Optivity Telephony Manager: System Administration - BT Business

274 Utilities
The following is a summary of the steps required to import data using a predefined
configuration:
1 Access the Import utility. See “Access the Import utility” on page 274.
2 Select the import configuration components. See “Selecting import configuration
components” on page 275.
3 Define the import configuration. See “Defining an import configuration” on page 275.
4 Import the data. See “Import data” on page 277.
Import data using a custom configuration
To import data using a custom configuration, you must first define the import
configuration. This configuration outlines the parameters of the data being imported.
This includes such information as the format of the data, the types of records, and their
field parameters (character length, position, and so on). You can then select from where
you will import the data (for example, disk drive, CD-ROM, and so on).
The following is a summary of the steps required to import data using a custom
configuration:
1 Access the Import utility. See “Access the Import utility” next.
2 Define the import configuration components. See “Import configuration list” on
page 275.
3 Define the import configuration. See “Defining an import configuration” on page 275.
4 Import the data. See “Import data” on page 277.
Access the Import utility
To import data using a predefined or custom configuration, access the Import utility.
Based on which application you are using, the Import utility may be accessed from
several locations.
From the OTM Telecom Billing System, select File > Import from the TBS main
window.
From the System window, select Utilities > Import. The Import dialog box appears
allowing you to select from a list of predefined configurations or add your own custom
configuration.
Once you have selected the predefined configuration and the source directories, click
Go to import the data.
553-3001-330 Standard 3.00 August 2005