Import Data from MIS on SCO startup

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Last updated: Feb 18, 2024 by Technical Writer
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Set up SCO to automatically update from your MIS every time you start up SCO - this will ensure good data integrity at all times
Note that each import can take a few minutes, depending on the speed of your connection, so we recommend keeping the number of auto-imports to a minimum
Ensure that the Windows User running SCO has Full Control Permissions on the SCO Installation folder



Import Data from your MIS on SCO startup

Ensure you have first completed the section Set the SIMS Import Types or Set the Wonde Import Types

Ensure that the Windows User running SCO has Full Control Permissions on the SCO Installation folder

  1. Click on the Configuration tab

  2. Click on Import from external system

  3. Select Import configuration

  4. Click on Set up auto import

  5. Select the Import type to Run from the drop down list - see details of each import type below
    Note - it is not recommended to select import types not required by your users, as this could cause the system to slow down

  6. From the Condition drop down list, select Start up SCO

  7. Click Add to auto import

  8. The instruction will be added to the panel below

  9. Repeat this process for any additional import types required so that these will also import from SIMS.net as specified



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Which Import types should I select?

Selecting too many import types to run on start up will take a considerable time, so only select those required by your school

Import Type





Import Type





Pupil import

The Pupil import type should always be selected

Staff import

Only select Staff import if you have previously imported staff and they have IDs set - see Add Staff

Trip import

Functionality not available

Attendance data import

If you wish to import Attendance data, this should be triggered manually after the registers have been taken - see Import Pupil Dinner Attendance (Absences) using the MIS Link

Account balance import

Functionality not available

Photo import

This option is for use with the SIMS link only and for schools using the SCO Classroom Edition.
If you wish to import or update pupil photos, we recommend doing this manually periodically rather than importing every morning - see Import Pupil Photos using the Dynamic Link to SIMS

Pupil contact import

Only select the Pupil contact import if you are using the SCO Communications module - see Install the Dynamic Link to SIMS.net or Install the Wonde Dynamic Link

Staff contact import

Only select the Staff contact import if you are using the SCO Communications module - see Install the Dynamic Link to SIMS.net or Install the Wonde Dynamic Link

Pupil leavers import

If you wish to import or update Leavers, we recommend doing this manually periodically rather than importing every morning - see Delete Pupils using the Wonde or SIMS MIS Link



10. Once the required imports have been added, click OK to return to the Import configuration

11. Click OK to exit

12. Click Close to exit the Import from external system

13. Exit SCO

14. When SCO is started each day, the data will be updated automatically



Note that each import can take a few minutes, depending on the speed of your connection, so we recommend keeping the number of auto-imports to a minimum.  The screen may take sometime to show any response – please be patient.





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