Import + Export
What does “Import New and Update Existing” mean when importing data?
What does “Import New and Update Existing” mean when importing data?
When using this option, Element451 checks for matches against existing records:
If a match is found, the record is updated, meaning any fields that differ in the import will overwrite existing data. However, fields already on the record but not included in the import will remain unchanged.
If no match is found, a new record is created.
This ensures that existing records stay current without losing data that isn’t explicitly updated in the import.