SQL Acc XLS n MDB Import

Introduction

Is an External Shareware Program which able to import below data to SQL Accounting using Excel or Access File. Master file (eg. Debtors, Creditors & Item List) Transactions Nestle Transactions Yeos Transactions Coca-Cola Transactions GSK Transactions

Pros

1. Easy to generate
2. About 80% of modules is covered.
3. Support GST/SST
4. FREE import for Master file.
5. Support import CSV/TXT(semi Comma) Format - Only available in Version 4.7.4.23 & above not applicable for Version 5.10.9 & above
6. Support Schedule Auto Download from Simple FTP - Only available in Version 5.10.6.32 & above
7. Support Schedule Auto Import for Excel/CSV/TXT - Only available in Version 5.10.6.32 & above
8. Support import CSV/TXT(Bar(|),Comma(,),Semi Comma(;),Tilde(~)) Format - Only available in Version 5.10.9 & above
9. Support import Json Format - Only available in Version 5.11.10.43 & above

Cons

1. Only can do New/Insert action not applicable for Version 5.16.10.62 & above
2. Is Batch update.
3. There is a cost for End User and Dealer for Transaction import. Only Free if each file record less then 100 rows.
4. Credit Note Knock Off for both Customer & Supplier not cover not applicable for Version 5.15.10.57 & above
5. No transfer status for Sales & Purchase Module
6. Unable to import Serial Number
7. Not support Same DocNo with Different Supplier Code - not applicable for Version 5.11.10.43 & above

Pros (UE Only)

1. Easy to generate
2. Able update Stock Information.
3. Can do New/Insert/Edit/Update action

Cons (UE Only)

1. There is a cost for End User and Dealer. Only Free if each file record less then 100.
2. Only Cover Maintain Stock Item.

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Requirement

• Firebird Server
• SQL Accounting
• Microsoft Excel or Access
• Microsoft Access Database Engine 2007 Redistributable (AccessDatabaseEngine.exe)
• Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable (AccessDatabaseEngine.exe - 32 bits) - Optional

Example Template

• Updated 13 Dec 2022
• Example Template-SQLAcc-ImportExcel
• Example Template-Json

History New/Updates/Changes

--Update 13 Dec 2022--

• Update StockItem_BOM Missing Column & data not sorting

--Update 25 Nov 2022--

• Add new Customer&Supplier Master Format
• Add Maintain Shipper Format

--Update 28 Oct 2022--

• Fixed Payment Example Not Correct KO DocNo

--Update 18 Oct 2022--

• Add Example rounding for Sales & Purchase

--Update 06 Oct 2022--

• Add More sample for Journal Voucher
• Add Note for Journal Voucher

--Update 01 Jun 2022--

• Add Batch Delete format
• Add Currency With Detail format

--Update 14 Apr 2022--

• Add ST_Item_Alt format

--Update 19 Oct 2021--

• Update ARAP_Deposit Data to match Sample data
• Add ARAP_CN_KO Format
• Add ARAP_Deposit_Refund Format
• Add ARAP_Deposit_Forfeit Format

--Update 05 Oct 2021--

• Update StockList Missing Isbase column & Required field for RATE1

--Update 11 Sep 2021--

• Add Price Tag Example for Stock List Template

--Update 18 Aug 2021--

• Add Enable Import Stock Item Matrix Profile Template

--Update 03 Apr 2021--

• Add GL_Budget Template
• Add AR_CustomerBranch Template

--Update 14 Dec 2020--

• Add StockLit_PriceTagARAP Template
• Update StockGroup, ST_ITEM_TPL, ST_Batch, Tariff & StockItem_BOM Template no mention field size

--Update 14 Aug 2020--

• Update ChartOfAccount_GL - Add More Example & Notes

--Update 04 Jul 2020--

• Update MaintainSupplier_Giro - Update to Match with Testing Company
• Add StockList_UOMnPrice Template

--Update 03 Jun 2020--

• Split Stock Issue & Stock Receive Template

--Update 26 May 2020--

• Add Stock Assembly & Disassembly Template
• Add more example for CashBookEntry_PV_OR
• Add Customer Deposit Template

--Update 15 May 2020--

• Move file to Google Drive

--Update 12 Feb 2020--

• Update Sales & Purchase Tab Information to Match with Testing Company

--Update 03 Jan 2020--

• Add Point Format

--Update 09 Sep 2019--

• Add Opening SST Service Tax Format

--Update 10 Sep 2019--

• Standardize the Header & Detail Column name where had same name
• Add Stock Batch Format
• Add Stock Item Template Format

--Update 28 Mar 2019--

• Update Sales & Purchase Column Name & position so it can auto map on Get File in program

--Update 05 Jan 2019--

• Add JE type for Customer/Supplier DN/CN.

