The Bulk Import feature in Acquia DAM version 1.1.x allows you to transfer multiple assets such as images, videos, and documents, from Acquia DAM to your Drupal web application.

Prerequisites

• Enable the Acquia DAM module version 1.1.x in your Drupal application.

• Enable the Acquia DAM Bulk Asset Import sub-module.

• Authenticate your site with the Acquia DAM system.

• Authorize your user account.

• Confirm that your site is connected to the Acquia DAM system

How to access the Bulk Import feature

To access the Bulk Import Feature in your Drupal application:

1. Sign in to your Drupal application.

2. In the administrative menu, click Extend.

3. Select the Acquia DAM Bulk Asset Import sub-module checkbox.

4. Click Install.
   
   

Steps to use the Bulk Import feature¶

To use the Bulk Import feature:

1. In the administrative menu, click Configuration.

2. Click Acquia DAM under Media to navigate to the Acquia DAM configuration page.

3. Select the Bulk Import tab.

4. Choose the Source Category or Asset Group from the drop-down list provided. These are configured in your Acquia DAM system.
   Optionally, filter categories or asset groups based on specific media types.

5. Click +Add to create a list of different mappings to import, for example, Manuals category with PDFs, and Packaging categories with generic types.

6. Click Save.

The cron job runs automatically to process the import. Based on the cron job schedule, verify your import after the next scheduled run.

Managing Bulk Import configurations¶

To manage bulk import configurations:

Edit existing category or asset group configuration:¶

1. Select a Category or Asset Group: Select the configuration you wish to modify.

2. The list of selected media types for that category or asset group is displayed.

3. To update the media types:

   1. Check any new media types you wish to add.

   2. Uncheck any media types you no longer want to import.

   3. Click Update to refresh the list with your updated selections.

4. Click Save.

Delete a category's configuration:¶

1. If you no longer wish to import assets from a specific category or asset group, select Remove in the corresponding row.

2. Click Save to finalize and remove the category from the import list.

FAQs¶

• Can I import assets from all categories or asset groups at once?

No, you must select each category or asset group individually.

• Can I import assets without a category or asset group?

No, a category or asset group must be selected.

• Does clicking Save import all assets immediately?

No, saving only stores the configuration. The cron job handles the import.

• Do I need to resave for new assets?

No, the cron job automatically imports new assets based on the saved configuration.

• What if categories or asset groups are removed?

Removed categories or asset groups are not imported by the cron job.

• Why do some assets not import after the cron job?

The cron job processes imports in batches, with remaining assets imported during subsequent runs.

• What if the asset is deleted in the Acquia DAM system?

If an asset is deleted in Acquia DAM, the Status of the asset changes to Unpublished in your Drupal site after the next cron job run.

For more related articles, visit:

• How do I use the Acquia DAM module?
• FAQs for DAM module version 1.1.x
• What is the difference between the latest Acquia DAM module and the Media: Acquia DAM module?