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Import & Export

Shio CMS provides built-in import/export functionality for content migration, backup, and integration with external content management systems.

Site Export​

Export a complete site as a downloadable package:

  1. Navigate to the site in the admin console
  2. Click Download Site
  3. The package includes:
    • All folders and posts
    • Post Types and their attributes
    • Page Layouts and Regions
    • Themes and static files
    • Site configuration

The exported package can be used for backup, migration, or duplication.

Site Import​

Import a previously exported site package:

  1. Navigate to Sites in the admin console
  2. Click Import Site
  3. Upload the site package file

The import process creates all folders, posts, Post Types, and configuration from the package.

API Import​

You can also import programmatically via the REST API:

POST /api/v2/import
Content-Type: multipart/form-data

Exchange Providers​

Exchange providers enable content import from external content management systems. Providers are configured in Configuration Console > Exchange Providers.

OTCS — OpenText Content Services​

Import documents from OpenText Content Services:

FeatureDetails
SourceOpenText Content Services (OTCS)
ContentDocuments, folders, and metadata
AuthenticationOTCS credentials

OTMM — OpenText Media Management​

Import media files from OpenText Media Management:

FeatureDetails
SourceOpenText Media Management (OTMM)
ContentImages, videos, and media assets
AuthenticationOTMM credentials

Blogger​

Import blog posts from Google Blogger:

FeatureDetails
SourceBlogger blog export
ContentBlog posts, titles, dates, and content
Plugincom.viglet.shio.plugin.ShImporterBloggerPlugin

Content Operations​

Folder Export​

Export individual folders and their contents as spreadsheets. Each Post Type in the folder becomes a separate sheet with columns for each field.

Bulk Upload​

Upload multiple files to a folder at once through the admin console. Files are automatically stored and accessible via the Static File API.

PageDescription
Administration GuideSite management and configuration
REST API ReferenceImport API endpoint
Content ModelingPost Types and fields
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