Export Address data in the VCard format

Using the extension to export vCards

This extension is compatible only with the following file types:

• Address book
• Library and collections
• Estimates and Invoices

To generate and export vCards, the extension uses data from the Contacts table in the file. Specifically, it reads the following columns:

• First Name
• Family Name
• Street
• Zip
• Locality
• Country Code
• Country
• Mobile Phone
• Home Phone
• Email Home

Ensure that your file is of a supported type and that the required columns are filled in correctly to guarantee a successful export.

Install the extension

To install the extension:

• Open Banana Accounting Plus.
• Menu Extensions > Manage Extensions.
• In the search field enter Export Address data in the VCard format.
• From the extensions list select Export Address data in the VCard format.
• Select the extension and click Install.
• Click Close to close the window.

Export address data in vCard format

To export the vCard with the addresses data:

1. Open the Banana file.
2. From the Extensions menu select Export Address data in the VCard format.
3. Enter the contact ID. You can export a vCard containing all contacts or just specific ones.
4. Save the vCard.

The generated .vcf file contains a structure like the following one:

BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
N:Pallino;Pinco
FN:Pinco Pallino
TEL;type=CELL:1234567890
TEL;type=HOME:1234567890
ADR;TYPE=HOME:;;Via Trevano 7a;Lugano;;6900;
LABEL;TYPE=HOME:Via Trevano 7a Lugano,6900
REV:2017-02-07T14:07:54.694Z
END:VCARD

Export vCard for unsupported file types

If you're using a file type that is not supported by this extension (e.g., a double-entry accounting file, an income/expense accounting file, etc.), you can still export the data for members, customers and suppliers by following these steps:

• Copy the contact information from your current accounting file.
• Create a new file of type Address book and paste the copied data into the appropriate columns.
• Run the extension to export the vCards in the new file.