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DATA IMPORTING

About Data Import

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Import data from Excel spreadsheets directly into DL3, saving time and effort

Import functionality is available for: Criteria Names Criteria Descriptions Alternative Names Alternative Descriptions Ratings Data Resource Budget Data

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Getting Started

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A few helpful tips in getting your spreadsheet ready for import:

Save worksheets in Excel 97-2003 format (“xls”) – “.xlsx” files cannot be imported

Remove formulas, copy the spreadsheet; paste special – values

Remove duplicates – ensure the elements you are importing are unique

Use one spreadsheet – the import wizard will enable you to migrate between worksheets without returning to the model

Initiate Data Import

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From the lobby, select the Import model data from spreadsheet from the drop-down menu. If the model is open, the system will notify you the model will close for the import process and all other users in the model will be locked for the duration of the import. Click YES to continue to the Data Import Utility

From the lobby, select the Import model data from spreadsheet from the drop-down menu. If the model is open, the system will notify you the model will close for the import process and all other users in the model will be locked for the duration of the import. Click YES to continue to the Data Import Utility

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Select the Spreadsheet

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Once in the Data Import Utility, click Select Spreadsheet and navigate to the worksheet which contains the data you want to import. Click NEXT to continueOnce in the Data Import Utility, click Select Spreadsheet and navigate to the worksheet which contains the data you want to import. Click NEXT to continue

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Initiate Data Import

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If the selected spreadsheet has multiple worksheets, use the dropdown to select which worksheet from which you want to import. Click NEXT to continueIf the selected spreadsheet has multiple worksheets, use the dropdown to select which worksheet from which you want to import. Click NEXT to continue1

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Identify the Type of Data to Import

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Select one of the radio buttons to indicate what type of data you are importing. Note that criteria and alternatives must be imported first if starting with a new model. Click NEXT to continue

Select one of the radio buttons to indicate what type of data you are importing. Note that criteria and alternatives must be imported first if starting with a new model. Click NEXT to continue

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Select the Data Import

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Highlight the rows that contain the data you want to import. Note you can use SHIFT to select groups of rows, or CTRL to select multiple individual rows. ALT can be used to advanced selection options. Click NEXT to continueHighlight the rows that contain the data you want to import. Note you can use SHIFT to select groups of rows, or CTRL to select multiple individual rows. ALT can be used to advanced selection options. Click NEXT to continue1

Note: If your columns and rows are flipped-flopped, you can set them straight by clicking TRANSPOSE DATA

Note: If your columns and rows are flipped-flopped, you can set them straight by clicking TRANSPOSE DATA

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Select and Map Spreadsheet Columns

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If you are importing alternatives, descriptions, etc., you will be asked to select and map the columns which contain the specific data in the spreadsheet to the corresponding categories in the model. Click on the column header to select. Click NEXT to continue

If you are importing alternatives, descriptions, etc., you will be asked to select and map the columns which contain the specific data in the spreadsheet to the corresponding categories in the model. Click on the column header to select. Click NEXT to continue

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Preview Data

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Review the data imported for accuracy and then click IMPORTReview the data imported for accuracy and then click IMPORT1

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Resolve Errors

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Decision Lens includes a data validation and reconciliation step should the data in the spreadsheet not exactly match the model (e.g. spelling, spacing, capitalization, etc.).

Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve any discrepancies

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Review Data

The blue status bar will darken from left to right as the data is successfully imported into the system

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Click FINISH to complete the data importClick FINISH to complete the data import1

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Complete an Import

Once you are finished, you may continue to import data either from the same spreadsheet or another spreadsheet or launch the model

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Special - Importing Ratings Data

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If you select Ratings Data, you will be asked for which user you are importing data. Note you can also import data for a new user or all users If you select Ratings Data, you will be asked for which user you are importing data. Note you can also import data for a new user or all users 1

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Importing Ratings DataSelect and Map Spreadsheet Columns

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If required, after selecting a column, map that column to the existing criteria (for ratings import). Click NEXT to continueIf required, after selecting a column, map that column to the existing criteria (for ratings import). Click NEXT to continue

Importing Ratings DataResolve Errors

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Click the item from your worksheet, then click the DL3 model element to which it maps. Click NEXT to continueClick the item from your worksheet, then click the DL3 model element to which it maps. Click NEXT to continue1

Note: If you make a mistake, remove the mapping by clicking UndoNote: If you make a mistake, remove the mapping by clicking Undo

Importing Ratings DataReview Data

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Review the data and make sure the import screen matches the data you intended to import. Click IMPORT to continueReview the data and make sure the import screen matches the data you intended to import. Click IMPORT to continue1

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