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Resolved Update only empty product fields during CSV import

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  1. studioblue
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  3. Monday, 08 September 2025
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Hello Support,
I am using RO CSVI with VirtueMart and would like to import product data from a CSV. My goal is to only fill in empty product fields (e.g., description, meta fields) without overwriting existing values.
Currently, when I disable overwrite existing data, the fields are skipped entirely, but when I enable overwrite, all values get replaced. I need a way to update only empty fields while leaving existing values untouched.
Could you please guide me on the correct settings or rule setup to achieve this?
Thank you
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tharuna
tharuna
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Hello,
Import will update all fields in import file. It will not check if the field is empty or has a value in database. If the field is in import file it is updated. If you want any specific columns to be skipped then you can add Skip template field against that column in Template fields page.
Kind regards,

Tharuna

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  1. 13 hours ago
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studioblue
studioblue
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Does RO CSVI provide any template that updates only the empty fields in the VirtueMart database without making changes to the fields that are already filled? This would be really helpful.
  1. 9 hours ago
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tharuna
tharuna
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Hello,
There is no template in RO CSVI to update only empty fields. As mentioned you can use Skip template field or write an override for import which checks if there is a value for field in database and update value from import file. Another way is to write your own custom rule plugin for adding database value check and use value from import file.
Kind regards,

Tharuna

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  1. 5 hours ago
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