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NOTE If one or more date/time-based columns are found to contain fields where
the data cannot be mapped to a valid date/time value using the manually-specified
format, TimeLiner will 'fall back' and attempt to use the automatic date/time
format.
The Field-Mapping Grid
The field-mapping grid is a grid containing, in the left column, all the columns
from the current TimeLiner schedule and, in the right column, a number
of drop-down menus enabling you to map the incoming fields to the
TimeLiner columns.
NOTE When you are importing data from a CSV file, the External Field Name
column of the grid shows the data from the first row of the CSV file if Row 1
Contains Headings is selected. Otherwise, it defaults to Column A, Column
B, and so on.
Task Name This field is shown and required when you import CSV data. If
you do not map this field, you will receive an error message.
External ID The field is used to uniquely identify each imported task. This
allows synchronization to work even if major changes are made to the external
schedule in the scheduling software. The default behavior is to use the most
appropriate field for each source. Some sources do not have a well defined
unique id, in which case you may need to choose a field manually.
NOTE It is recommended that you have a column in the CSV file containing unique
data, for example an incrementing number, and map it to this field. If this field is
not mapped then you will be unable to rebuild or synchronize the data source
link.
Task Type The field is used to automatically assign
Task Types (page 611) to
each imported task.
Display ID The field is used for any additional user requirements and does
not need to be mapped.
Planned Start Date The field is used to identify a planned start date. This
allows planned against actual comparisons to be made and simulated.
Planned End Date The field is used to identify a planned end date. This allows
planned against actual comparisons to be made and simulated.
Actual Start Date Some project sources support multiple start dates for
different purposes. The default behavior is to use the most appropriate available
date for each source. This field may be used to define an Actual Start date,
should it be different to that selected by default.
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