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titleExporting search results to CSV was not added until DSpace 7.3

As of DSpace 7.3, it is possible to Export to Export search results to a CSV (similar to 6.x).When logged in as an Administrator, after performing a search a new "Export search results as CSV" button appears. Clicking it will export the metadata of all items in your search results to a CSV.  This CSV can then be used to perform batch metadata updates (based on the items in your search results). - Release Notes#7.3ReleaseNotes

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  • First, complete all editing of the CSV and save your changes
  • Login as an Administrative User
  • In sidebar, select "Import" → "Metadata" and drag & drop the CSV file
Warningnote
titleValidate a Batch Metadata CSV was not added until DSpace 7.0 does not yet support all features3

As of In DSpace 7.0, metadata import will occur immediately & results will be reported.  In 6.x, after uploading the CSV, you were first presented with a summary of the changes that were to be performed, allowing you to review and choose whether to apply them or cancel.  This "preview" feature will be restored in a later 7.x release (currently 7.1), see DSpace Release 7.0 Status.

Added in DSpace 7.3:

Validate

3, it is now possible to validate a Batch Metadata CSV before applying changes (similar to 6.x).  When uploading a CSV for batch updates (using "Import" menu), a new "Validate Only" option is selected by default. When selected, the uploaded CSV will only be validated & you'll receive a report of the detected changes in the CSV.  This allows you to verify the changes are correct before applying them.  (NOTE: applying the changes requires re-submitting the CSV with the "Validate Only" option deselected)  - Release Notes#7.3ReleaseNotes


Command Line Import

The following table summarizes the basics.

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