(File – Data Import – Stock Items – Locations)
Use this screen to import your inventory locations, which are the physical locations (racks, bins, shelves, staging areas, inspection areas, vans or trucks) where on hand stock is stored.
*.csv File Format
Make sure you save the locations spreadsheet as a *.csv file type, which is the format required by the mapping screen.
Spreadsheet Columns
Your spreadsheet can consist of some or all of the following columns. Be sure and insert a title in row one of each column heading so that the column can be identified during the mapping process.
Location ID (Required, String, 10)
This identifies the location.
Description (Required, String, 50)
This further identifies the location on lookups. .
Transitory (Boolean)
Enter a ‘T’ to flag this as a “transitory” location, which is a temporary location, such as an inspection location, not available for picking. Enter an ‘F’ if this is a permanent location available for picking.
Notes (Blob)
Freeform notes can be entered in this field.
Spreadsheet Import
The import process involves four screens that are presented in succession by clicking the Next button.
Screen 1 – Introduction
This first screen provides information notes on each particular import, a list of supporting tables that should be populated prior to running the import, and a listing of required fields.
Screen 2 – Select Import File
1. Column headings
This checkbox is selected by default and tells the program to skip row one of the spreadsheet because it contains column headings.
2. Choose the import file
Click the button in this field to navigate to your *.csv spreadsheet file.
Screen 3 – Map Fields
Om this screen you will map each DBA field, where applicable, to the corresponding column on your spreadsheet. Field explanations are as follows:
Your Data
Click the down arrow and select the column heading from your spreadsheet that matches the DBA field.
Required
This checkbox is selected when the field is required, which means all rows in your spreadsheet must have a value. Mapping is optional with non-required fields.
DBA Field
This is the descriptive name of the field in DBA.
Type
This indicates the field type, such as ‘Blob’ (freeform text), ‘Boolean’ (true/false), ‘Float’ (floating decimal), and ‘String’ (alphanumeric).
Length
This indicates the field length, when applicable.
Screen 4 – Import Data
When you are done with your mapping, click the Import button. The program will attempt to import your data. If any errors are found, the data will not be imported and a list of errors is presented on the screen.