--Updated 07 Sep 2016--

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Tips for Programmer to Export Transaction 01. Use INNER JOIN SQL to join the Master & Detail table 02. Export to Excel, txt or CSV file

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Tips for Yeos Transaction Import User might had to adjust some data in the excel file 01. Remove the 1st row(i.e 1st row must be a title of the column) 02. PRD Qty & Gross AMT column need * -1 (only for Credit Note) or can use My Excel for Credit Note/Payment is in Negative Value, can it be import?

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Tips for Coca-Cola Transaction Import User might had to at Coca-Cola system before export 01. Group the ARTNUM 02. Net the AMTSUBJECTTOGST & GSTAMT column It might had rounding issue after import (i.e. excel not match with Tax Invoice Issue from coca-cola)

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Tips for GSK Transaction Import 01. User might had to convert the file to excel file 02. Export File by Document Type (i.e. Invoice 1 file & Credit Note 1 file)

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Things to Consider

• Float, Currency & Integer type Must not had , (comma) or Currency Symbol & Default Value is 0 not empty
• No Formula in the cell
• No Merge cell is use
• No Hidden column
• Avoid use Unicode Character for Row 1 (Header)
• Date Format should be in dd/mm/yyyy (entry time in Excel as dd/mm/yyyy) - Updated 14 Nov 2013

• Below is the column type can/can't import

• Try just use Alphanumeric for the Worksheet Name

• Make sure the Key of Records is properly Sorted

• Special Character (for csv or txt output only)

User Input	Text Output
SalesOrder	SalesOrder
Sales Order 5' 12"	"Sales Order 5' 12"""
SalesOrder6'13"	"SalesOrder6'13"""
SalesOrder6" x 13"	"SalesOrder6"" x 13"""
Sales Order	"Sales Order"
Sales Order 5' 12	"Sales Order 5' 12"
Sales Order 12"	"Sales Order 12"""
Sales;Order 12	"Sales;Order 12"

For Easy Export you can use " for all output value Eg "AL","161924123243970563"

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Import Program

• Version (5.17.15.76) - 13 May 2023
• Version (4.5.4.37) - 01 Jun 2022 (UE Only) - (Deprecated)
• Evaluation Limit : 100 rows Records per file (Except Master File with not limit)
• SQLAccXLSnMDBImp-setup.exe
• MD5 : 881F7D2908C4DF8B8789281F51B1887E

History New/Updates/Changes

--Build 77--

• Upgrade to Version 5.17.16.
• Fixed Error on Function Memo to Column when split Memo row more then No of Columns.
• Add Clear Cache Data Option.
• Enable support Search Description2 for PaymentMethod Field.
• Fixed Verify UOM not same as excel when if itemcode have more the 1 UOM with Rate=1.
• Fixed ItemCode UOM sometime not correctly check.

--Build 76--

• Upgrade to Version 5.17.15.
• Fixed unable to find record if On Spot Change Code.
• Fixed import csv with long number become scientific notation.
• Fixed import csv with missing number begin with 00x.
• Add F1 shortcut for Get User Guide... function.
• Add Load Last Posted Status Information... function - For Transactions.
• Fixed Auto Import Stock Item Fail.

--Build 75--

• Enable Support Read UOM from Barcode & Stock Alt Item Table.
• Fixed Detail Description should not have Default Value.
• Fixed AR & AP KO should not show Agent & Area Mapping.
• Fixed AP Verify Error.
• Fixed Customer CN, Supplier DN & CN Default Value not correct.

--Build 74--

• Upgrade to Version 5.17.14.
• Enable Support Direct DB Connect for SQL Connect.
• Enable Auto Remember by BizType for Auto Replace.
• Fixed Error when Exit Program if the db is registered.
• Fixed Verify DocNo for Customer should excluded code.
• Fixed Default Open from Desktop else from My Document folder.
• Fixed Verify Slow.
• Add Option Auto KnockOff for Customer/Supplier Payment & Refund.

--Build 73--

• Fixed Error after done import Maintain Customer/Supplier New format.

--Build 72--

• Fixed Source Mapping Field have Extra Column.
• Fixed Get CSV with Unicode Error.
• Fixed Access Violation when posting Payment.

--Build 71--

• Fixed Import SL & PH missing detail.

