You can import the data into Ascora by using the standard Timesheet Import template.
Import Process
1. Go to Reports → User Timesheet → Download Import Template.
2. Enter the information in the Excel template.
The information you enter in the template must match the data in Ascora. For example, the Labour Role must be identical to the Labour Role setup in Ascora in order to import correctly.
3. After completing the necessary details, go back to Reports → User Timesheet but this time, click Import.
4. Select your Import file and click Open.
5. Once the data is already imported, you would see a window displaying the results of the Import.
Template Guide
| Header | Compulsory Field | Default Value If Not Specified | Possible Values (If Applicable) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| START DATE | Yes | Use format DD/MM/YYYY | ||
| START TIME | Yes | Use format HH:MM AM/PM or HH:MM in 24 Hour | ||
| END DATE | Yes | Yes/No | Use format DD/MM/YYYY | |
| END TIME | Yes | Use format HH:MM AM/PM or HH:MM in 24 Hour | ||
| USER | Yes | Must match User name in Ascora | ||
| CHECK IN TYPE | General | See Table Below | ||
| QUOTE OR JOB NUMBER | If no Quote/Job number is specified or no match is found, Timesheet will be imported as a General timesheet | |||
| SECTION NUMBER | The display number of the Section in Ascora (e.g. 01, 02, etc) | |||
| STAGE | The Stage name as entered in Ascora | |||
| ACTIVITY | Must match the Activity name in Ascora and be applicable for the Stage | |||
| INCLUDES MEAL BREAK | False | Yes/No | ||
| MEAL BREAK HOURS | Use decimal format (e.g. 7.5). If Includes Meal Break is true and Hours not specified, will use default lunch duration. | |||
| RATE TYPE | Normal | See Table Below | ||
| LABOUR ROLE | Must match the Role name in Ascora | |||
| NOTES |
Check In Type
When importing Timesheet data, the mapping table below can be used to ensure the Timesheet is imported as the expected type.
| General | General |
|---|---|
| Job | Job, Job Check In |
| Quote | Quotation, Quote |
| Travel | Travel |
Rate Type
| Normal | Default |
|---|---|
| Time and a Half | Time and a Half, 1.5 |
| Double Time | Double Time, 2 |
| Double Time and a Half | Double Time and a Half, 2.5 |