Importing from DacEASY
Requirements
- Pervasive SQL 2000 Database Engine (refer to the this note about Pervasive SQL and Windows XP)
If you are importing from DacEASY v4.2, the required DacEASY files include:
| File | Containing... |
|---|---|
| DEA4ACCT.DB | Chart of accounts |
| DEA4GLTD.DB | General ledger detail (optional) |
| DEA4GNRL.DB | Profile information |
If you are importing from DacEASY v4.3 or v4.4, the required DacEASY files include:
| File | Containing... |
|---|---|
| DA43ACCT.DB | Chart of accounts |
| DA43GLTD.DB | General ledger detail (optional) |
| DA43GNRL.DB | Profile information |
| DEAACCT.DB | Chart of accounts |
If you are importing from DacEasy v6.0, Win v9.0-12.0, or Win v13.0, the required files include:
| File | Containing... |
|---|---|
| DEAGLTD.DB | General ledger detail (optional) |
| DEAGNRL.DB | Profile information |
| DEAGLTH.DB | A yes/no indicator for each transaction record to show whether the entry affects the trial balance. If the answer is "No", the entry will not be imported into Working Papers. |
Prerequisites
- If Protection is activated, the File permission "Import" is required to perform this operation.
Procedure
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Open the client file in which you want to import.
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On the Engagement tab, in the Data group, click Import | Accounting Software.
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In the Import From field, select DacEASY and in the Version field, select the version that you want to import.
Note: Click here to see all accounting software supported versions.
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In the Import Path field, type the exact path where the file you want to import resides or use Browse to locate the file manually.
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Under Import Components, choose to import either:
- The Trial Balance (Opening Entries) or,
- The General Ledger Detail.
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To import client information, click Import Client Information. This information will be displayed in the Engagement Properties dialog.
- Complete the remaining fields of the dialog. >>Quick Reference
- Click OK to begin importing.
Results
The information from the DacEASY files will be imported into the Working Papers client file.
Notes
- DacEasy versions 6.0 and 9.0 customize the journal source for general ledger transactions instead of listing them all under the general journal.
