New to Business Edition, can I get a walkthrough on importing?

Question

Hello, I'm brand new to Postalsoft Business Edition and wondering if anyone would be as kind as to give me a call and walk me through the import process?
I've been able to import files into the software but there's got to be an easier way than having to assign fields everytime. We have dbase files that can have over 100 fields and this seems really cumbersome.
Thank you much.
Donn
Edited by: Kendra Vangundy on May 25, 2011 7:30 AM --- Please do not list phone numbers or email addresses on the forum.  Thanks!

Answer 1

Donn,
When creating a new file in Postalsoft, if the data to be used is a database (.dbf) file, browse for the file to open it in the new file as follows. Importing will not be necessary.
1.  Select File > New
2.  Under Document Name, enter a unique name with .mdf extension
3.  Under Data File, click Browse
4.  Highlight the database file (.dbf extension)
5.  Click Open
6.  Click Use Existing Data File
7.  Click Next
8.  Click Finish
Note: This option cannot be used if the data is anything other than a .dbf (database file).
This should work for you.
If you have any further questions and would like someone in support to call you please either contact your Master Dealer and have a message logged for support, or log a message yourself for support. 
To log a message for support:
How to contact SAP Primary Support for technical assistance:
1.  Login to the SAP Service Marketplace (SMP) at https://service.sap.com/bosap-support. This is the SAP BusinessObjects landing page.
2.  Under Troubleshoot a technical problem, click u201CCreate a message/contact technical supportu201D
3.  If the "Your Recently Used Systems" box displays, click the link in the System ID and Name column that corresponds to the product with which you need assistance (Proceed with Step 5)
4.  If the Your Recently Used Systems box does not display, choose a system using System Search:
    a. Select the Installation from the drop-down box that corresponds to the product with which you need assistance
    b. Click Search (A table listing one or more systems appears below the System Search box.)
    c. Click the link in the System ID column that corresponds to the product with which you need assistance
5.  Enter text relating to the issue into the Search term box (This is a required step. You may get an answer to your question without having to wait for a support engineer to contact you.)
6.  If you do not see any SAP Notes pertaining to your question, click Create Message.
7.  Choose the correct Component for the product you are creating the message for. The component is very important as it allows the support message to be directed to the correct team. Click the icon next to the Component window to see a drop down list.
8.  Expand EIM - Enterprise information management solutions. By each component the names of the products are listed. For example:
  u2022 EIM-COR is used for ACE, DataRight IQ, Match/Consolidate, IACE, and FirstPrep.
  u2022 EIM-COM is used for: DeskTop Mailer, Business Edition, Presort, PrintForm, Postal File Preparation, and Label Studio.
9.  Enter a brief description of the issue in the Short Text box
10. Enter a detailed description of the issue in the Long Text box
11. (Optional) Attach any necessary files, by browsing for the file and clicking Upload
12. Click Send Message.
Thanks,
Melissa