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1. Open up the url http://biaweb.forest.usf.edu/BIADataLoad/Import/FileTypeSelection
This will bring up the net-id NetID logon screen
2. After logging in, the File selection screen will be displayed. Only files that to which the user has been granted access will be displayed.
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4. The Excel file has 2 tabs. Tab 1 'Data Upload Template' contains sample data. Tab 2 'Data Definitions' contains the meta data details and how data should be input.
5. Add your data to the downloaded file for the current review year, save . Save and click on the "Upload File' button. This will take you to the screen as pictured below.
6. Drag and drop your file into the browser window or use the browse feature to select your file and click on the 'Validate File' button
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8. Click on the 'Finalize Import' button to complete the upload process. The following screen will be displayed to indicate that your file was uploaded successfully.
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After uploading data successfully, any changes should be communicated to ODS to get the approval before uploading again. |
9. Click on the 'Return' button to go back to the Data Importer home screen.
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10. If there are any errors in the file validation(step 6), the following message will be displayed. The error message can be saved using the 'Save Log' button. Fix the errors in the file and click on 'Back' to re try the file upload.
Note: After uploading data successfully, any changes should be communicated to ODS to get the approval before uploading again.