I have a text file of dictionary terms - word, definition plus another file of word, synonyms - since I already have it in this format it would be a lot easier to import it.

I CAN reformat the file, but to enter it manually would take too long (there are over 20,000 entries in the dictionary file alone, more in the synonyms).

I do not have a complete understanding of the database schema so the answer may be obvious to others; any insight would be helpful.

I will also subscribe to the other list.

Thanks again.

On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 07:51:58 -0800 (PST), Rich Holton rich_holton@yahoo.com wrote:

--- jellings jellings@gmail.com wrote:

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Hi

Sorry in advance if this is the wrong list to post this to.

I would like to know about importing csv files into an existing wiki.

I have tried to find the documentation for doing so but have not had much luck.

If anyone could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.

Thanks in advance.

-- john

John,

I've forwarded your question to the wikitech mailing list (wikitech-l@wikimedia.org). That's probably the best place for this kind of question.

However, I'm not sure you've given enough information for a good answer. What are you trying to import? What information is in the CSV fields?

-Rich Holton en.wikipedia:User:Rholton

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On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 19:07:49 +0100, Anthere anthere9@yahoo.com wrote:

I suggest another list : wikitech-l@wikimedia.org

Actually, mediawiki-l would be an even better match (intended for all the MediaWiki users out there, as opposed to the core MediaWiki and Wikimedia developers and maintainers); but since Rich has forwarded the message already, wikitech-l's good enough.