--Build 70--

• Upgrade to Version 5.17.13.
• Remove 'Mapping Field can't be empty' for Stock Transfer Header Code.
• Enable Support Import Seq Field for Maintain Stock Item - BOM.
• Fixed Duplicate DocNo when Exce/CSV file data not sort by DocNo.
• Enable Read File in subfolder of pending for Auto Import.
• Add new option Include SubFolder File(s)... for Auto Import for multi 3rd Party Export to different folder.
• Enable Search AltCode for ItemCode field.
• Enable Import Maintain Shipper.
• Enable Auto Generate DocNo using prefix <<New>>.
• Fixed Stock Transfer Customer code not checking other Maintain Customer fields.
• Fixed Verify 2nd time data gone.
• Fixed Verify Empty Value for Terms should bypass.
• Add New Format for Maintain Customer & Maintain Supplier to support Replace Action.
• Combine UE Function.
• Add Option Get file(s) from FTP... for transactions import.
• Enable Replace Option for Duplicate transaction for All Maintenance (Except Maintain Account).

--Build 69--

• Add Remove Other Character(s)... function.
• Fixed Copy Cell Value not enable for single table import.
• Fixed SUOMQTY field missing from mapping.

--Build 68--

• Fixed Field Auto Mapping not check equally match column.
• Fixed Sales.Points.OPF can't Auto Import.
• Fixed Import Attachment field become RichText.
• Fixed Import GL PV & GL OR error.

--Build 67--

• Change FTP download TransferType to Binary.
• Fixed Error when download FTP file with folder.
• Add Double Click Pending & Done label to open the folder.
• Add Test FTP Download option on Right Click Pending label.

--Build 66--

• Upgrade to Version 5.16.12.
• Fixed Slow on Auto Mapping function.
• Move Select Record Range to top.
• Fixed Tab Order.
• Add Batch Delete function.
• Enable Replace Option for Item Template & Maintain Batch.
• Fixed Import Stock Template not set 'Mapping Field can't be empty' for Code field.
• Allow import Detail Maintain Currency.
• Fixed FTP download Error.

--Build 65--

• Fixed Points Verify Keep shown Invalid Customer code.
• Fixed Points Post to Account prompt Access Violation.
• Fixed Verify if Mapped field with empty data for Agent, Area, Project should by pass

--Build 64--

• Upgrade to Version 5.16.11.
• Add Import Stock Alternative.
• Add Auto Resize Prefix Main Screen Size.

--Build 63--

• Fixed Error Import Matrix Profile.
• Fixed Disc have value even Excel don't have Disc Column.

--Build 62--

• Upgrade to Version 5.16.
• Enable Replace Option for Duplicate transaction.

--Build 61--

• Fixed Add for detail Mapping override by automap.

--Build 60--

• Fixed GL Acc Verify not correctly for SpecialAccount Type.
• Add Filter for Untick Only, Tick Only & All option for GL Acc.
• Misleading information at Stock Item Filter record to record when set 501 to 1000 become 500

(conflict with to rec & max record)

--Build 59--

• Fixed Maintain Batch Source Field missing last column.
• Fixed Stock Item Not Auto Maping Field for Sub Table.
• Fixed GL Acc Verify missing some Account Type & special Account type.
• Fixed Import Unicode for More Description become ???

--Build 58--

• Fixed Payment Auto Mapping not correct due to Fixed Journal Auto Mapping.
• Fixed More Description & Attachment not support Unicode.

--Build 57--

• Upgrade to Version 5.15.
• Fixed Journal Auto Mapping not Correct for DR & CR.
• Fixed GL Maintain Account Verify with AccType = IV shown invalid.
• Add Customer Credit Note - Knockoff.
• Add Supplier Credit Note - Knockoff.
• Fixed Customer Deposit Company Code checking Code same as other Document (eg IV)
• Add Customer/Supplier Deposit Refund.
• Add Customer/Supplier Deposit Forfeit.
• Add Supplier Deposit.

--Build 56--

• Fixed Matrix Profile for D1SUBCODE & D2SUBCODE not fully import due to too long list.

--Build 55--

• Remove GL Stock Value function which is not ready.
• Add Checking For AccType & SpecialAccType for GL_Acc Import.
• Add Checking Mandatory Field for GL_Acc Import.
• Enable Import Stock Item Matrix Profile.

--Build 54--

• Shortcut to Open Selected file.
• Fixed DB Import Unicode become ?.

--Build 53--

• Fixed Auto Import RPC server is unavailable Error.
• Fixed Stock Item ItemCode not Verify.

