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3 3  The batch data upload process allows you to quickly populate the system database with existing data that is already recorded in electronic format on one of your other data systems. The following is a step-by-step guide to making your way through this process.
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6 -csv process - batch uploads - common looking/format data (export/import)
7 -usually, CSV: text file, 1 line in file per assessment ;;; client id, date, score, assessor ~-~-- way to transfer assessment data
6 +__Prepare your file for uploading:__
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9 -Prepare your file for uploading:
8 +0. A note on the CSV file type: you will be required to upload all data to the system as a CSV file. Short for comma-separated values file, these files enable both parties (i.e. those responsible for importing and exporting the data) to have common expectations as to the data that must be uploaded and what the data signifies. They also prove to be the simplest and most effective way to transfer assessment data for clients. In the batch upload process, therefore, your CSV file will contain all the necessary and pertinent information for clients. Each CSV file (usually a text file) can contain information about many different clients. An outline for what to include and what format to use in your file is shown below.
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11 -~1. CSV file type: please note that you will be required to upload all data to the system as a CSV file. Short for comma-separated values file, these files enable both parties (i.e. those responsible for importing and exporting the data) to have common expectations as to the data that must be uploaded and what the data signifies. They also prove to be the simplest and most effective way to transfer assessment data for clients. In the batch upload process, therefore, your CSV file will contain all the necessary and pertinent information for clients. Each CSV file, usually a text file, can contain information about many different clients. An outline for what to include and what format to use is shown below.
10 +~1. The first step you will need to take for batch uploads is to export all of your client data to the CSV file format. As stated above, the file can be a simple text file. Moreover, it can include information and assessment data for multiple clients. However, you **must **follow the subsequently outline standard to ensure that your data is understood and accepted by the system //(see the sample below for any clarifications)//
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14 -* Use of CSV file.
15 -* Export of client's data to CSV file format
16 -* Show a few columns on a fake and limited spreadsheet.
14 +* Each client's assessment should be on a different line
15 +* Hence, there should be 1 line in the file per assessment
16 +* In this line, please be sure to include 4 things (in this order) separated only by commas: CLIENT ID, DATE (in MM/DD/YYYY format), SCORE, ASSESSOR
17 +* When you have included assessment information for all the clients, save your CSV file
18 +* Your CSV file is now ready to upload onto the system. See the General Uploading Process below to continue...
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18 18  Batch Upload Data Formats
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20 20  * Most common upload formats include: Role, Client, Staff Member, etc.
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