MindStick ImportExport FAQ

MindStick ImportExport Utility is a powerful and easy to use desktop application to copy data from a source to a destination. This application allows users to import or export data from either the same database or different databases. This application can create a destination database and tables on the fly and also lets users change the column definition of the destination table as needed. Powerful mapping functionality makes data import a breeze.

.NET Framework 3.5 or newer framework versions should be installed on the machine.

No, MindStick ImportExport Utility is standalone software.

We can install and run MindStick ImportExport Utility only on Windows operating systems such as Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Yes, users can run MindStick ImportExport Utility on both 32 and 64-bit Windows.

MindStick ImportExport Utility supports SQL Server, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Flat file (CSV) and XML file.

Yes, MindStick ImportExport Data Project settings will be saved at the time of wizard closing.

Yes, MindStick ImportExport Utility creates the destination database and tables. Users can modify the table names and schema as needed.

Yes, destination table name and column definition — including column name, column data type, length, and primary key — can all be changed.

No, administrative rights are not needed to run the MindStick ImportExport Utility.

No. A Windows-based wizard will guide you through the installation process.

If a user has already created a DSN (Data Source Name), then the "I already have DSN" option can be used. This option can be used for both source and destination connections.

If a user has a connection string, then the connection string can be directly used for both source and destination connections.

It can be cleared by using the "Clear Saved Password Details" option in the settings.