--Build 52--

• Upgrade to Version 5.14.
• Add Import GL Budget.
• Fixed Verify Account should not exclude Bank & Cash Type.

--Build 51--

• Add Force Kill SQLAcc for AutoImport.
• Fixed Verify Account not excluding Customer,Supplier & Stock Account.
• Fixed FTP - Not able move to Archive Folder.
• Fixed unable to find data if query containing the '&', '!' characters.

--Build 50--

• Fixed Detail Description map as Description_HDR.
• Skip Posting KnockOff if No Map KODocNo.
• Fixed Verify for AR_CN & AP_SC prompt DocType Required when no Map.

--Build 49--

• Fixed Import GL Maintain Account Get excel file still old method.

--Build 48--

• Fixed Payment KnockOff field not auto map.
• Enable Grid Export for Direct Import DB.
• Enable Mini Utilities for Direct Import DB.
• Fixed Grid Export not working.
• Add Grid Export for Master data

--Build 47--

• Fixed Import GL Maintain Account Some Account Description is Empty.
• Fixed GL Maintain Account unable reset to empty after drag back to source.
• Fixed Import Stock Item Randomly Error Prompt.

--Build 46--

• Add Checking Only Get Excel Row Data when Column A is not Empty.
• Fixed unable to connect to DB in SQL Connect.

--Build 45--

• Upgrade to Version 5.13.
• Upgrade IDE to Delphi 27.
• Error when Import BOM with mapping empty OverheadCost.
• Add Delete Existing Data... option for Supplier Giro & Opening SST Import
• Fixed Post Button should only enable after Verify
• Fixed Progress Bar not update when lot of records.
• Fixed Error Get Json File if Not Registered.
• Fixed Error when Click Get Data 2nd Times for Json File.

--Build 44--

• Upgrade to Version 5.12.10.
• Auto Force Use Get File 2 for Get File for Excel format.
• Fixed Customer/Suppler Payment missing DocAmt field.
• Fixed Get Excel Example Template Link not update.

--Build 43--

• Upgrade to Version 5.11.10.
• Fixed Verify payment method not correctly checking.
• Enable Import Stock Item Assembly.
• Enable Import Stock Item Disassembly.
• Enable Support Same DocNo but Different Supplier Code.
• Enable Import Customer Deposit.
• Fixed Maintainance not force Code Mapping.
• Add Import from Json File format - Stage 1 of 2.
• Fixed Auto Login Password Not Case Sensitive.

--Build 42--

• Upgrade to Version 5.10.10.
• Fix Post Button should only enable after verify for Maintain Item Import.
• Remove checking for Knock off DocNo in Preverify.
• Fixed DocNo Status Not in Memo Mode.
• Allow Import ItemCode without UOM & Defaul Value for SL, PH & ST.
• Enhance Convert YYYYMMDD to DD/MM/YYYY function by remove - and . before convert.
• Reduce the Maintain Item windows Min Height size to 700.

--Build 41--

• Upgrade to Version 5.10.9.
• Add Export Log Option for Auto Import.
• Enable Import Point.
• Fix Drag from Target to Source Not Clear for Maintenance Import.
• Enable bypass mapping & use Default Value for Knock Off import.
• Fixed No checking When PAYMENTMETHOD not map for Payment Import.
• Enable Prompt for Delimiter option when import for TXT/CSV in Get File 2 & Get File 3.

--Build 40--

• Fix unable to Connect Data Base if Data in Linux.

--Build 39--

• Upgrade to Version 5.10.8.
• Fixed Direct Import to DB no Auto Open Excel when only 1 Excel Sheet.
• Fixed No checking on Field Mapping in Giro Import.
• Add Import Opening SST Service Tax.

--Build 38--

• Enable Support Version 782 & above (New ROC).

--Build 37--

• Add Get Excel Example Template...Function under Help Menu

--Build 36--

• Fixed Batch Import Unable to Import due to IsActive is Boolean Type.
• Enhance support 99.9999% Accurate AutoMapping.
• Remove Extra Fields for Stock Item Template.

--Build 35--

• Fixed Verify shown ??? if itemcode in Unicode.
• Fixed Error on Limited User on run application.

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History New/Updates/Changes (UE Only) - (Deprecated)

--Build 37--

• Upgrade to Version 4.5.4.
• Fixed Slow on Auto Mapping function.
• Move Select Record Range to top.
• Fixed Tab Order.

--Build 36--

• Upgrade to Version 4.5.3.
• Add Import Stock Alternative.
• Add Auto Resize Prefix Main Screen Size.

