Importing Category Systems

Problem

User wants to import Category Systems from a different file, but not unit costs

Diagnosis

The user wants to use one starter file, but add some Categories or Category Systems from a different file.

Solution

First, export data from the source file.
1. Open the file that is providing the categories (e..g. Construction Starter File).
2. Choose Export from the File menu, choose Other Items from the submenu, and choose All Categories from the second submenu.
3. It will show a record/date range dialog. Leave it at "all items" and click OK.
4. It will ask to save a file on the hard drive. Pick a file name and location (remember where it is!) then click Save.

Now import:
1. Open your company file (or a new starter file if you are just starting).
2. Choose Import from the File menu, and choose Company File from the submenu.
3. Select the file you just exported.
4. Goldenseal business management software will bring in the new categories.

To revise categories:
1. Choose Category Setup from Costs menu, choose Category Systems from submenu.
2. Check them and delete, rename, etc.
3. Choose Category Setup from Costs menu, choose Categories from submenu.
4. Check them and delete, rename, etc

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Entered 7/18/04 by Dennis. Updated 11/4/2010.