Exporting CSV files to edit...few questions

knockahoma · 04-03-2010, 02:44 PM

I haven't delved much into editing databases in the past. But, in trying to figure out how to save universes in case of bugs, I started tinkering around. OFG, if you're still around, I think using these import/export features will go a long way toward resolving our concerns about bugs that run thru saved games, until a crash.

I could use a little advice. I went to Functions Page and exported data to CSV files. Specifically, I was editing player contracts. But, the directions seemed a little fuzzy on how to import the new info back into the game.

I first configured (chose which items I wanted in a spread sheet to show up). I chose only the contracts. After that was done though, I sort of got lost on the import.

What button do I hit to re-import that new info? Would I import Rosters, or Stats, or something else? I am exporting "Data", but I don't see an "Import Data" button.

knockahoma · 04-04-2010, 01:45 PM

Anyone?

MrHaroldG · 04-05-2010, 03:43 AM

You can't re-import the .csv files.

knockahoma · 04-05-2010, 07:12 AM

Ah. Thanks, Harold. The section on how to export .csv files was right below the description on how to edit stats and re-import. I just assumed the .csv's could be re-imported, too. So, people use these "dumps" for what? Just easier viewing?

Jaxxvain · 04-05-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by knockahoma

Ah. Thanks, Harold. The section on how to export .csv files was right below the description on how to edit stats and re-import. I just assumed the .csv's could be re-imported, too. So, people use these "dumps" for what? Just easier viewing?

Yeah, that and some of the utilities can use those files, though I think they use the SQL files more than the .csv files nowadays.

knockahoma · 04-07-2010, 10:06 AM

Thanks Jax

Since you're an online league, what extra steps do you take to protect your league history?

04-03-2010, 02:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
knockahoma All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 792 Thanks: 14 Thanked 77x in 31 posts	Exporting CSV files to edit...few questions I haven't delved much into editing databases in the past. But, in trying to figure out how to save universes in case of bugs, I started tinkering around. OFG, if you're still around, I think using these import/export features will go a long way toward resolving our concerns about bugs that run thru saved games, until a crash. I could use a little advice. I went to Functions Page and exported data to CSV files. Specifically, I was editing player contracts. But, the directions seemed a little fuzzy on how to import the new info back into the game. I first configured (chose which items I wanted in a spread sheet to show up). I chose only the contracts. After that was done though, I sort of got lost on the import. What button do I hit to re-import that new info? Would I import Rosters, or Stats, or something else? I am exporting "Data", but I don't see an "Import Data" button. Last edited by knockahoma; 04-03-2010 at 02:46 PM.

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MrHaroldG Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 276 Thanks: 75 Thanked 12x in 9 posts	You can't re-import the .csv files. __________________ "He hits from both sides of the plate. He's amphibious." - Yogi Berra

04-05-2010, 07:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
knockahoma All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 792 Thanks: 14 Thanked 77x in 31 posts	Ah. Thanks, Harold. The section on how to export .csv files was right below the description on how to edit stats and re-import. I just assumed the .csv's could be re-imported, too. So, people use these "dumps" for what? Just easier viewing? Last edited by knockahoma; 04-05-2010 at 07:14 AM.

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04-04-2010, 01:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
knockahoma All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 792 Thanks: 14 Thanked 77x in 31 posts	Anyone?

04-07-2010, 10:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
knockahoma All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 792 Thanks: 14 Thanked 77x in 31 posts	Thanks Jax Since you're an online league, what extra steps do you take to protect your league history?