Generally EssentialPIM imports data via File -> Import -> "Module name" -> "Data type" menu. This topic covers data types supported by EssentialPIM.
Calendar
- iCal, calendar evens can be imported from iCal calendar files (*.ics). This is a common format for calendar files, used by many scheduling applications and online services (i.e. Google). The import dialog window will allow you to import already downloaded iCal file or the one located online, just mention path to it in the corresponding field.
- CSV, imports appointments from a *.csv file, a common data exchange format that is widely supported by lots of applications. Find the detailed instructions here.
- EPIM, imports appointments from another *.epim database file.
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You can subscribe to public or shared online iCal calendars using the Subscribe feature. |
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iCal calendars can also be imported by dragging and dropping your iCal (*.ics) files directly into the calendar window. |
Tasks
- iCal, tasks can be imported from *.ics files, as well. The import dialog window will allow you to import already downloaded iCal file or the one located online, just mention path to it in the corresponding field.
- CSV, imports tasks from a *.csv files, a common data exchange format that is widely supported by lots of applications. Find detailed instructions here.
- EPIM, imports tasks from another *.epim database file. All tasks are imported exactly as they are in the imported file, preserving their structure.
Notes
- RTF/TXT, *.rtf and *.txt files are imported as a note, simultaneous import of multiple files is also supported.
- TreePad, imports TreePad *.hjt files. The hierarchical notes structure will be preserved upon import.
- KeyNote, imports KeyNote *.knt files. The hierarchical notes structure will be preserved upon import.
- EPIM, imports notes from another *.epim database file. All notes are imported exactly as they are in the imported file, preserving their structure.
Contacts
- vCard imports contacts from *.vcf files. Contacts are imported into selected group in the Contacts module.
- CSV, imports contacts from a *.csv files, a common data exchange format that is widely supported by lots of applications. Find detailed instructions here.
- EPIM, imports contacts from another *.epim database file. All contacts are imported exactly as they are in the imported file, preserving their structure.
Passwords
- CSV import process is similar to the one in Contacts and is described above.
- Roboform HTML imports *.html files from Roboform.
- KeyPass XML imports *.xml files created in KeyPass.
- EPIM, imports passwords from another *.epim database file. All password entries are imported exactly as they are in the imported file, preserving their structure.
EML - imports email messages from the *.eml files. Messages will be imported into the selected folder.
Outlook import
Imports data from MS Outlook *.pst files. You will be able to choose which Outlook data to import. If you wish to import mail, select the destination email account in EssentialPIM (Note, you might need to create an email account in EssentialPIM first if this option is disabled).
EPIM import
Allows you to import all types of data (except for mail) from another *.epim database file. All the data will be imported exactly as it is in the imported file, preserving its structure and links in between different items.