CSV Files Import and Export

The CSV Import/Export feature allows the ability to import or export card files that are saved in a CSV (Comma Separated Value) format. Importing/exporting data between two applications allows the ability for the two application to share data. CSV files can be edited in most applications (Excel, NotePad, etc.). You will use the CSV Import/Export feature if:

• You are upgrading from EntraPass DOS or WinPass 64 and you want to retrieve the cards created in these previous versions.
• Your company desires to import the card database information into the payroll system. Using the Import/Export feature will save a considerable amount of time in setting up the card holder database.
• Your company has a new database: instead of having to reprogram all the information already available in the card database, the system administrator could export the data contained in the card database (names, departments, card numbers, etc.) into a CSV file that can be imported into the target database.
  Note: The CSV Import/Export feature imposes a number of rules: each field contains a specific value format that has to be respected. For example, the card state field will only accept the following values (0=valid, 1=invalid, 2=stolen/lost).

To Import/Export card information, you may use Kantech pre-defined patterns or you may create your custom patterns.