LMS has the capability of importing information from outside systems such as a PMS or other accounting system to populate the desired areas within the program.
Fields on the Import Forecast KBIs screen
Field | Description | Notes |
Start Date | Select the start date for which the data is being imported. | |
End Date | Select the end date for which the data is being imported. | |
Script | Displays the location and name of the interface used for the database. The information entered in this field is for Unable to render {include} The included page could not be found. technical support use only. | Unable to render {include} The included page could not be found. |
Data File Path | Displays the name of the file to be imported. | Unable to render {include} The included page could not be found. |
Edit | Locate the desired data file that was created from an outside source. | |
Import | Initiates the import process. |
Running the Importing Forecast KBIs task
- In the toolbar, click the Main Menu icon ( ).
- From the drop-down list, under the Labor section, select Planning.
The Planning screen appears in a separate tab. - Click Start/Update next to Import Forecast KBIs in the task list.
- Enter a Start Date and a End Date.
- Determine if the Script and Data File Path are correct.
- If the Script and Data File Path are empty: Contact UniFocus Tech Support.
- If the Script and Data File Path are incorrect: Click Edit and locate the appropriate Script and/or Data File Path.
- If the Script and Data File Path are correct: Click Import.
A message saying that the data has been successfully imported appears in the bottom field.
Related topics:
- Planning Tasks
- Change Planning Period
- Change Reporting Week
- Enter Forecast Environments
- Enter Rooms Pre-Work
- Import Forecast KBIs
- Enter Input KBI Forecasts
- Review Forecast Dynamic Spread (visible only in Advanced mode)
- Generate Rooms Forecast
- Generate Revenue Center Forecasts
- Edit Revenue Center Forecast
- Adjust Forecast Flow Patterns
- Enter Share With Schedules
- Generate Projected Hours
- Reconcile Employees (Also found in Employee Maintenance)
- Pre-Schedule Employees
- Generate Schedules
- Change Schedule State
- Publish Schedules
- Export Schedules
- Enter Scheduled Hours