Data Import

The Import Setup screen is used to setup import parameters and maintain import setup for an import type. Also, this screen is used to add, remove, and modify import fields of an import type.

To access the Import Setup screen:

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

   
   ^{Fig.147 Import Setup}

   
   
   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 27. 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 28. Import Type Descriptions}

Import Location

This is the 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:

1. Select the Import Type from the drop down list.
2. Click and a popup window appears.
   
   

   
   ^{Fig.128 Import Location - Searching For A Location}

   
   
3. Navigate to the folder that will be used for importing files.
4. Select a file located within that folder.
   
   

   
   ^{Fig.129 Import Location - Selecting A Location}

   
   

   Tip

   *If there are no files located in the folder, you can right click within the popup and create a new document. Once it is created, select the file.