Import/Export Functions

Tracker import and export files are specially formatted text files. When importing Tracker can read the type of file and whether it is valid from the contents, so there is no need for the User to specify which type of file to import.
 
Import. The Import function opens a standard Windows dialogue box to allow an import file to be selected. Tracker automatically detects whether it is a valid file and which type of import is required.

Export. To export Tracker data the User has to specify which of the currently available sets of data they want to export. When Export is selected the Export Data form opens to allow the User to select which type of output is required:

Programme. Selecting Programme opens the Group Select form to enable the Group and period dates for the programme to be entered. Following this a save as dialogue box opens to allow the User to a location and a file name for the export file. A Programme export file contains all the information shown on a Group’s Programme report.

Census List. The Census List export includes only those details that would appear on the Census form.

Personal Details. The personal details export file includes the whole of a person’s record including their training, appointments and scouting record as shown on their Personal Details report.

Group. Group Export creates a multiple Personal Details export file which includes everyone in the groups selected in the Misc->Select Groups list.