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  1. Log in to ProTrack Warehouse.
  2. Select Data Import under Configuration menu. The Import Setup screen appears.


    Fig.1 Import Setup

     

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    • Importing does not update existing data, it will only create new data.
    • Importing time intervals are configured through Configuration > System settings. Clicking will force a file to be imported within the next minute.


    Import Setup Field Descriptions

    Field

    Description

    Import Type

    Select the type of data that will be imported from the drop down list.

    Description

    Type a description detailing what kind of data will be imported.

    File Type

    Select the format of the file being imported from the drop down list, either Comma Separated Values or Fixed Length.

    Location

    Select a folder that will be searched for files waiting to be imported.

    Current Import Location

    Displays the current saved import location.

    Table 29. Import Setup Descriptions

    Import Type Descriptions

    Type

    Description

    Activity

    This is typically used for initial configuration of activities.

    Aisle Path

    Used for configuring warehouse mapping.

    Customer

    This data can be used for reporting or triggering specific standards.

    Department

    This is typically used for initial configuration.

    Speed Break

    This is typically used for initial configuration of equipment speed breaks.

    Employee

    This is typically used for initial configuration of employees.

    Equipment

    This is typically used for initial configuration of equipments.

    Facility

    This is typically used for initial configuration of facilities.

    Floor

    This is typically used for initial configuration of floors within a facility.

    Location

    Used for configuring warehouse mapping.

    Microzone

    This is typically used for initial configuration of microzones.

    Quality

    Used for importing quality data such as occurrence of mistakes and the date/time of occurrence which can be used for discipline and reporting purposes.

    Segment

    Used for configuring warehouse mapping.

    Time & Attendance

    Used for importing time and attendance swipes which represents a more accurate start of day, lunch, and end of day activities.

    Travel Path

    Used for configuring warehouse mapping.

    WMS

    Used for importing WMS files that contain data about the assignments worked by employees.

    Zone

    This is typically used for initial configuration of zones.

    Table 30. Import Type Descriptions

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Import Location
 

Import Location

This is the folder location where files will be dropped so that ProTrack Warehouse can import the files. Each import type has a configurable import location which must be set locally on the application server.

To set the Import Location:

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