import_odbc

Import data from SQL and ODBC data sources.

This module allows import data directly from other databases.

Usage

Go to: Administration module, menu Configuration -> Import from SQL.

Features:

• Fetched data from the databases are used to build lines equivalent to regular import files. These are imported using the standard "import_data()" ORM method, benefiting from all its features, including xml_ids.
• Each table import is defined by an SQL statement, used to build the equivalent for an import file. Each column's name should match the column names you would use in an import file. The first column must provide an unique identifier for the record, and will be used to build its xml_id.
• SQL columns named "none" are ignored. This can be used for the first column of the SQL, so that it's used to build the XML Id but it's not imported to any OpenERP field.
• The last sync date is the last successfull execution can be used in the SQL using "%(sync)s", or ":sync" in the case of Oracle.
• When errors are found, only the record with the error fails import. The other correct records are commited. However, the "last sync date" will only be automaticaly updated when no errors are found.
• The import execution can be scheduled to run automatically.

Examples:

• Importing suppliers to res.partner:

  SELECT distinct[SUPPLIER_CODE] as "ref",
      [SUPPLIER_NAME] as "name",
      1 as "is_supplier",
      [INFO] as "comment"
  FROM T_SUPPLIERS
  WHERE INACTIVE_DATE IS NULL and DATE_CHANGED >= %(sync)s'
  

• Importing products to product.product:

  SELECT
      PRODUCT_CODE as "ref",
      PRODUCT_NAME as "name",
      'res_partner_id_' + SUPPLIER_ID as "partner_id/id"
  FROM T_PRODUCTS
  WHERE DATE_CHANGED >= %(sync)s'
  

Known issues / Roadmap

Improvements ideas waiting for a contributor:

• Allow to import many2one fields (currently not supported). Done by adding a second SQL sentence to get child record list?
• Allow "import sets" that can be executed at different time intervals using different scheduler jobs.
• Allow to inactivate/delete OpenERP records when not present in an SQL result set.

Bug Tracker

Bugs are tracked on GitHub Issues. In case of trouble, please check there if your issue has already been reported. If you spotted it first, help us smashing it by providing a detailed and welcomed feedback here.

Credits

Contributors

• Daniel Reis <[email protected]>
• Maxime Chambreuil <[email protected]>

Maintainer

This module is maintained by the OCA.

OCA, or the Odoo Community Association, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the collaborative development of Odoo features and promote its widespread use.

To contribute to this module, please visit http://odoo-community.org.