Data Exchange

Screen Description

The Data Import screen provides interface for importing data from XML files.

Note: In most cases, the existing data (for the selected academic session) are replaced by the content of the given XML file.

Details

Import

Type in the location of a file or click on Browse and select a file where the data is stored, then click on Import.

The needed format is described at http://www.unitime.org/uct_interfaces.php.


Export

Select type of data for export, check/uncheck the distribution options and click Export.


Notes

  • Buildings and rooms are imported as external buildings and rooms, you need to use Update Data operation on Buildings page (menu Administration > Academic Sessions > Buildings) for the buildings and rooms to show up in the application. Global room features need to be crated before this update, and their abbreviation must match the roomFeature.feature attribute.
  • Staff is imported into the staff table, to pull in the instructors use Manage Instructor List operation on the Instructors page (menu Courses > Input Data > Instructors).
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