ImportDefinitionUpdateType

The merge and overwrite behaviors available when an import definition runs against a list or data extension.

NameDescription
AddAndDoNotUpdateIndicates 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.
AddAndUpdateIndicates 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.
ColumnBasedIndicates that information in the import is updated based on column values.
MergeNot used.
OverwriteIndicates 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.
UpdateButDoNotAddIndicates 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.