Importing from Great Plains (DOS)
The instructions in this topic are for importing from Great Plains (DOS) into CaseWare Working Papers. If you are importing from Great Plains Dynamics, see Importing from Great Plains Dynamics.
Requirements
From the GL directory, the following files are required:
| File name | Information imported |
|---|---|
| GL\GLACCT.DAT | Chart of accounts (with opening balances) |
| GL\GLPARM.DAT | Year-end date/Period dates |
| GL\GLTRX.DAT | General ledger detail (optional) |
| GL\GLBUD.DAT | Budget figures |
| GL\GLAHST.DAT | Prior figures |
From the root or top level directory, the following files are required:
| File name | Information imported |
|---|---|
| GL\GLACCT.DAT | Company name and address |
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 Great Plains and in the Version field, select version Dos (6.1/8.2).
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
Accounting data is imported into the client file.
