About Import / Export

With the Import / Export app it is possible to easily export data from Fortes Change Cloud or import data from an external location into Fortes Change Cloud. The Import / Export app also offers the possibility to automate import or export tasks and thus set up a continuous exchange with external applications (eg a financial system or HR application).

In this section you will find the answers to all kinds of questions about using the Import / Export app. Can’t find the answer to your question? Then contact Fortes Support.

Introduction

Import and Export
- Define an export task
- Select the desired data, destination and format, etc.
- Execute the task
- If necessary, check the job log
- Article: Import/export module

Data exchange with files (CSV or XML)
- Article: Which import/export file types are supported?
- Article: What are the format requirements for data in file imports?
- Article: How can I set a display name for fields when using CSV for an export?
Two ways of accessing files (Files on a server (for automated interfacing) vs Through the ‘document list’ (for manual interfacing))
- Article: Import/export module
The import/export module is designed for interfacing with other applications (SAP, VE1, JDEdwards etc.) , e.g.Actual hours (if time entry is done in another application)
- Actual costs (from a financial system), Budget (from a financial system), Availability (from HRM system)
- Article: How can I make multiple changes at the same time to the availability and allocation of resources?