Following is a description of the import Data Section for either a client or a server version of the Global Rewards program.

The Client version is able to import data from a text file of a specified format as well as the Ansett Australia format.

The Server version can import via FTP as well. Before you import via FTP you must dial up to Internet using you Local Service Provider.

The import procedure is the same for both all so follow these steps to import a file from a disk.

1. Click on Import then on the specified format.
2. This will bring up a screen as shown below. Make sure the disk with the batches on is in the A:\ Drive
3. Click on Check for Files. This checks to see if a disk is in the drive and that it has batches on it.
4. Click on List Batches. This will list the batches on the disk.
5. Click on Retrieve Files. This will copy the files off the disk and put them in the import location.
6. Click on Remit Slip. This will print out a Remittance Slip that came with the disk.
7. Click on Recalculate Points. This will run a check and recalculate the amount of points that hotel has given out. As well it will prompt you to print an Import Slip.
8. Click on Merge with Current. This will merge all your imported batches and display the records as one combined batch in the Transaction Entry.
9. Click on Archive Batch to copy the batch to the backup location.