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Added a bit of documentation about the new features

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efficiently. efficiently.
* **YAML** (Yet Another Markup Language): Very similar to JSON * **YAML** (Yet Another Markup Language): Very similar to JSON
* **XML** (Extensible Markup Language): Good support with nested data structures. Similar use cases as JSON and YAML. * **XML** (Extensible Markup Language): Good support with nested data structures. Similar use cases as JSON and YAML.
* **Excel**: Similar to CSV, but in a native Excel format. Can be opened in Excel and LibreOffice Calc. Does not support nested
data structures or sub-data (like parameters, attachments, etc.), very well (many columns are generated, as every
possible sub-data is exported as a separate column).
Also, you can select between the following export levels: Also, you can select between the following export levels:

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can can
add the alternative names "Datasheet" and "Image" to the alternative names field of the attachment types. add the alternative names "Datasheet" and "Image" to the alternative names field of the attachment types.
## Bulk import
If you want to update the information of multiple parts, you can use the bulk import system: Go to a part table and select
the parts you want to update. In the bulk actions dropdown select "Bulk info provider import" and click "Apply".
You will be redirected to a page, where you can select how part fields should be mapped to info provider fields, and the
results will be shown.
## Data providers ## Data providers
The system tries to be as flexible as possible, so many different information sources can be used. The system tries to be as flexible as possible, so many different information sources can be used.