plone / plone/plone.exportimport

readonly fields in schema are ignored during import

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01 type: bug
Dominant language
Python
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Description

Describe the bug

When importing data, fields with readonly=True in schema will not be set.

Expected behavior

The importer should set the fields as they were in the old system.

Software (please complete the following information):

  • OS: EndavourOS with 6.18 kernel
  • Browser 145.0.7632.116 (Offizieller Build) (64-Bit)
  • Plone Version 6.1.3
  • Volto Version 19.0.0-alpha.19
  • Plone REST API Version 9.15.3

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Research direction

Start by locating the importer entry point that handles schema fields, then trace how readonly=True fields are filtered during import. Compare the imported values with the old system’s data and add coverage showing that readonly fields are set as expected.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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