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Learning Objectives

After reading this article , you’ll you will be able to:

  • Access the template of a preconfigured import/export connector.

Note

Keep in mind: In this article we go over the import basics, more on executing imports in Imports.

Import

The import functionality allows for a quick upload of large datasets into Workplace. By using an import connector with import mappings, it is possible to specify in which data table the various data should be stored.

Default imports are available to import masterdata master data when setting up an environment. This allows for quickly filling the environment with for example: contacts, properties, and areas. By default we use files in csv-format for our imports.

Where can you find the default imports

How the defaults imports work is explained in detail in the articles that describe how to set up a new Workplace environment. In general, imports can be accessed

  • Press the Import button on the startBoard. Imports can also be accessed via the navigation menu: Configuration>Import.

  • Open the import connector by clicking on the “reference”.

Export

Similar to the import functionality, the export functionality allows the for a quick download of large datasets from Workplace. It is also possible to configure a periodical export of data.

  • Access the export connector via the export button on the startBoard. Exports can also be accessed via the navigation menu: Configuration > Export.

  • Open the export connector by clicking on the “reference”

Info

No default exports are available. All exports are custom.

Automating an import or export

  • It is also possible to set up imports to be executed periodically from an FTP server.

  • Automated export can be set up to export date to: FTP servers and email.

Summary

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  • The import and export functionality is used to upload and download large number of data to and from Workplace.

  • Workplace comes with a set of predefined import connectors.

Exercise

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