For Data Import, you need to understand the entity relationships (data model)
both of the original application as well as Ofbiz. Demo*.xml files as well
as the book and online resources will help you understand the ofbiz data
model. Once you do that, there are couple of options that I went with to
actually import the data

1. To use scriptella.javaforge.net - a very handy and flexible framework for
massaging/importing data
2. Using Entity engine - I managed to separate Entity Engine out and write
utility which allows you to specify mapping fields from one data source to
the Ofbiz one.

I have mentioned a few things that I learned and thought would be useful to
others about Ofbiz entities and in general at ritesht.blogspot.com

Hope that helps. 


Grahame Jordan wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Being a noob I am just wondering how to import existing data into the 
> application.
> 
> I have an existing product/pricelist, the sales guys are using Goldmine 
> and accounts are using Quickbooks.
> 
> Initially I want to be using the pricelist ASAP.
> I have the svn trunk checked out and running.
> Many Thanks
> 
> Grahame Jrodan
> 
> 

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