Summary

In this chapter, we learned to perform most of the data import activities. We completed four common tasks. The first one was creating the Import Loader Format file. We did that just once, and this can be used for further transactions. Secondly, we prepared source text files based on the predefined Import Loader Format file. Then we learned about loading the data into the ADempiere Imported Table Format. Lastly, we moved the import data in its own windows (verifying and validating data).

During the creation of the Import Loader Format, we chose which import table was to be used, and defined the format for the source files. This was either comma separated, fixed positioned, or tab separated. We also defined what type of information is needed in the Format Field tab. We defined a list of columns required during the data import processes.

When setting up information in the Format Field tab, we can define both constant and variable information. For variable information, we can set date...