Field Mapper Dialog Box

Use this dialog box to map the fields in the import file to the fields in the database.

File Contains a Header Row

This read-only check box displays your selection for the same file type on the Schedule Import form.

Field Mapper Grid

Grid Toolbar

Option

Description

Field Mapper

Select one of the following options:

  • Print — Select this option to display the Print Preview form.

  • Export to Excel — Select this option to open the Microsoft Excel application with the grid’s contents displayed.

Move Up

Select this button to move the contents of the Destination Field for the selected row one row up.

Move Down

Select this button to move the contents of the Destination Field for the selected row one row down.

Note that clicking Move Up or Move Down moves only the content of the Destination Field and not the entire row.

Grid Columns

Field Name

Description

Column Number

This is an auto-number field that has an initial value of 1 for the first row. The succeeding rows are numbered accordingly with increments of 1.

Row 1 Contents

If you select the File Contains a Header Row check box and the file has a header row, this column displays the header values of the import file. If the file does not have a header row, this column displays the values on the first row of the import file.

Destination Field

Select the field where you want to map the corresponding field in the import file.

OK

Click this button to set the field mapping selections you made and to close the Field Mapper dialog box. The Cost Data Import form displays.

Clicking OK does not save the mapping you specify. PM Compass only saves this information when you click Save on the form.

Cancel

Click this button to discard the mapping selections you made and to close the Field Mapper dialog box.

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