Import Data from MIS on SCO startup
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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
Click on the Configuration tab
Click on Import from external system
Select Import configuration
Click on Set up auto import
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 downFrom the Condition drop down list, select Start up SCO
Click Add to auto import
The instruction will be added to the panel below
Repeat this process for any additional import types required so that these will also import from SIMS.net as specified
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
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. |
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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