Using Drag and Drop to Define Fields

Instead of counting the start location and length of fields, then inputting them into the Import Format form, you can define fields by using the drag and drop feature from Import Format Builder.

  To use drag and drop to define fields in import formats:

  1. In the lower grid of the Import Formats screen, select a field.

  2. Click Build.

    The Import Format Builder screen is displayed.

  3. Click Locate File.

  4. Locate and select the file to import.

  5. Click OK.

    After the import is complete, the file contents are shown in the Import Format Builder screen.

    The image shows the Import Format Builder screen after the import is complete.

  6. Select the text to import for the field.

  7. Drag the selected text to the Drag and drop text here circle.

    The field number and number of fields information is displayed in the Import Format form.

  8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each field name.

    A field name can be used more than once. During the load process, FDM concatenates multiple field names.