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Dynamic Content import items not imported

Asked by Seamoose IT Solutions 1 week ago Last activity 3 days ago

Hi, I am testing the Dynamic Content Import/Export feature in SP Page Builder 6.9.1 on Joomla 5.4.8.

I exported an existing Dynamic Content collection, modified one item value and then imported the same JSON file again. The import completed successfully and displayed the message: "Dynamic collection imported successfully"

However, none of the collection items were updated. I also tested by adding new items to the exported JSON and importing again. The import succeeds, but no new records are created in the collection item tables and the existing items remain unchanged.

Based on my tests, it appears that the import process handles the collection definition and fields, but not the collection items/item values themselves.

Is this a known bug?
Tx in advance for your feedback.
gr,
Peter

8 replies

Toufiq Senior Staff

1 week ago

Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out, and I apologize for any inconvenience caused by this oversight. Currently there is no option to export and import single collection or items. So, before import your dynamic content collections you need to delete all collections from your dynamic content area.

Note: Please keep a backup of your site.

Best regards,

Toufiqur Rahman (Team Lead, Support)

Seamoose IT Solutions Asked this

1 week ago

Hi Toufiq, tx for your clarification. I have around 50+ collections. How can I delete all of them in an efficient way, without deleting them one by one...
I didn't find this via the UI. Is there way to safely delete them via db?
Tx in advance for your response and advice.
gr,
Peter

Toufiq Senior Staff

1 week ago

Currently multiple delete feature isn't available. I will forward your issue to our developer team to add the bulk delete feature for dynamic collections. Thanks

Seamoose IT Solutions Asked this

1 week ago

Hi Toufiq, tx for your feedback. As I need this bulk delete feature urgently, any idea on the timeline for this? Is there a workaround by which I safely can delete the records from the collection (item) and asset tables or better option?
tx in advance for your retour and guidance.
gr,
Peter

Toufiq Senior Staff

1 week ago

We will try to add this feature in future update. Thanks

Seamoose IT Solutions Asked this

1 week ago

That would be fantastic!!
gr,
Peter

Seamoose IT Solutions Asked this

1 week ago

Hi Toufiq, I note that the new SPPB supports bulk actions on individual collection items which is great.
I would also need the same on collection level. So that I can remove all my collections at once, eg before importing new ones.

What would be the solution to have bulk actions on collection level?

Thanks in advance for your response.
gr,
Peter

Toufiq Senior Staff

1 week ago

We will add this feature in a future update. Thanks

Seamoose IT Solutions Asked this

5 days ago

Hi Toufiq, could this feature be released via SP Page Builder Pro v 6.11?
When could this be realsed?
tx,
Peter

Toufiq Senior Staff

5 days ago

The single collection import and export features were already released in an earlier version.

Seamoose IT Solutions Asked this

5 days ago

I know but I would also need the same on collection level. So that I can remove all my collections at once, eg before importing new ones.
You previously stated that this will be provided in a future version. As this is blocking to proceed in my website develoment I would need this feature soon or an eventual work around to delete all dynamic content collections and associated items via DB actions.
gr,
peter

Toufiq Senior Staff

5 days ago

The bulk delete function will add the next update.

Seamoose IT Solutions Asked this

4 days ago

OK perfect. Looking forcard to use the feature in SPPB 6.11.
When will this be released?
gr,
Peter

Toufiq Senior Staff

3 days ago

We are working on the next release. I think we will release it this month.