Ability to select field format for custom text fields during Excel import

Issue Summary

Ability to select field format for custom text fields during Excel import

Issue Description

Currently, during Excel import in Codebeamer, users have limited flexibility in defining the format/type for custom text fields. Only certain fields (such as Description) provide mapping options where users can control how the content is interpreted (e.g., plain text, HTML, wiki format, etc.).

However, for other custom text fields, this capability is not available. The system applies a default format without giving users the option to explicitly select or adjust it during import.

This creates inconsistencies, especially when:

• Importing rich text content into custom fields
• Handling formatted text (HTML/wiki) across different fields
• Aligning imported content with field expectations

Current Limitation / Behavior

• Format selection during import is only available for certain fields (e.g., Description)
• Custom text fields do not provide format mapping options
• Users have no control over how content is interpreted in those fields
• Leads to formatting issues or loss of structure after import

Proposed Enhancement

Extend the import mapping capabilities to allow format selection for all custom text fields.

Suggested solution:

• Provide a format selection option (e.g., Plain Text / Wiki / HTML) for each custom text field during import mapping
• Ensure consistent behavior across all text-type fields, similar to the Description field
• Optionally allow setting a default format with the ability to override during import

Expected Benefits

• Ensures consistent handling of formatted content across all fields
• Reduces manual corrections after import
• Improves usability and flexibility for bulk data import
• Aligns behavior across standard and custom fields