Imports

the imports section allows you to upload csv files to quickly add or update various types of data in ampeducator you can import information related to courses, students, staff, programs, attendance, transactions, and more this feature helps streamline data management, reducing manual entry and ensuring accuracy when handling large datasets starting an import to begin, click more actions and select either import or update , depending on whether you are adding new data or modifying existing records after selecting an option, a description of the required fields for that specific import will be displayed preparing your csv file before importing, you must create a csv (comma separated values) file that follows the required format the first row of the csv file should contain the field names exactly as specified required fields are marked with a red star in the system’s field guide (these do not need to be included in the column name) in addition to required fields, you can include optional fields to provide more detailed data the maximum file size for an import is 250mb ensure data is formatted correctly to match ampeducator’s requirements testing your import after selecting the import type, click choose file to select your csv before finalizing the import, it's recommended to test your data first by clicking the test import button after running the test import , you can check for any errors by reviewing the test log to do this, return to the imports list and click the view import icon next to your import here, you can review the log to see if any errors were detected and what needs to be corrected this step ensures that any formatting issues or missing fields are addressed before uploading your final file uploading your import once you've tested your import and confirmed there are no errors, you can proceed with importing the final file simply go to more actions , select the appropriate import or update option, choose your csv file, and click import once the import is successfully uploaded, it will appear in the imports list the data will now be updated in ampeducator, and you can review it to ensure everything has been processed correctly