Using the Import Data Utility

The Import Data Utility is used to import a saved file of data for part numbers/processes. You can import all of the data in the file or only the data for part numbers in the file that you choose. You can also limit the data in the file that you import by setting a date range.

Note: The workstation from which you import the file must also have the same regional settings (DateTime format) as the workstation from which you exported the file.

 

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The Import Data Utility can be accessed from the Import/Export Data function in the GainSeeker Utility module.

1. Choose the Data to Import

You can either select the standards or processes and the date range for which you want to import data, or you can load settings that you previously saved.

Load Settings (optional)

To load settings that you previously saved, click Load Settings. Then choose the desired Settings report and click OK.

This will pre-fill settings such as selected standards and date range.

Select standards and/or processes

Select the standards or processes for data you want to import.

Set date range

You can also use a date period to restrict the data records that will be imported. To change the date range:

2. Show Status (recommended)

When you click the Show Status button on the Import Data Utility, the Import/Export Status dialog opens.

The dialog first lets you view counts for the total number of data records that are associated with the part numbers you have selected for the import. It also displays counts for the individual part numbers you have selected.

This can help you decide if you want to import all of the data associated with a particular part number or whether you want to further limit the data you import to a certain date range. Or, you may choose to limit the number of part numbers you import from the file.

3. Import the selected data

After you have made all of your selections on the Import Data Utility:

The Import/Export Status dialog displays the count for the number of imported records. A dialog displays, confirming whether the import was successful and the total time elapsed to import the data.

4. Save these Settings (optional)

To save your settings for later use, click Save Settings and enter a name for this combination of settings.

These Settings can also be used by the Export Data Utility and the Delete Data Utility.

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