Choose target notebook when importing from .enex file

[MikeTeo 1]

Being able to export one or more notes into an enex file is a great feature, especially for archival purposes. However, if user wishes to import the notes back into Evernote again, all the notes will automatically be imported back into the default Unclassified notebook which can become very cluttered. It will be great if there can be an additional step in the import workflow to allow the user to choose the notebook where he wishes to import the notes.

[Mike P 2,642]

12 hours ago, MikeTeo said:

Being able to export one or more notes into an enex file is a great feature, especially for archival purposes. However, if user wishes to import the notes back into Evernote again, all the notes will automatically be imported back into the default Unclassified notebook which can become very cluttered. It will be great if there can be an additional step in the import workflow to allow the user to choose the notebook where he wishes to import the notes.

You don't say how you are doing the import and as you will see, that is important.

1. As @gazumpedpoints out the normal behaviour is for EN to add each note to it's own notebook - bizarre behaviour in my opinion!
2. If you just double click the enex file it will be added to your default notebook. That seems more consistent with how new notes are generally handled unless you are already in a specific notebook. 
3. This what you want. Open a notebook and drag the enex file into the note list. The note is added to the notebook. Remember it will keep it's original date so depending on how you sort your notebook it may not be at the top. If you drag multiple notes they will be added to the notebook (as separate notes).

 

[gazumped 11,667]

Hi.

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You can import (restore) previously exported notes and notebooks into Evernote using one of our desktop applications. The imported notes will automatically be placed in a new notebook titled "Import [file_name]" (Mac) or "Imported notes" (Windows). From there, you can move or copy them to any notebook of your choice. You can only import content using Evernote for Mac or Windows.

Import notes and notebooks – Evernote Help & Learning

[MikeTeo 1]

@Mike PYes, option 3 is exactly what I'm looking for.

@gazumped Thanks for responding.