=== WP Advanced Importer Plugin ===
Contributors: smackcoders
Donate link: http://www.smackcoders.com/donate.html
Tags: batch, import, plugin, admin, xml, importer, data, backup, restore
Requires at least: 4.2
Tested up to: 4.3.1
Stable tag: 2.1
Version: 2.1
Author: smackcoders
Author URI: http://profiles.WordPress.org/smackcoders/
License: GPLv2 or later

A better advanced for WordPress importer with better image handling and user experience.

== Description ==

Much improved importer with features that are not available in WordPress importer. Users can select from various options Post, Page, Custom Post, eShop products and SEO fields import, attribute mapping to skip any attributes, user mapping, media handling etc.

Are you looking for a better advanced importer for WordPress to import XML to your WordPress site without much pain? Then WP Advanced Importer is a good solution for you. This plugin is made for all WordPress lovers starting from newbies, developers, web masters and bloggers. 

In WordPress importer too many odd things may happen like broken image import, blank page results etc. To overcome this issue we have a solution with different perspective. 

The importer mode will allow you to import XML with mapping option. Even though all the fields are mapped by plugin you have full control to look into, change or modify any fields. Plugin will check and ensure for any breakage may affect the import. You can also use feature to restore back to initial stage if needed with one simple click.

This plugin will help all the way to import XML without much pain. There is no room to be left in dark with broken import etc.  


Support and Feature request.
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For guides and tutorials, visit http://www.smackcoders.com . 


== Installation ==

1. Extract the wp-advanced-importer.zip in wordpress/wp-content/plugins using FTP or through plugin install in wp-admin.
2. Create folder named “uploads”  within wp-content.
3. Give 777 permission for both wp-content and uploads folder. (i.e)
	In terminal run the command, chmod 777 -R wp-content
4. Activate the plugin in WordPress plugin list.

== Screenshots ==

1. Wp Advanced Importer with ultimate user friendly dashboard features.
2. XML upload view of the Advance Importer.
3. Advanced mapping section with 'Add Custom field' button, Post type and Post status dropdown .
4. Security and Performance improvement and duplicate title and content check.
5. Advanced log of the current import process with Admin View and Web View.
6. Settings of the Advanced importer to know the php.ini details.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

1. How to install the plugin?
Like other plugins wp-advanced-importer is easy to install. Upload the wp-advanced-importer.zip file through plugin install in wp admin. Everything will work fine with it.


== Changelog ==

= 3.0.0 =
* eShop product and All in One SEO fields import.
* Create new WordPress Custom Field on the flow of import.
* New simplified UI to have a better experience.
* Author and editor import restriction.
* Error handling with debug mode.
* Dashboard chart to represent import details. 

= 2.0.7 =
* Fixed: apache_get_modules() problem is fixed.

= 2.0.6 =
* Fixed: ../../../../wp-load.php is removed and WordPress ajax call is used.
* Fixed : Removed the wp-content that are directly used in some files.
* Added: Checked the ABSPATH in each file.
* Fixed: Upload media zip option problem is fixed.
* Fixed: Featured image issue is fixed.
* Fixed: All warnings are fixed.
* Fixed: All minor bugs are fixed.
* Fixed: All typeErrors are fixed.

= 2.0.5 =
* Fixed: Reported forum bugs.
* Fixed: warnings fixed
* Added: Wordpress 4.2.2 Compatibility checked.

= 2.0.4 =
* Fixed: Reported forum bugs.
* Added: Wordpress 4.1.1 Compatibility checked.
  
= 2.0.2 =
* Added: WordPress 4.1 compatibility checked.
* Fixed: Importing images related issues.
* Added: Securities and Performance tab.

= 2.0.1 =
* Modified: Menu Order changes added to avoid the blank page issues.
* Added: Dynamic Debug mode enable/disable feature in settings module.

= 2.0 = 
* Added support for import xml author.
* Added support for advanced user mapping allows to assign any desired user or create new user
* Advanced content mapping, user can selectively import their posts attributes and they can edit the mapping by selecting the post types.
* Advanced Media handling user can download their attachment by xml attachment url or else they can upload the media as a portable zip 
* Added support for categories, Tags, post format, WordPress custom fields, featured images, comments etc. 

= 1.2.1 = 
* Hot security fix added.

= 1.2.0 = 
* Completely revamp the code based on skinny MVC.
* Improved performance.
* Complete change in UI. 
* Logs added.
* Duplicate detection added.

= 1.1.0 =
* Added: Comments import feature added for posts,pages and custom posts.

= 1.0.0 =	
* Initial release version. Tested and found works well without any issues.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.0.7 =
* Upgrade for apahe related issue fix

= 2.0.6 =
* Upgrade now for new issue fixes

= 2.0.5 =
* Upgrade now for issue fixes and 4.2.2 compatibility

= 2.0.4 =
* Upgrade now for issue fixes and 4.1.1 compatibility

= 2.0.2 =
* Upgrade now for issue fixes and 4.1 compatibility

= 2.0.1 =
* Upgrade for dynamic debug mode enable/disable feature.

= 2.0 = 
* Much advanced importer with import manipulation

= 1.2.1 = 
Important Security Update

= 1.2.0 =
* Upgrade for performance improvement and lot more new features.
 
= 1.1.0 =
* Upgrade to enjoy comment import feature.

= 1.0.0 =	
* Initial release of plugin. 

