file is imported, all items from the file are inserted as children of the selected target item.

Screenshots for TreNotes file import:

Import Screenshot 1

Selected (parent) item in the destination file.

Import Screenshot 2

File to be imported.

Import Screenshot 3

Result after import.

To import a TreNotes file:

  1. If the current view is not the Default View, tap View->Default View, or tap Menu->View->Default View for soft key menu.
  2. Select the parent item of the import file.
  3. Tap Tools->Import/Export->Import File..., or tap Menu->File->Import File... for soft key menu.
  4. Select a file from the list.
  5. The imported list is displayed.

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