ImportDefinitionUpdateType
The merge and overwrite behaviors available when an import definition runs against a list or data extension.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
AddAndDoNotUpdate | Indicates that the import adds new subscribers but ignores existing subscribers. This property applies to both subscriber lists and data extensions. It corresponds to the Add Only option. |
AddAndUpdate | Indicates that the import adds new subscribers and updates existing subscribers. This property applies to both subscriber lists and data extensions. It corresponds to the Add and Update option. |
ColumnBased | Indicates that information in the import is updated based on column values. |
Merge | Not used. |
Overwrite | Indicates that the import overwrites all existing data. This property applies to data extensions, and it can be used only if the primary key is unavailable. |
UpdateButDoNotAdd | Indicates that the import updates existing subscribers but doesn’t add new subscribers. This property applies to both subscriber lists and data extensions. It corresponds to the Update Only option. |