Data Import

In some cases it’s much faster to type data in Excel and then import it into ARPOS.

Step by step instructions:

1. Start Excel.
2. Type needed data. Note: for Boolean data like Ask for Price the following values should be used: -1 for yes, true and 0 for no, false
3. In Excel main menu – File – Save As … select one of the formats: Text (tab delimited); CSV (comma delimited)
4. Start ARPOS.
5. Open a desired window (Items, Workers or Clients).
6. Press Import button.
7. Select columns/fields you would like to import. Note: these columns should be stored in the import file using the same order as they displayed on Data Import window.
8. Press Import button.
9. Select import file.
10. Press OK.

Data from import file should be successfully imported.

Note: On Items window use category number for Category column and modifier category number for Modifier Category column instead of their names.

See also:

Getting started | Creating an order | Taking payment | Workers configuration | Bill configuration | Payment methods configuration

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NY, USA
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