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Importing objects

Importing objects

The StaffCal manager allows you to bulk import objects into groups from tab delimited (TSV) files.   These can be from sources such as Active Directory lists or your own custom staff lists.

 

Dynamic Active Directory object synchronisation is still under development

 

To bulk import active directory objects:

1 . Export from Active DirectoryExport from Active Directory

1: In Active Directory users and computers, go to the container you wish to export objects from.

2: Make sure that the fields you wish to export are displayed in the viewing pane. (Right click / View / Add-Remove columns)

3: From the menu select Action / Export list.

4: Save as a Tab Delimited file

2 . Open the import procedureOpen the import procedure


In the StaffCal Manager menu, select File/Import Objects

3 . Set the import groupSet the import group

Set the import group

Select the group to import the objects into.

4 . Set import fieldsSet import fields

Set import fields

Drag and drop matching fields from the left hand pane to the right hand pane.

5 . Strip header recordStrip header record

Strip header record

Check   'Strip header record'. Active directory leaves field names as headers by default.

6 . Import the dataImport the data

Import the data

Click on 'Import the data' to start the import process.

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