I am trying to: import CSV data to a custom post type (Institutions) created with Types.
I have mapped the CSV fields to the Types Custom fields and mapped some CSV fields to Taxonomy fields. The field specified as post title imports fine, and the taxonomies import fine, and the log for the Ultimate CSV Importer plugin shows that the taxonomies are populating with the correct fields as mapped and reports success. However, when I open the CPT Institution in the Admin, none of the custom fields have any data. The taxonomies show the correct imported data but the custom fields are all blank. All fields are specified as single line. I've tried importing at least 10 times now without any success for the custom fields. Any ideas?
If there is another way to import csv data as custom post types + custom fields + taxonomies, please let me know. I can't attach a sample CSV.
Also, is there some setting in types that is keeping the custom fields from being duplicated as "WordPress Custom Fields" as shown in this screenshot or is that how it is supposed to look? When running the Ultimate CSV importer in the past on other sites with CPTs created by different plugins, the custom fields are duplicated there. Not sure this is relevent or not but thought it might help diagnose this issue.
Even - you should check the example file we shared for your reference to import the custom field data. I wonder why the custom fieds is not imported even though you have pro plugin.
You should try to check with above tutorial and let me know if that help you to resolve your issue.
However - another alternative to importing the data if that suits you is "WP All Import" which is paid plugin.
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Or you should try to google it the alternative plugin which suits your best requirements.
To clarify, I do not have the Pro plugin but I am told by the developer that it still works for custom field types of text, or text area. That is even stated at the link here: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-ultimate-csv-importer/ where it says
"Modules supported in Import and Export
Core Modules – Post, Page, Custom Post, Comments and Users.
Custom Post – CPT UI, CustomPress and default WordPress Custom Post.
Custom Field – CustomPress, WordPress default Text & Textarea fields of Types, Pods, etc,."
Types doesn't have fields called Text or Text area but I assume these are the same as the Types field types of Single Line or Multi-Line which are the only types of fields I have.
I couldn't get either of the other plugins to work either by formatting the data the way they require and I do not have access to All Import Pro. The Ultimate CSV Importer is the closest and has worked for this same data when not using Types so I think I have something set up incorrectly.
Is there a way I can send you my Types Group and a sample CSV to see if you have success or if I've done something wrong?
Also - Please dont forget tot check the test example file given within the section "Case Example" and try to download it and compare with your file.
if this doesn't help, feel free to send me your file for review but please confirm first that you followed the guidelines given with above Doc and you prepared the CSV file as per the "Case Example".
