Have you looked at the import scripts in /wp-admin ?
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If it’s custom the only way you’re not going to have to import it by hand is to write an import script.
I will look in that folder. I dont mind writing a custom script, but a simple script would make a great starting point. (The import from MT script is more complex than I need).
Thanks for the info.
You can still use ideas from import-mt.php
I am a little busy these days, but do ping me if you need help with something wp related that you can’t sort out.
mail @ carthik dot net
Carthik(?),
Things are going along well. import-mt is well written compared to import-textfoobar. I gave up on PHP and reverted to PERL, since thats what my original parser is written in, it made my life easier.
One question:
What is the difference between post_name and post_title? Can they be the same?
If it makes any difference, I am importing a recipe database. The recipes have a Title obviously, but I dont know what post_name would be.
Mail: matt @ mattfischer d0t c0m
mfischer2-
Any luck getting your text file import script working? I would like a copy if your willing to share.
Thanks,
Brian
@brian,
do you realize you replied to a post from 2004?
I didn’t notice the date. However, I have not been able to find a way importing a text file into WP.
Do you know of a way to import a text file into WP?
Thanks,
Brian
Brian,
I just stumbled upon your post…and I too am looking for a way to import a text file into WP. I am working on modifying some stuff right now, but I’m brand new to PHP and I know there’s got to be something already written.
Does anyone know of the easiest way to import a text file into WP?
Thanks,
Katie
I provide some thoughts and instruction on how one might go about importing generic text documents into WordPress using the MT import, here:
http://wordpress.org/support/topic/37854
Thank you,
I will look over it…what you’re suggesting will def. be easier than the way I was going about it. Since I will have to parse the document somehow/someway no matter what I do, this looks like it will be easy because the import function is already written.
I have already started hacking away at the wp-mail.php function…taking away all the pop mail stuff and adding my code to take .txt files from a specified directory and post them. I’m stuck on the post part – prob. cause I’m not familiar with php or wp functions at all?
I will look in to your way/suggestion…and may have some questions for you later 🙂
Thank you,
Katie
