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Import a fixed-width text file

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System Administrator

Before you import a fixed-width text file, you need to add a fixed-width import descriptor record first.

To import a fixed-width text file, follow these steps:

  1. Add an import descriptor for the fixed-width text file. For details, see Add an import descriptor record
  2. Click Test to test the importing of records.
  3. On the Test Import tab, review the test results.

    Note Only the first ten lines in the external file are tested.

  4. Click Proceed.
  5. Click Run.
    Service Manager imports the external file.
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