GenTran 5.1 User Manual

Gentran:Server for Windows User’s Guide

Gentran:Server for Windows – November 2005

Using Documents

Importing Documents

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Gentran:Server allows you to import data from data files as an alternative to using 
the Document Editor to enter data directly into the system. To import a document, 
you must have a system import and/or import translation object for the transaction 
set that is imported, registered with the system.

Reference
See Registering New Translation Objects on page 2 - 7 for more information.

For each type of import file, you need to define an import specification on the 
Import tab in the System Configuration program that indicates which import or 
system import translation object is used to begin translation during the import 
process.

You need to see your system administrator about adding the UNC file path or file 
name to the System Configuration program if either of the following are true 
(because the system may be unable to import the file):

◗

You select a file from a UNC file path and a local drive is specified for 
imports of that file type in the System Configuration program.

◗

You select a file from a local drive and a UNC filename is specified for 
imports of that type in the System Configuration program.

Reference
See How to Edit an Import Specification in the Administration Guide for more 
information about adding import specifications.

To import a document, complete the following steps: 

1

From the appropriate area of The Desk, select the Workspace.

System response
The system displays the Workspace Browser.

2

Click Import.

System response
The system displays the Application Files to Import dialog box.

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