This topic describes the flow of activities for importing data into Smart Instrumentation.
You must define a file or database with the data you want to import.
Managing Import Link Groups Common Tasks
If you intend to use several data sources, you will have to define an import link for each source. Therefore, creating defining import links, create a link group.
Defining Import Link Properties Common Tasks
Create a link between the data source that you defined and the target table or module of Smart Instrumentation.
Defining Import Link Properties Common Tasks
After creating an import link, you must specify how you want to import the source data associated with the link. For example, you might only want to insert new records into Smart Instrumentation without updating existing data, or you want to import data into more than one <plant> or project.
Map Source and Target Fields Common Tasks
At this stage, you map the fields in your data source with target table columns in Smart Instrumentation.
Comparison Options Common Tasks
After you have run an import session on a set of data at least once, you can run subsequent sessions by comparing the new rows to be imported with previously imported rows.
If needed, test the import process before importing data. Testing the import process can be useful when testing a single link before carrying out a large batch operation. A test can also give you an indication on the rejected rows and allow you to fix the problem prior to a batch operation. After testing, run the import process.
Register Imported Items in Smart Instrumentation Object Registry
After importing, you must register the items in the object registry for them to be recognized throughout the application. For details see the documentation for Smart Instrumentation Administration.