SmartSimple supports a number of techniques for importing and exporting information. The below table briefly outlines the various techniques available.
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| Data Flow
| Feature
| Type
| Complexity
| Methodology
| Description
|-
| Import
| [[Import Wizard]]
| System Feature
| Low
| Manual
|
* One-time, ad-hoc import of information, limited to only organization, or contact records.
|-
| Import
| [[Auto Loader]]
| System Feature
| Medium
| Manual / Automated
|
* Repeatable import of information regarding any type of record.
* Imported via a file upload to a SmartFolder. The file contents should be a pre-determined format that is first defined in the Auto Loader setup.
|-
| Export
| [[List_View_Overview|List Views]]
| System Feature
| Low
| Manual
|
* Any list view can be exported to a downloadable file.
* The export template is customizable and can be configured to represent various data formats.
|-
| Export
| [[:Category:Reports|Reports]]
| System Feature
| Medium to High
| Manual / Automated
|
* Reports can be exported to a downloadable file.
* The export template is customizable and can be configured to represent various data formats.
* Reports also support the OData protocol and can be used as an OData source.
|-
| Export
| [[Workflows]]
| System Feature
| Medium to High
| Manual / Automated
|
* There is a [[Workflow Task Type: Internet Communication - HTTP POST|HTTP Post workflow task type]], that can be used to perform HTTP posts to an external system based on workflow triggers.