Uploading the ASCII file for Ad-hoc Transcripts

Transcript programs do NOT have to exist prior to upload. The ASCII file you upload must be tab delimited with a particular field structure and sequence. Records can be reviewed and edited prior to creating transcript records.

 

The upload automatically generates a screen report showing a list of ASCII records, the name of the customer from the database, and error codes (if they exist). The error codes explain why something cannot be loaded, and include the following:

·            Customer number does not exist

·            Customer name does not match the name in the ASCII file (based on the first 2 characters)

·            Invalid validation code

·            Grade below minimum

To upload the ASCII file for ad-hoc transcripts:

1.    From the Approved Transcript Program Definition screen, click ASCII Upload for Ad-Hoc Transcripts from the Transcript Uploads task category.
Alternatively, you can enter "TRN005B" into the command line.
The ASCII Upload for Ad-Hoc Program screen displays, as shown below.

2.    Enter the Ad-Hoc Program Title.

3.    Select the Credit Date from the drop-down.

4.    Select the CE Credit Type from the drop-down.

5.    Enter the number of Credits.

6.    Click Browse and search for a file to upload.

7.    If necessary, check the Allow Repeat Transcript Creation checkbox at the bottom left of the screen.

8.    Click Upload.

9.    Review the Upload Details and add or delete records as necessary.

10.  Click Validate.

11.  Click Save.

Screen Element

Description

Program Information

Ad-Hoc Program Title

Text box. A user-defined title for the ad-hoc program.

Credit Date

Drop-down. The date the credit will be given for the uploaded ad-hoc transcript records.

CE Credit Type

Drop-down. The type of credit that will be given to the uploaded ad-hoc transcript records.

Credits

Text box. The number of credits given to the uploaded ad-hoc transcript records.

Batch

Text box. The batch number of the uploaded ad-hoc transcript records.

Upload File Specification

Browse

Button. When clicked, search for the ASCII file to upload.

Upload

Button. When clicked, the ASCII file is uploaded.

Validate

Button. When clicked, the ASCII file is validated. The upload validates the first five letters of the last name (when provided) with the last name of the customer in the database as a check for valid customer numbers being passed.

Create Transcripts

Button. When clicked, a transcript is created based on the ASCII file information.

Upload Details

Add

Button. When clicked, a record is added to the upload.

Delete

Button. When clicked, the highlighted record is deleted from the upload.

Print

Button. When clicked, the ASCII file prints.

Allow Repeat Transcript Creation

Checkbox. When checked, indicates repeat transcript entries are permitted. You can use this checkbox to prevent accidental duplicates of uploaded ad-hoc transcripts.

Ad-Hoc Transcript Program ASCII File Upload Field Structure and Sequence

Seq #

Field Name

Required?

Comments

1

Master Customer ID

Y

Valid Customer ID

2

Sub Customer ID

Y

Valid Sub Customer ID

3

Last Name

N

First 2 letters will be validated against the customer’s last name in the database.

4

Ad-Hoc Activity Description

Y

Activity Description

5

Grade

N

Grade

6

CE Credit Type Code

N

If not provided, the system will get it from the parameter entered by the user. If not provided by the user, system will evaluate each customer to make a determination of the CE Credit Type that should be awarded.

7

CE Credits

N

If not provided, the system will get it from the parameter entered by the user.

8

Comments

N

Comments

9

Start Date

N

Activity Start Date

10

End Date

N

Activity End Date

11

Location Name

N

Location Name