Overview

This describes how to register files from URLs using the Feeds module. The following was helpful.

Importing files

One commonly-used use for Feeds is importing mass data-rich content, which can include both files and images. Importing files from a URL To import files during a Feeds import, configure your feed mapping: Locate your file field to create a mapping target for your file or image field from the dropdown list. For the 'File ID', provide the mapping to the full URL (with http/https prefix). Select 'File ID' under 'Reference By'. Configure the action for Feeds to process existing files. Save your mapping after configuring these changes.

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Method

• Find the file field from the dropdown list and create a mapping target for the file or image field.
• For "File ID," specify a mapping to the full URL (including the http/https prefix).
• Select "File ID" under "Reference by."
• Configure the action so that the feed processes existing files.
• After configuring these changes, save the mapping.

CSV

Prepare and register a CSV file like the following.

As a result, it was registered as follows.

Summary

We hope this is helpful when registering files using the Feeds module.