17.6.4 Uploading Multiple Data Load Files

Upload multiple employee data files and load them together, including files inside ZIP archives.

When an HR Rep like Susan visits the Load Employees page, as shown below, she can now pick an Excel file, CSV file, JSON file, and XML file all at once, and click (Load) to perform the bulk employee data load.

Figure 17-25 Selecting Four Different Kinds of Files at Once for Employee Data Loading

Description of "Figure 17-25 Selecting Four Different Kinds of Files at Once for Employee Data Loading"

The custom, conditional success message confirms that four files were loaded containing eight total new employees.

Figure 17-26 Success Message Confirms Eight Employees Loaded from Four Files

Description of "Figure 17-26 Success Message Confirms Eight Employees Loaded from Four Files"

The same works if Susan submits a mix of files and zip files. All the different XML, CSV, JSON, and Excel files containing employee data get loaded according to their respective Data Load Definitions, including ones that were part of any submitted ZIP files.