Importing

 
Some features in Scripting allow options to be imported, rather than manually typing each one in. For example, a List Box control could display an imported list of products, or Users could be imported from a database.
 
Note: the import feature works on a data snapshot taken at the time of the Import Wizard's action, rather than continual updates.
 
The Import functionality is accessed by clicking the Import button, typically either located within a Control's Advanced Options tab, or in the titlebar for a relevant menu item:
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While different features may offer slightly different import processes, the general process can be split by the data source type used:
  • Database allows entries to be imported from an existing database, for example an external SQL database or Scripting's database.
  • File allows entries to be imported from Microsoft Excel or Access.
  • Web Service allows entries to be imported from a web resource.