Issue
How do I format a Comma Separated Variable file (CSV) to create personnel objects via import that will include area assignments and photos.
Product Line
Andover Continuum
Environment
CyberStation
Cause
Need way to mass create personnel objects.
Resolution
Typically personnel information is provided from Human Resources in a MS Excel file, the data can be saved as a CSV file and easily formatted for import into the Continuum system which will automatically create one personnel object per row using the information (LastName, FirstName etc) included in the file.
Assigning areas during import is accomplished by specifying a personnel template (previously created using Continuum). Different areas can be assigned to different personnel objects as a template can be specified per row. When the personnel object is created via the CSV import, it will be assigned all the areas found in the specified template.
Importing a photo for the personnel object is accomplished by specifying an image file in the PhotoFile column.
Click Here for a sample CSV file.