Make the following settings in the Source & destination dialog for the data file import.

1. Enter the path of the data files to be imported and, if required (network drive), the Username and Password .

   • If the data files are stored in a folder structured in additional subdirectories, activate the Check subdirectories option so that all data files are recorded.

   • If the data files are protected by a password, enter the DAT file password as well.

   Use the <Test> button to check whether the file path is reachable.

2. In the Destination area, select the HD store to which the files are to be imported.

   All active HD stores of the HD server are shown. If the HD store is protected by a password, enter the user name and password here.

3. If necessary, limit the data range under Filter .

   This is helpful, for example, if the source directory contains a large number of data files. Only .dat files from the set time are then shown.

4. To start the search for existing data files, click on <Search>.

   In the "Scan results” table, the data files are listed that exist in the set file path and that correspond to the criteria set under the Filter.

   You can see the number of files found above the table.

   All data files are opened in the background and the most important information is read out, such as the start and end time. Depending on the number and storage location, the search may therefore take some time, especially if the files are located on a network drive.

5. In the Import column, select the data files to be imported.

6. To continue with the validation of the data, click on <Next>.

   The Validation dialog opens, see Data file import – Validation.