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Fusion to Import Projects

Distributor steps for setting up a table import in Encompass that uses a saved Fusion report as its source, mapping fields, testing it and scheduling it in an Import Project. v21.01+.

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Written by Bailey Naas-Thornton

Minimum Version Required: 21.01

Steps

Use a Fusion Report to Import Projects

Fusion report imports are a powerful tool that allows automation in reporting. They allow you to automatically import data into a related table based on a schedule to get the most up-to-date data.

1.) Search for New Table import in the universal search bar

2.) Input a title, a destination table, import action, as well as the source of the import
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  • The Import Routine is the name of the import that is being created
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  • The destination table is the table where the report data will be imported too
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  • The source of the data can be a local file in the form of .xlsx, .csv, .zip files saved reports such as a fusion report, as well as google drive or an EDBL Client
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3.) For a fusion report import click Use Report

4.) Find and select the desired report
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5.) Click Save Changes to pull up the Map Field page
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6.) Use the field map to set import fields and click Save Changes, you can also select Link On to choose which field to link onto for the import
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7.) You can execute the import manually to ensure that it works as expected
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  • Review data link will show the data will be imported
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8.) The Import Results page will show details about what was actually imported. If this looks correct, schedule the import by clicking the import scheduling tab
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9.) From this tab select the Import Project from the dropdown, if one does not exist create one from the Import Project table by clicking the green Add Import Project button
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10.) After the import project is selected, click New Schedule
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11.) Fill in all information and then Save Changes
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Fields And Definitions

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