Sr Accountat tm        Import  External  Data
SA:IED01                                                             10:33:51 am
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¦                 1>   Import from dBASE TRANSFER file                         ¦
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¦                 2>   Import from xxx.WKS or xxx.TXT file                     ¦
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¦                 3>   Browse the TRANSFER file to View/Correct                ¦
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¦                 4>   Print TRANSACTION listing of TRANSFER file              ¦
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¦                 5>   Reorganize the TRANSFER file                            ¦
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¦     You must set PATHS for IMPORTING Data in the Utilities, (R)eturn (R)     ¦
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ACCESS:

Press <3> from the Master menu, and <3>  on the Transaction Entry menu.
 

OPERATION:

All records to be Imported must pass the following validation:-

  * The source code must be designated as a 'CONTROL' type.

  * All the records for a specific reference within a source must balance to zero

  * Any G/L number within the source reference must be in the Master (MSTR.dbf) file.

You must have a unique Source setup for the data you are importing, e.g. 'AR' for records begin imported from an external "Invoice" program. Make sure you set the Source as an 'External Source'. See "Source code setup" [8.9] for more information.
 

EXIT:

Press <Esc> to return to the Transaction Entry menu.


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