Reference > Creating Shipments > Importing Shipments

MIL-Comply supports import of data in numerous contexts, from a list of UIDs to importing entire shipments.

Importing Shipments into MIL-Comply

MIL-Comply can be driven by external business system data using either of two import files:

•M12 - an easy to produce plain-text file, described by the M12 File Specification (PDF) .

•CSV - may be imported from Excel or other business systems, CSV files may be used in two ways:

▪ to specifically import UIDs or GFPs using import functions available during shipment editing or GFP intake.

▪ to create shipments, which may include UIDs. See the CSV Import of Defense Shipments (PDF) document for more information.

A third format, the Mil-Pac Archives (MCA) is an internal format used for transferring shipments between MIL-Comply modules.

Import of UIDs into CLINs

The End Items for Shipment dialog found in Shipper and Labeling supports import of UID end items with limited numbers and depth of embedded items (IAW WAWF EDI specifications).

•Pasting UIDs into the Simple UID Import, described in Adding Composite UIIs

•UID CSV import file format

Embedded UID Items for Direct Registration

•Importing embedded UID items into Registry Expeditor for import into the IUID Registry uses the UID CSV import file (PDF) format

Packed UID Items

There are two ways to import a list of UID items as packed.

Distribution of existing SNs and UIDs into containers for label printing can be specified in the SN/UID Packer feature, which can be used interactively or with a simple import file.

Packing of new UIDs into specific containers can accomplished with the RFID/UID Shipment Import (PDF) file accepted by Scan-Print-Ship, which can RFID container labels while importing the UIDs into the MIL-Comply database, ready to include in a WAWF Receiving Report or Pack Update.

Importing Parts and Address Tables

•Parts Database - import of external parts data, see Parts Database Import Format (PDF) .

•Address Database - import of external address data, see Address Database Import Format (PDF) .

Import File Formats