--Build 35--

• Upgrade to Version 4.5.
• Add option Delete Existing Data for all Import Option except Maintain Stock Item.

--Build 34--

• Fixed Add for detail Mapping override by automap.

--Build 33--

• Misleading information at Stock Item Filter record to record when set 501 to 1000 become 500 (conflict with to rec & max record)

--Build 32--

• Fixed Stock Item Not Auto Maping Field for Sub Table.
• Fixed Import Unicode for More Description become ???

--Build 31--

• Fixed More Description & Attachment not support Unicode.

--Build 30--

• Fixed Prompt Error when excel UOM Rate is empty.

--Build 29--

• Internal Release.

--Build 28--

• Fixed DB Import unicode become ?.

--Build 27--

• Shortcut to Open Selected file.
• Fixed Status with OK Action should be Import not Replace.
• Fixed Default Should Tick All.

--Build 26--

• Upgrade to Version 4.4.
• Add Function &1. Maintain Customer - Branch...

--Build 25--

• Fixed unable to find data if query containing the '&', '!' characters.

--Build 24--

• Disable Finish Button for DB Import.
• Fixed Price Tag Import Discount not clear when is empty.

--Build 23--

• Fixed Verify Not correct for Maintain Stock Item - UOM & Price.

--Build 22--

• Upgrade to Version 4.3.2.
• Add Checking Only Get Excel Row Data when Column A is not Empty.
• Fixed unable to connect to DB in SQL Connect.
• Fixed Import Stock Item Randomly Error Prompt.
• Fixed Click Next slow in Direct Import Action.
• Enable Grid Export for Direct Import DB.
• Enable Mini Utilities for Direct Import DB.
• Add Maintain Stock Item - Price Tag - Customer...& Maintain Stock Item - Price Tag - Supplier...

--Build 21--

• Fixed Update with Customer & Supplier Item Unable Update if More then 1 Record

--Build 20--

• Fixed Update with Customer & Supplier Item Error.

--Build 19--

• Upgrade to Version 4.3.
• Upgrade IDE to Delphi 27.
• Add Stock Item - BOM.
• Update Get Excel Example Template Link.
• Auto Force Use Get File 2 for Get File for Excel format.
• Add Stock Item - UOM & Price.

--Build 18--

• Fixed Import New Item Error if had mix with Replace Action when use Records.
• Fixed Import New Item Error Invalid source array if mix with Replace Action.
• Reduce the Windows Min Height to 700.
• Add Show No. of Error Indicator after import if any.

--Build 17--

• Fixed Import New Item Error.

--Build 16--

• Fixed Import Barcode always in Base UOM.

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Steps

Master Data

Below is example for import Stock Item...

01. Click 1. Get File button

02. Select the File type (eg Microsoft Excel)

03. Select the File file wanted to import

04. Click Open

05. Click the combo box (Circle in Red) to select the Worksheet/Table in the file

06. Click 2. Get Data button to load the file.

07. Drag the available column at the SourceField & drop to the TargetField.

08. For Detail Part (Circle in Green) (Eg Click on the UOM tab).

09. Click New button.

10. Drag the available column at the SourceField & drop to the TargetField at detail part.

11. Click Save after Done (only for Detail Part).

12. Click Post To A/c button if all done mapping.

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Blue Circle - Is use to let system know Start from which row till End which row to import. Orange Circle - The Worksheet/Table records.

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Transactions Data

Below is example for import Customer Invoice...

01. Click 1. Get File button

02. Select the File type (eg Microsoft Excel)

03. Select the File file wanted to import

04. Click Open

05. Click the combo box (Icon 5) to select the Worksheet/Table in the file

06. Click 2. Get Data button to load the file.

07. Tick the Is Opening Transactions to import opening balance (Available for AR & AP Module Only).

08. Drag the available column at the SourceField & drop to the TargetField.

09. Click 3. Verify button.

10. Click 4. Post To A/c button if confirm all data is Ok.

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Do you realise there is an arrow near the Verify button? In the arrow there is an Option A.Load Setting..., this to load previously mapped fields

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Transactions Data - Get File 3

• This Option only for Excel
• Only available in Version 4.6.3.19 & above

01. Click arrow at the 1. Get File button

02. Select Get File 3... & system will prompt 2 dialog like below

03. Select the Excel Header File.

04. Select the Excel Detail File.

05. Click the combo box to select the Worksheet/Table for each Header & Detail file

06. Click the combo box to select the Key Field to link both Header & Detail file

07. Click 4. Get Data button

08. Enter the Merge File name.

09. Click Save button.

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Options

• Only available in Version 4.3.2.14 & above

Check Duplicate Records

Menu: Tools | Check Duplicate Records...

