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Offline (ZIP) import

If you do not use a direct online connection between source and target, the target site can import pre-built ZIP exports (when your plugin build offers the “import from file” / dropzone flow).

Flow in short​

  1. On the Bricks source, create an export in the supported format (current Bricks2Etch; for multi-part exports you may have a main ZIP plus extra parts for large media).
  2. On the Etch target, open the import experience.
  3. Provide all required ZIPs—via drag & drop on the dropzone or the file picker; you can often drop the main export and media parts in one go if the UI allows it.
  4. The app finds the manifest “main” file, matches part files to expected names, and shows per-file upload status.
  5. The real import is enabled only when all expected parts are present and verified.

Common pitfalls​

  • Outdated export: very old ZIPs may lack the current manifest format—re-export on the source with a current Bricks2Etch build.
  • Missing parts: if media is split into additional ZIPs, every expected file name must arrive—the UI usually lists anything still missing by name.

For timeouts and large packages, also read Hosting notes.