CSV export should match CSV import #7712

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opened 2025-12-29 20:27:21 +01:00 by adam · 1 comment
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Originally created by @Ximalas on GitHub (Mar 3, 2023).

NetBox version

v3.4.5

Python version

3.9

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Export IP addresses by selecting Export and Current view. Save the .csv file. Open the .csv file in an editor.
  2. Observe the fields are named: IP Address,VRF,Status,Role,Tenant,Assigned,DNS Name,Description
  3. When importing:
    3a. The above fields must be named: address,vrf,status,role,tenant,interface,dns_name,description
    3b. The value “Active” isn't accepted for the field status, but the value “active” (lowercase a) is.

Expected Behavior

I expected an import to accept NetBox' own export format without a hitch. It certainly makes for a better user experience for a newcomer.

Observed Behavior

Complaints about unknown fields, etc.

Originally created by @Ximalas on GitHub (Mar 3, 2023). ### NetBox version v3.4.5 ### Python version 3.9 ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Export IP addresses by selecting Export and Current view. Save the .csv file. Open the .csv file in an editor. 2. Observe the fields are named: IP Address,VRF,Status,Role,Tenant,Assigned,DNS Name,Description 3. When importing: 3a. The above fields must be named: address,vrf,status,role,tenant,interface,dns_name,description 3b. The value “Active” isn't accepted for the field status, but the value “active” (lowercase a) is. ### Expected Behavior I expected an import to accept NetBox' own export format without a hitch. It certainly makes for a better user experience for a newcomer. ### Observed Behavior Complaints about unknown fields, etc.
adam added the status: duplicate label 2025-12-29 20:27:21 +01:00
adam closed this issue 2025-12-29 20:27:21 +01:00
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Mar 3, 2023):

This has already been discussed and rejected numerous times. Please use the search function before opening new issues.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Mar 3, 2023): This has already been discussed and rejected numerous times. Please use the search function before opening new issues.
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Reference: starred/netbox#7712