Import CSV error

  • Hi there,

    I am trying to import a CSV file with events in it and I keep getting this error:

    array(6) { [0]=> string(5) “sep=,” [1]=> string(0) “” [2]=> string(0) “” [3]=> string(0) “” [4]=> string(0) “” [5]=> string(0) “” } array(6) { [0]=> string(5) “title” [1]=> string(10) “start date” [2]=> string(8) “end date” [3]=> string(4) “time” [4]=> string(8) “location” [5]=> string(7) “details” }

    My CSV file has dates in this format: 01-04-2016 and I have changed the setting to d m Y.

    What could be causing this?

    Thanks

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  • I also have this issue and can’t figure out the solution. I have also been adjusting my date formats, to no avail. Developer please help!

    It’s something the editing software (Excel or Calc etc.) does. It adds extra commas to the first line of the CSV file, like this:

    "sep=,",,,,,

    However, the correct line should look like this:

    "sep=,"

    These extra commas cause the import to fail.

    The solution I personally use:

    – add all your events to the example CSV file,
    – save the file as CSV and close it,
    – open it in a UTF text editor (avoid Windows Notepad; I personally use UnicEdit, it’s good and free),
    – remove extra commas from the first line, don’t touch anything else,
    – save the file,
    – import it without a hitch.

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