How to import data from a competitor
Unfortunately the importing mechanism in Delicious Library 2 isn’t as robust as it was in Version 1, but there are a couple ways to get your information from another product into Delicious Library 2.
The first option is to export a list of ASIN or ISBN numbers from the other product into a text file, put “ASIN” at the top of the list, and then to import that text file into Delicious Library 2 using the Import > From Text File option in the File menu.
The second option is to import your data into the original Delicious Library, then to migrate that data into Delicious Library 2. We know it doesn’t make sense that something that worked in Version 1 wouldn’t work in Version 2, but the original Delicious Library is much better at recognizing EAN numbers, so if the first option fails, you may be able to transfer your data in this way.
Note: You can import your data from another product using the free Delicious Library 1 and 2 trial versions. This way you’ll know if it’s going to work before you spend a penny.
To import your data from a competitor into Delicious Library 1:
1. Download the free trial of Delicious Library 1.
2. Launch Delicious Library 1 and select Import from the File menu.
3. Select From Other Applications and see if your other application is there.
4. If it is, select that and that data should be imported into Delicious Library
5. If your other application isn’t in the list, you’ll have to export a list of ASIN, EAN, or ISBN numbers into a text file, title the list “EAN” and then choose Import > From File.
6. Your items should now be in Delicious Library 1. Go through and resolve any items that Delicious Library may be unsure about (you’ll know an item is unresolved if it has an orange or blue arrow on the cover.)
Now you need your items to transfer over to Delicious Library 2. When you first launch Version 2, all you Version 1 items will be copied over, but if you’ve already launched Version 2, you’ll need to force it to re-scan for a Version 1 library.
To force Delicious Library 2 to re-scan your Version 1 library:
1. Close Delicious Library 2.
2. In your home folder, find and delete the Library > Application Support > Delicious Library 2 folder.
3. Relaunch version 2. It will import your items from version 1 on its own.