Export/Import Contacts

How to export and import contacts in HiDesc

Contact Export & Import

The Export and Import modules allow users to manage contact data efficiently by generating or uploading contact records in bulk using Excel or CSV formats. This facilitates reporting, backup, and bulk data operations.

Export Contacts

Purpose

The Export feature allows users to download contact data for reporting, analysis, or backup.

Features

File Format Options
PDF Excel (.xls)

PDF is disabled, Excel is the active format

Date Range Filter

From / To calendar inputs to filter contacts by creation or activity date

File Name

Auto-generated by default, editable for custom naming

Select Fields to Export

Name
Total Tasks
Total Files
Due Tasks

Checkboxes for fields to include in export

Steps to Export

1

Navigate to Contacts → Export

2

Select file format (Excel)

3

Choose the date range

4

Enter or accept the default file name

5

Select fields to export

6

Click Export

Import Contacts

Purpose

The Import feature enables bulk addition or update of contact records using a pre-formatted CSV file.

Features

Sample CSV Template

Downloadable template to ensure correct formatting

Sample CSV file

Drag and Drop / Upload

Drop the CSV file in the upload area or click Choose File

File Requirements
Max size 5 MB
File format CSV only

Import Steps

1

Navigate to Contacts → Import

2

Click Download Sample CSV file

3

Fill in contact details in the downloaded file

4

Drag & drop or select the completed CSV file

5

Click Import

Important Notes

Field Mapping may occur post-upload (not shown, but commonly implemented).

Validation checks typically include:
Required Name, Contact Type
Format Valid email format
Duplicate Duplicate detection

On successful import, contacts are added to the list and classified by type.

Export vs Import Comparison

Export Contacts

Primary Use Data Extraction
File Format Excel (.xls)
Data Flow System → File
Risk Level Low

Import Contacts

Primary Use Data Insertion
File Format CSV
Data Flow File → System
Risk Level Medium
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