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Import Template

I have tried many times to import from Excel but whichever way I try to do it, It doesn't seem to recognise the headings I put in, even if they are the ones suggested by Solar. Is there a template for this or does anyone have one I could filch? One of my clients submits his accounts on an excel spreadsheet and it would be fantastic not to have to type everything in!


Posted by Carolyn Mitchell on Aug 25, 2014 3:21 PM BST

Hi Carolyn,

To produce a 'template' for importing data into Solar Accounts, the simplest solution is to export some data to a CSV file: in Solar Accounts click menu File > Export To > Comma Separated CSV File. Tick only the types of data you want to import and click 'Export'. This will produce a CSV file in the required format. Note that when you edit the file you will need to save it as 'CSV' format (not the usual Excel .xls format).

Cheers


Posted by Mark McLaren (Solar Accounts) on Aug 25, 2014 4:03 PM BST