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MichaelGraham2's avatar
MichaelGraham2
Qrew Assistant Captain
9 years ago

How can I import an XML file from an external source?

I have various XML files from the same external source. I just wanted to know the best way to import.  It looks like the xml has different tables but they are linked.  I have tried exporting the xml ...
MCFNeil's avatar
MCFNeil
Qrew Captain
9 years ago
Depending on the nature of the data, you might be able to pull out some unique values, and use those as the key fields and the relationships.  Then you can just import the individual sheets to the appropriate tables, and boom, you've got it.

But I really have no idea about your situation.  Do you have more details about how the data is all connected and how you are hoping to use it in QB?
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    MichaelGraham2
    Qrew Assistant Captain
    9 years ago
    Its an xml feed of property data from an MLS System with related images and features.
    I want to be able to use the same feed to import into QuickBase with the minimum of fuss.