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February 28, 2019
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Using IIF to update CUSTFLD1, CUSTFLD2, in Item List

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I would like to add UPC numbers to my items, as well as update prices and add missing data to many of my inventory items.  I have 6000+ items.  I have used IIF in export mode, so I am familiar with the inventory file.  After I have updated my items in the IIF file thru Excel, can I import just the changed items (ie., partial file update), or should I import the entire IIF file?  I am using QB Pro Desktop 2016.

Best answer by Angelyn_T

Welcome and thank you for posting here in the Community, @zippospeedcat.

 

Let me help share information about importing/exporting Intuit Interchange Format (.IIF) files.

 

Yes, you can import just the changed items as long as you don't make any changes on other fields or other items. On the other hand, you can also import the entire IIF file.

 

In addition, you can modify items in the Add/Edit Multiple List Entries page under the Lists menu if the columns are available under Customize Columns.

 

For additional reference about importing/exporting IIF files, you can check this article: Export or import Intuit Interchange Format (.IIF) files.

 

Feel free to add a comment below if you have any other concerns about importing IIF files. I'll be happy to help you!

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Angelyn_T
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February 28, 2019

Welcome and thank you for posting here in the Community, @zippospeedcat.

 

Let me help share information about importing/exporting Intuit Interchange Format (.IIF) files.

 

Yes, you can import just the changed items as long as you don't make any changes on other fields or other items. On the other hand, you can also import the entire IIF file.

 

In addition, you can modify items in the Add/Edit Multiple List Entries page under the Lists menu if the columns are available under Customize Columns.

 

For additional reference about importing/exporting IIF files, you can check this article: Export or import Intuit Interchange Format (.IIF) files.

 

Feel free to add a comment below if you have any other concerns about importing IIF files. I'll be happy to help you!

March 2, 2019

This worked absolutely perfectly as described!  The one thing I discovered is that when I change the IIF file in Excel, it must be saved as an IIF, yet there is no IIF file save option in Excel.  My solution was to save the original file as the IIF, make a copy of it and rename it in File Explorer, edit that new file, and it then becomes my Import file.

 

Thank You Very Much!

zippospeedcat