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The Imports function is based upon templates. Use an import template that reflects the features of the Sage X3 database table to be updated.
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Use this screen to:
An import log displays the results of the data import. Where appropriate, it includes information that should be noted or acted upon before the imported data is processed further.
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Fields
The following fields are present on this tab :
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| Use this field to define which template is to be used to extract data from the structured file into a format that can be used by Sage X3. Each template is defined using the Import/export templates function (Setup > Usage > Imports/exports). Imported data is converted into the right format to populate the details in the matching database table in Sage X3. |
| Click this checkbox to move lines that are in an incorrect format to a temporary storage area. This enables rejected data to be corrected and reimported if necessary. |
Location
| Use this flag to specify the location of the file to be imported. |
| Use these elements to control the directory where files are written to or read from (depending on the context of the function).
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This function can be run in batch mode. The standard task IMPORT is provided for that purpose.
You can run this function in batch mode. The standard Import task is provided for that purpose.
The following fields are included on the window opened through this button : Grid
Close Click the Script button to view the script reference. The script reference is WWIXXX, where XXX is the import template's name. |
In addition to the generic error messages, the following messages can appear during the entry :
The file to import does not exist.
The directory in which the search is being carried out does not exist.
The template cannot be used for an import.