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Reg: how to import attachment file into SFDC environment through apex data loader

can somebody guide me how to import attachment file into SFDC environment through apex data loader? i need step by step procedure..

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How do I import attachments using my Data Export files?

Resolution
    1. Create an attachments.csv file (the name of the file is unimportant) with the following column headers:
        * ParentId - ID of the record to which the attachment should be associated
        * Name - Name of the attachment
        * ContentType - Format of the extension (e.g. .xls, .pdf, etc)
        * OwnerID - ID for the owner of the attachment
        * Body - File path to the Attachment on the local machine (C:\documents and settings\schun\desktop\attachments\file.xls)

    2. Log in to the Data Loader.
    3. Select the "Insert" command.
    4. In the 'Select Sforce Object' step, select the 'Show all Sforce Objects' checkbox and then select "Attachments".
    5. Choose the attachments.csv file.
    6. In the mapping step, map the following fields:
        * Parent ID
        * Name
        * Owner ID
        * Body - Make sure to map the Body column which you created previously with the file extension. This is how you designate the file and location of the attachments to be inserted.

    7. Click "OK" to proceed with the insert. It may take a few minutes but the attachments should be successfully uploaded to your salesforce org.