This Function is to check the duplicate records for the selected file

01. Follow from Step 1 to 6 as above.

07. Tick the Column(s) to Group

08. Click 3. Verify... button

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Split Memo to Columns

Menu: Tools | Split Memo to Columns...

This option is to Split the memo (Data more then 1 row in the cell) into individual Columns.

01. Follow from Step 1 to 6 as above.

07. Set Number of Column(s) to split (Default is 4).

08. Select the Column to be Split

09. Click 5. Split button.

10. Scroll to the right. Highlight in Yellow is the newly Columns Created.

11. Click 6. Export Excel(*.xls) to export out the Result.

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Split String to Columns

Menu: Tools | Split String to Columns...

This option is to Split the Long String into individual Columns (Max. 60 Character each Column).

• Only available in Version 5.10.10.42 & above

01. Follow from Step 1 to 6 as above.

07. Set Number of Column(s) to split (Default is 4).

08. Select the Column to be Split

09. Click 5. Split button.

10. Scroll to the right. Highlight in Yellow is the newly Columns Created.

11. Click 6. Export Excel(*.xls) to export out the Result.

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Convert Rows to Columns

Menu: Tools | Convert Rows to Columns...

• Only available in Version 4.3.2.15 & above

01. Follow from Step 1 to 6 as above.

07. Set Number of Column(s) to split (Default is 4).

08. Select the Column to be Convert

09. Click 5. Convert button.

10. Scroll to the right. Highlight in Yellow is the newly Columns Created.

11. Click 6. Export Excel(*.xls) to export out the Result.

System will use The 1st column in excel as a Key of Grouping. The empty row as "Reset/End of" Record.

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Auto Import

• Only available

- in Version 4.9.6.31 & above.

- for Registered import Database.

- in Firebird Server Setting (Standalone can't Auto Import)

• Excel Filename must be BIZOBJECT.YYYYMMDDHHMMSS.xlsx eg SL_IV.20190214101508.xlsx
• Must only 1 Sheet in Excel File.
• Must Manually Import for 1st time use to make sure is success mapping. - Auto Import base on last mapping import

Import Setting

Menu: File | Auto Import Settings...

01. Select SQL Accounting DCF file

02. Select SQL Accounting Database to import & export

03. Enter the SQL Accounting User Name & Password

04. Select/Tick to Enable Download From FTP (available in Version Build 32 & above)

05. Click Next

The following Steps if Download From FTP is Enable/Tick/Selected

06. Enter the Host/IP Address for FTP

07. Enter the FTP Port No

08. Enter the FTP User Name & Password

09. Enter the FTP Folder to download From

10. Select the Action to Do After Download

11. Click Test Connection...

12. Click Next

Action	Description
Delete the file(s) in FTP Folder	Will delete the file(s) after download
Move to Archive/YYYYMMDD Folder	Will Auto Create YYYYMMDD & move to this folder after done download Make sure in the FTP folder had the folder Archive (eg download/Archive)
Leave it As It(I will self Manually Delete or Move it)	Do nothing after Download

The file will download to the Pending Folder which is set at the Last Steps

13. Select the Biz Object Type/Document Type to Import

14. Click Next

15. Select the Pending folder where Excel files keep to import to SQL Accounting

16. Select the Done folder to move after done import the Excel file

Field	Description
Last Import Date	Last Import Date and Time. System will auto update
Keep Last Log Line	To shown last how many line for Log

17. Click Finish Button to Close.

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Windows Schedule

01. Open Windows Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Task Scheduler

02. Click Action | Create Basic Task...

03. Enter Task Name (eg SQL Excel Export) & Click Next

04. Select Daily & Click Next

05. Set the Start Date & Time to Start

06. Set 1 for Recur every field & Click Next

07. Select Start a program & Click Next

08. Click Browse button & find the SQLAccXLSnMDBImp.exe (Default at C:\eStream\Utilities\SQLAccXLSnMDBImp)

09. Set the Add arguments(optional) as -Auto

10. Set the Start in(optional) path to the Exe folder (eg. C:\eStream\Utilities\SQLAccXLSnMDBImp) & Click Next

11. Tick the option Open the Properties dialog for this task when I click Finish

12. Click Finish

13. Select the option Run whether user is logged on or not

14. Click Triggers tab at top

15. Click Edit... button

16. Change the time to run

17. Click OK 2 times

18. Enter the window User Name & Password

19. Click Ok

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Mini Data Modification Utilities

