how to import media such as pdf file as custom field for custom post type

  • Resolved annethemes

    (@annethemes)


    11 years ago

    Hi
    I am doing a large data import for a custom post type that uses custom fields. For each post I have several custom fields that are images and several that are pdfs. I can upload the attachments to the media library, but what do I need to put in my csv file so that the attachments will be connected to the posts correctly in the database?
    Thank you.

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  • Plugin Author smackcoders

    (@smackcoders)

    Follow these steps,
    * import all pdf files to media.
    * get the file url from media.
    * copy and paste the url in the csv under the custom field column.
    * repeat the above steps 2 and 3 for all posts and save as csv file with UTF-8 format.
    then import the csv and map the column with the existing custom field.

    Thread Starter annethemes

    (@annethemes)

    Thank you, this is fantastic info! Does it work with image attachments as custom fields as well?

    Plugin Author smackcoders

    (@smackcoders)

    It is compatible with custom post type UI. We have issues with ACF plugin. Image as custom field may not support.

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