Importing and Converting Campaign Data

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Each time that you receive a new release of campaign data from the manufacturer, you must import and convert the data on the Autoline system. From the Conversion tab of the Setting up a Campaign, you can import campaign data to the Autoline system and convert it to the correct file format.

To import and convert campaign data:

From the OPERATIONS menu, select the Campaigns option.

The Recalls menu is displayed.
Select the Recalls campaign setup option.

The system prompts you for the Point-of-Sale (SO) company.
Select the SO company.

The Recall Campaigns Form is displayed.
From the Conversion tab, click the Import button.

The Data import form is displayed.

Note: Ensure that the settings are correct before you try to import the data.
Click the Import button.
The system displays a progress of the import.
To convert the data, click the Convert button.

The system displays a progress of the conversion. When the conversion is complete, the following message is displayed:

Conversion complete.
Click the OK button.

Conversion Tab

Buttons

Import: Allows you to specify the data source and import campaign data to the Autoline system.

Convert: Converts campaign data imported to Autoline.