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Event Import Types

When setting up an event import operation, you must specify the type of import operation.

The supported import types are listed below:

BBMAIL

Use to import Bloomberg emails from XML dump files. These are emails sent using Bloomberg terminals and archived in an XML dump file.

EVF

Use to import .EVF CA DataMinder event files. For example, you may want to import .EVF files in order to test an Import Policy configuration.

EML

Use to import .EML Internet email files. These are Microsoft representations of Internet Mail messages.

Note: EML files usually contain data for Internet emails, but note that the EML file extension also has other uses / can also be used by other email clients.

File

Use to import files from designated folders. These are typically text-based files such as Microsoft Word or PDF documents.

EXCH

Use to import events from mailboxes on a Microsoft Exchange server.

Exchange import requirements are in Exchange and Outlook Import Requirements.

MSG

Use to import .MSG message files. These are emails saved as Microsoft Outlook message files.

MSG import requirements are in Exchange and Outlook Import Requirements.

NSF

Use to import .NSF Lotus Notes database files.

NSF import requirements are in Notes Import Requirements.

PST

Use to import .PST Microsoft Outlook archive files.

PST import requirements are in Exchange and Outlook Import Requirements.

SQL

Use to import CA DataMinder events (emails and files) from a remote CMS.

More information:

Import Policy

Import Type Parameter

Notes Import Requirements