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Raghavendra ARaghavendra A 

Unable to import blob data as Attachments

Hi All,

I am trying to import BLOB data using the data loader but the data load is failing saying invalid blob data. I want to insert the blob data as attachments into the system.

Could someone please explain how can I import Blob data as attachment on the contact record using Apex Data Loader?

Thanks,
Raghu
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Andy BoettcherAndy Boettcher
Shell Black has a great blog post on this - double check your procedure to make sure you're not missing a step first.  http://www.shellblack.com/administration/import-attachments-using-the-data-loader/

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Andy BoettcherAndy Boettcher
Shell Black has a great blog post on this - double check your procedure to make sure you're not missing a step first.  http://www.shellblack.com/administration/import-attachments-using-the-data-loader/
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Raghavendra ARaghavendra A
Hi Andy,

Thanks for your reply!

This link explains how to import physicalfiles. I have the blob data with me. How do I import it?

Thanks,
Raghu
Andy BoettcherAndy Boettcher
You can't import BLOB data via dataloader unfortunately (as far as I know) - you'll have to get those BLOBs in to physical files to use Data Loader.