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Job Timesheet Batch Control - File - Import CSV

You use the FILE | IMPORT CSV option on the Job Timesheet Batch Control screen to import timesheet data which has been exported from a payroll system in CSV (comma separated values) format.

The file must be formatted as follows, with a carriage return at the end of each line:

Job type (76),"job number",cost centre (0-9),"batch number","employee number","stage","description (employee name)","operation",actual quantity,billable quantity,actual cost,overtime rate,line total (inc tax),job transaction order total (ex tax),sell price or unit charge,'discount type (P)',tax percentage,"warehouse number",'tax type (S)',"transaction date"

For example:

76,"A100021",1,"BATCH1","JOHN","1","JohnSmith","BUILDER",3,3,20,1,99,90,30,'P',10,"WH1",'S',"17/07/2016"

  1. Select TRANSACTIONS | BATCH TIMESHEETS.

Micronet displays the Job Timesheet Batch Control screen.

  1. Select FILE | IMPORT CSV.

Micronet displays the Import CSV Timesheets screen.

  1. In the Enter Filename field, press Tab or Enter to select the file to import to MJC.
  1. Select the Import button.

Micronet imports the CSV file into a standard MJC batch for editing, printing or processing. When the data has been imported, Micronet produces an audit report showing all costs, hours and employee details along with a job summary of the costs allocated.

  1. Edit the imported data if required.

For information on how to open and review a timesheet batch, refer to "Recalling a Timesheet Batch".

  1. Complete the batch.

Refer to "Managing Completed Timesheet Batches".