How do I set up the import to bring in associated IDs and fields from other tabl

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7 years 3 weeks ago #6277 by Melanie Vrummell
Hi,

I am just beginning with VData and have a couple of questions.

I have OSProperty by Joomdonation and want to set up automatic updates to import from another (source) database so that when a new record is added it creates a new record in my osproperty database, when a record is updated it amends the record in my osproperty database etc.

Am I approaching this right:

1. I created a profile for my OSProperty database following the instructions and set it to Update and chose my 'properties' table.
2. I am creating a source import now, and I can select all the fields from my source table. However I have 3 other associated tables that need the data importing at the same time i.e. property_address, and 2 fields from 2 other tables to get the agent_id and company_id

I can only seem to select one table from the import fields list. How do I select those other tables? Without them my record will not know where to place my incoming properties (against a company and agent).

I did wonder if I need to do something with the profile i.e. add joins? but I am unsure and it doesn't say in the instructions.

Any help would be most appreciated

Kind regards

Mel

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7 years 3 weeks ago #6285 by Daniel
Hi,
Yes, you need to edit profiles and use Joins to include other tables, Please check the documentation here: www.wdmtech.com/vdata-documentation-setup-profiles

Thanks
Daniel

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