How to Import Unit Readings

To import unit readings (i.e. odometer. engine hours, hubodometer, etc.), complete the following steps:

1. Open the Fleet menu and select Unit Master.

2. Select the Import Readings tab.

3. Click on the Download Template button.

                                           

4. Fill in each column with the relevant data. Note you can only upload 1 reading Type at a time, which is selected in step 6.

5. After populating your template file with data, click Import.

                                                        

6. The following data needs to be selected:

Reading Type:  Select the appropriate reading type from the drop-down list.

Date Format:  Select DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY

Time Format:  Select HH24:MI (for 24 hour format with hours and minutes) or HH:MI AM (for 12 hour format with AM/PM)

Then click on the Choose File button.

7. Browse to the directory where your reading import file is located, select it, and click Open.

8. Click Import to process the import.

9. The amount of readings imported correctly show under the Records Imported column.

10. If there are import errors, they will be displayed under the Data Errors column, click on the number to open the error reasoning.

A common error when importing readings is to enter a value lower than the most recent reading in the system.   For example, a truck with a 100,000 mile odometer reading yesterday would not accept a new reading of only 80,000 miles today.

Fixing Unit Reading Import Errors

If you need to fix reading errors, select the unit on the Unit Master screen (open the Fleet menu → Unit Master), search for an click on a unit, then open the Readings tab.  In the Readings panel you can view existing readings, reset the reading, add new readings, or add a new meter if a new odometer was installed, for example.

• Related Articles

• How To Import Equipment Units

  In this article we will cover how to download and upload our Unit Import Template, allowing you to create or update units in bulk. 1. Open the Fleet menu → Unit Master → then open the Import Equipment Units tab. 2. Click on the Download Template ...

• Managing Unit Readings

  This article will explain how to view, add and edit unit readings. View Unit Readings 1. Navigate to Fleet > Unit Master 2. Next choose the appropriate Unit by clicking on the Unit Number hyperlink. 3. Click on More Info to open the Unit settings 4. ...

• How to Reset A Unit's Reading Meter

  If you have a unit that has a new meter this article will show you how to reset the current meter. To reset the reading meter for a Unit go to Fleet > Unit Master > Select Unit Go to the Readings tab and click the Reset Reading button. In the pop-up ...

• Unit Specifications

  The unit specifications page is used to define and assign a variety of information about each unit. The unit specifications screen in found under the Fleet menu -> Unit Master Within the Unit Master, you can search and select the unit you want to ...

• Part Master Imports

  This article will provide an overview on how to use the Part Master imports in EMDECS. There are 3 part imports currently available in EMDECS: Import Parts (list of all parts) Import Parts Onhands Import Part Location Details If you have multiple ...