Import methods

The following data loading methods are available in the InForm Data Import utility:

Importing a data file—Uses a map file to define mappings between the imported data and the InForm database tables. The InForm Data Import utility then loads the data from a pipe-delimited ( | ) file into the InForm database. To run the import for this input file format, select the InForm Data and Map files option in the InForm Data Import main window.
When you use this method, the data is processed by the InForm application server, which runs edit checks to validate the data before writing to the database.
Importing an XML file—Loads data from an XML file into the InForm database or transfers selected subject records from one site to another. To run the import for this input file format, select the MedML file option in the InForm Data Import main window.
When you use this method, you can run rules during the import. If you run rules, the application processes the data as if you were entering it online; it runs edit checks and generates queries on data that fails the checks.

Note: The InForm Data Import utility does not support importing Regulatory Documents or Visit Reports data.