6 Import

6.1 Different ways :
    1. direct copy (write from database to database)
    2. batch import
      a) with reformatting filters
         a1) ready-made
         a2) un/modifiable
         a3) user can define more
    3. can capture WWW pages
   4. can download data ready formatted in its own proprietary format from specific data sources
   5. other

6.2 Delimited/Tabbed stuctured input ASCII text file
    1. fixed/variable number of fields
    2. fixed/variable fields position in different RTs
    3. RT can be changed
    4. multiple value fields allowed
    5. fields also on different lines
    6. can define field separator
    7. can replace delimiter if embedded in field
    8. can define end of record

6.3 Can import alpha/numeric data from a spreadsheet

6.4 Can import proprietary format files

6.5 Can import ISO 2709 format

6.6 Can import MARC format file

6.7 Tagged stuctured input ASCII text file File. Reformatting:
   1. condition check
   2. change RT
   3. merge fields
   4. delete/discard fields
   5. field content parsing
   6. add field content, strings
   7. tolerate fields in variable position
   8. upper/lower case conversion
   9. replace text

6.8 Operability
    1. read range of records rather than all
    2. read one record at the time, confirm y/n
    3. handle duplicates
    4. preview
    5. log file

6.9 Import through Z39.50 online connection
    1. can modify import filters