This utilities is to help user runtime to modify the data before begin import

Steps

01. Follow from Step 1 to 4 as above

05. Select the column to be Modify & Right Click

06. Select the Option you wanted to modify

Option/Function	Description
*-1 All Data...	Change the Value from Negative to Positive Value & vise versa
Convert YYYYMMDD to DD/MM/YYYY...	Change the Value Date format from YYYYMMDD to DD/MM/YYYY
Truncate String...	Reduce the Value field size to specific field size
Copy Cell Value...	Copy the Selected row Cell Value
Remove Comma...	Remove the ,
Remove All Positive Value Data...	Delete all Value which is More then 0
Remove All Negative Value Data...	Delete all Value which is Less then 0
Remove Others Characters...	Delete any characters given in the selected Column

Video

• Import Excel - Stock
• Import Excel - Maintain Customer
• Import Excel - GL Account
• Import Excel - Transactions

FAQ

Why the system take so long to Get Data from excel where in excel just few records?

This happen when there is the problem in Excel Worksheet.

Try below steps

1. Press CTRL + Home

2. Press CTRL + A (To Select All)

3. Press CTRL + C (To Copy Selected)

4. Press Shift + F11 (To inserts a New Worksheet into the active Workbook)

5. Press CTRL + V (To Paste)

6. Save the Excel & Try again on New Worksheet

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Prompt Error external table is not in the expected format when try Get Data from Excel.

Try save the file to other name using File | Save As in Excel

My excel date format is in YYYYMMDD format, how I convert it to dd/MM/yyyy?

Can try use this formula =DATE(LEFT(A2,4),MID(A2,5,2),RIGHT(A2,2))

* In Version 4.5.3.18 & above had function call Convert YYYYMMDD to DD/MM/YYYY... can help to convert it before import.

Steps

01. Follow from Step 1 to 4 as above

05. Select the column to be convert & Right Click

06. Select Convert YYYYMMDD to DD/MM/YYYY...

07. Continue Step 5 to 6 for other column

08. Done can continue norm Step 5 to 12

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My excel date format is in dd-mmm-yyyy with time format, how I convert it to dd/MM/yyyy?

Can try use this formula =TEXT(DATEVALUE(TEXT(A41,"dd-mmm-yyyy")),"dd/mm/yyyy")

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Can I import without Tax Amount (i.e. SQL Account auto Calculate the Tax Amount)?

Yes with Version Build 10 & above, just

Don't Map the fields

- Amount

- TaxAmt

- TaxInclusive

Just Map Fields

- Qty

- UnitPrice

- Tax

Why My Excel data shown as eg 5% but once I Get File become 0.05?

It because Excel will auto convert the 5% to 0.05 in data.

Solution :

Use either one of the excel formula below:

1. =CONCATENATE(E1*100,"%")

OR

2. =TEXT(E1,"0.00%")

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How to add file link in the Attachments Fields?

Just Add File.Your Link file

Eg With 2 Attachments file in 1 cell

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My Excel for Credit Note/Payment is in Negative Value, can it be import?

No you can't import the document amount with Negative Value.

• In Version 4.3.2.14 & above had function call *-1 All Data can help to convert to positive before import.

Steps

01. Follow from Step 1 to 4 as above

05. Select the column to be convert & Right Click

06. Select *-1 All Data

07. Continue Step 5 to 6 for other column

08. Done can continue norm Step 5 to 12

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In My Excel Only had SSM or GST No. for Customer/Supplier can it be import?

Yes using Build 16 & above.

Just map your SSM or GST No to the Code Field.

See below Other available Fields can map

Available SQL Accounting Field	Available Import Build
SSM/Reg No	16
GST No	16
Remark	19
Biz Natural	30
Company Name 2	31
Note	34

What is the Company Code Search Sequence?

It will search as following sequence (Available in Build 34 & above)

1. Code
2. CompanyName2
3. RegisterNo (Version 781 & Below)
4. BRN (Version 782 & Above)
5. BRN2 (Version 782 & Above)
6. GSTNo
7. BizNature
8. Remark
9. Note

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Can system Auto Set Tax code if my Excel don't had tax code column?

Yes using Version 16 & above

Just make sure Default Value field is Empty

Prompt "Error Unexpected error from external database driver (1)" when Get file from excel

This is due to Windows Security update KB4041681
Solution 1

Can try use Get File 2... under the arrow down button at Get File... button

Solution 2

01. Save the Excel file to xlsx

02. Install Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable (AccessDatabaseEngine.exe)

03. Reboot the PC.

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Prompt "Provider cannot be found. It may not be properly installed" when Get file from excel

Solution 1

Can try use Get File 2... under the arrow down button at Get File... button

Solution 2

01. Install Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable (AccessDatabaseEngine.exe - 32 bits)

02. Reboot the PC.

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My excel String size is longer then SQL, how I can reduce it?

