CSV import should accept the "slug" value for choice fields #5003
Description
Environment
- Python version: 3.6.9
- NetBox version: 2.8.9
Proposed Functionality
For fields which specify one of several pre-defined choices, users should be able to specify the "slug" value rather than the proper string. For example, here are the available slug values and corresponding names for a rack's type:
| Slug | Name |
|---|---|
2-post-frame |
2-post frame |
4-post-frame |
4-post frame |
4-post-cabinet |
4-post cabinet |
wall-frame |
Wall-mounted frame |
wall-cabinet |
Wall-mounted cabinet |
It may make sense to use the slug value consistently for both import and export operations, though I'll leave that open for discussion.
Use Case
NetBox v2.7 replaced the old integer-based choice field IDs with human-friendly slugs. These are more convenient to handle when manipulating data, as extra attention is not needed to ensure correct capitalization, spacing, or punctuation. For example, it is quicker and simpler to write wall-frame than Wall-mounted frame, and the later provides no further information than the former within the context of data entry.
Database Changes
None
External Dependencies
None