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Creating a New Import/Export Pattern
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This
menu lets you create your own import/export mask that will be used to
import or export CSV files.
1 -
From the
toolbar,
select
button.
The system displays the Import / Export CSV file window.
2 -
From the
Import/Export
CSV file
window,
click on
.
The New pattern window displays a list of all the fields that are available
in the EntraPass card databases. They contain specific value formats that
have to be respected. For example, the card state field will only accept
the following values (0=valid, 1=invalid, 2=stolen/lost).
3 -
Double-clicking
on the
available fields
or
using the
left
and
right
buttons
moves the field back and forth. Once the fields are selected, you can
use the
red
arrows
to organize information (this will indicate how information will be arranged
in the CSV file).
Note:
The
card number must always be selected for every pattern including a specific
card. For example, if you select the field
Card #3 - Stolen/Lost
,
you must also select the field
Card #3 - Card Number
.
4 -
Specify
the
and
.
These codes are used by the system to identify, when importing a file,
which card has to be modified or added to the card database. Default add
code is “+” and default modification code is “+”.
5 -
Select
the
.
This code is used by the system to identify, when importing a file, which
card has to be removed from the card database. Default delete code is
“-”. Field separators can be: tab, space, comma, semicolon (;) and other.
6 -
Select
the
.
This code will be used to separate the selected fields when importing
or exporting data. Usually a comma (,) is selected. Keep this in mind
when adding users’ last names and first names separated by a commas.
7 -
Select
the
.
The date will be exported or imported according to the specified format.
The most commonly used format is YYYY/MM/DD. Other date formats are:
•
MM/DD/YYYY
•
DD/MM/YYYY
•
YY/MM/DD
•
MM/DD/YY
•
DD/MM/YY
Note:
The
Use DLL
feature
allows you to enable a program that will convert specific card numbers.
You may use the
Remove DLL
when you do not wish to enable the program that converts card numbers.
8 -
Click
to exist the pattern window and to specify the new pattern name.
9 -
Enter
the pattern name, then click
.
The system automatically returns to the Export/Import CSV file window.
The pattern you have just created is displayed in the
list.
10 -
If you
want to add or remove fields from your pattern, double-click the new pattern
to edit and make the necessary modifications. Now you can import or export
your information using the new pattern you have just created.