Importing Generic Data

To import Generic data (GDR): 

1. Open theMenu > Plugins > Data Importer > Generic.
2. ClickSELECT FILEto search for and then select the file you want to import. 

Using the drop-down arrow, select the Operation name with which the file is associated.  

Click EDIT. 

Note:   Click EDIT to review the file for proper formatting and layout. 

1. A notice appears at top of the screen stating the Data File is uploading and is submitted. 

1. Verify the uploaded File contains an Identifier number, the Date, the Latitude and Longitude, in the proper columns. 

1. Once all columns are aligned, scroll to the bottom of the report and click IMPORT. 

1. Click the Notification Centre icon on the toolbar. 

1. The uploaded GDR file now appears and indicates the results of the upload are available for review. Left-click the record to highlight it. Then click on the gray Import Bar on the right. 

1. A panel verifies the upload contains 3 Valid Data File Rows (none invalid). 

Scroll down and click IMPORT. 

Data Import Terms Used Above 

• Valid Physical Data File Rows - The number of rows processed in an Excel file. 
• Invalid Physical Data File Rows - The number of data rows not processed because of invalid data. 
• File errors - The number of files not imported due to corruption or incorrect file format. 
• Locations Found in Data – How many Latitude/Longitude or Addresses found in the entire import file. 

• Device Reports Producible from Data - How many device reports can be produced from the source data. 

1. A notice at the top of the screen verifies the importing process. 

1. Open the Tree by clicking on the Tree icon on the toolbar. 

1. Scroll down the Tree to find your imported file under your Operation’s Data Sources. 

1. Right-click the file to open a link to the Advanced History Filter Tool to analysis of your file.