Can try use this formula =LEFT(A2,30) (eg for get 1st 30 character from A2)

• In Version 4.6.3.19 & above had function call Truncate String... can help to reduce it before import.

Steps

01. Follow from Step 1 to 4 as above

05. Select the column to be convert & Right Click

06. Select Truncate String...

07. Enter the New size

08. Continue Step 5 to 6 for other column

09. Done can continue norm Step 5 to 12

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My excel Don't had account code if got ItemCode can it be import?

Yes just make sure Empty the Default Value for Account field so system can Auto Get from Maintain Stock Group

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My excel only had Barcode can it be import?

Yes using Build 26 & above

Just map your Barcode to the ItemCode Field.

Available SQL Accounting Field	Available Import Build
Barcode	26
Customer/Supplier Item Code	26
Remark 1	30
Remark 2	30
Shelf	30
Description 2	31
Note	31

What is the Item Code Search Sequence?

It will search as following sequence (Available in Build 34 & above)

1. ItemCode
2. Description2
3. Remark1
4. Remark2
5. Shelf
6. BarCode
7. Alternative Code (Available in Build 70 & above)
8. CompanyItemCode
9. Note

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Why it keep only load lst 100 records even I had registered?

Make sure you set the Value before you Click Get File

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My CSV data is 00123 but after get data become 123 (missing 00)?

Make sure you Double Quoted the value eg "00123"

• Other FAQ

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What is the Proper Steps to Import BOM?

01. Import all Finish Goods & Raw Material Item code using Stock | Maintain Stock Item...&

Make sure ItemType for Finish Goods is Set to B

02. Import using Stock | Maintain Stock Item - BOM...

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Can I Import Payment/Credit Note without Knock off Information?

Yes just set the column & Default Value for DocType, KODocNo & KOAmt to empty

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Why after verify all detail Status shown ok but Header Still untick?

This happen when there is the problem in Excel Worksheet.

Try below steps

1. Press CTRL + Home

2. Press CTRL + A (To Select All)

3. Press CTRL + C (To Copy Selected)

4. Press Shift + F11 (To inserts a New Worksheet into the active Workbook)

5. Press CTRL + V (To Paste)

6. Save the Excel & Try again on New Worksheet

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Why After Import to the Note/Attachment/Description3 data is truncated to 286 characters?

Make sure In Your Excel Header name is using Note/Description3/Attachment

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Prompt "Access violation at address xxxxxx in module...." when Get file from excel

Open the excel try delete few column at the end of excel (see example below)

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How to prevent Import Price Tag with empty row?

Make sure your Excel consist of

• Price Tag Qty
• Price Tag UOM (don't share same UOM for other field mapping for same Item code)

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How to convert the cell value so I can sum using formula in excel?

Can try use this formula =Value(A2)

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Can I Reimport for Same Transactions?

Yes for Version 5.16.10.62 & above

01. Right Click Here & Tick the option Auto Replace for Duplicate

02. Click Get file & Select Excel Sheet

03. Click Get Data

04. Click Verify

05. Click Post To A/c

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What is alternative for FTP?

You can use like

• Google Drive
• One Drive

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How to add Excel Import Shortcut in SQL Accounting?

You may refer here for steps

How to enter Multi Line for More Description in Excel?

You can enter it all in 1 cell

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How to convert Excel to CSV file?

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How to Load CSV file?

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I have problem to export field name with ( and ) can I ignore it?

Yes you can just ignore the ( and )

eg Code(10) can just export as Code10

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Why the Auto Mapping is not correctly map?

Make sure the column position you export out is same as our template column position

I have more then 1 3rd party to import, can I create folder for each party?

Yes can for Build 70 & above. Below is Example to setup 3 diff POS System

In the Auto Import

• Pending Folder - Select the Root folder where have more then 1 3rd party
• Tick/Select Include SubFolder File(s)

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Can I use SQL Accounting Auto Generate DocNo?

Yes can for Build 70 & above. Just Prefix <<New>>n in the DocNo field for each set where n is number. Example below is for 2 Invoice number

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How to Convert text number to number in Excel?

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• Other FAQ

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See also

• SQL Accounting Linking
• SDK Live
• SQL XML Import
• SQL Text Import
• Others Customisation