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Added a bit of documentation about the new features

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efficiently.
* **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.
* **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:

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can
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
The system tries to be as flexible as possible, so many different information sources can be used.