Bulk Upload Competition Classes
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Upload your Bulk Import Class CSV file
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Download BulkClass Import Template file - Bulk Class Upload Template File (CSV UTF-8) (download document available below)
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On date fields, NB - Use UK / Ireland Formats: DD-MM-YYYYorYYYY-MM-DD
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DO NOT USE American format mm/dd/yyyy
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Open file using excel or other spreadsheet reader
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Enter your Show's Class data in the SuperShow Bulk Class Import file
- When happy that you understand what data should be entered, remove the sample data - keeping only the header data
- NB the column headings must not be altered
- Ensure to include 'Section' and Class Title' for each class (for each row of data)
- Use the copy/drag option to populate quickly
- This file helps you to create a class structure quickly, remember that you can still edit classes from within SuperShow
- This import is only to get you started and/or for bulk updates
- Save the file in a .CSV format (Recommended format Comma seperated value UTF-8) before uploading
- This clears any formatting from the file - any formatting can be done once on the system
- Differences in File Formats include some CSV formats that are not compatible with special characters (eg. € symbol and the Cyrillic alphabet). Most formats will support the English alphabet.
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Find the Show Event that you wish to upload your Classes to
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Click on Classes > Import Classes tab > Click Choose File > Select your prepared file
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Double-click or click on Open to upload (depending on your PC settings)
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You have the option to PURGE EXISTANT CLASSES within this event upon import
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PURGE IF you want to delete all classes that are currently listed
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This will delete all class data there and replace it with the data in the file you are uploading
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You will not see the PURGE option WHEN you have entries against any of the classes.
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IF you have completed entries, you will need to create a service desk ticket and ask for the entries to be deleted by the technical team.
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ONLY test entries up to the cart - do not process the order, so the entry will stay as unfinished
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DO NOT PURGE IF you want to update the data that already exists.
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You must however keep the existing Category structure, and class title if you wish to AMMEND the class
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If you need to add a new class, the Category structure and class title should be different
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Eg. if you want to add overflow classes - the class title should have an appended note, eg. (Group 1), next class (Group 2) - no 2 classes should have the same category structure and class title. This will cause a conflict. There should be a difference in names if you need to create a separate account.
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Once selected, you will see your file name showing - click Import File
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On the pop-up screen, you will be asked if you are sure you want to import - click Import if you are sure.
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Your Class import speed will depend on the amount of classes, and your local internet connection.
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Please allow this page to load your data.
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Once uploaded, you will see all classes on the List Classes tab.
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If any issues arose with the import file, a warning note will show. Please note the lines that were corrupted/not able to import. You will need to review these rows on your import file and correct any errors.
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This error report should be copied to somewhere you can access later. This note is not stored.
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Click EDIT to view or update your uploaded classes in the future.
CATEGORIES
- Once the import is complete, you will be able to see the Category import structure also.
- On your chosen event, click on Categories once the import is complete
- Any changes to the category structure can be made here
- + will expand the section and categories fully
- - will contract the section and categories fully
- You can now update the Categories further within the system
- Add opening notes and closing notes relative to the category
- Assign Sponsors to the category
- Assign judges to the category
- Upload a Category image
- Change the allowed events for this category.
Only import AFTER reading these Tips and Rules for creating your Bulk Import:
- DO NOT NAME 2 CLASSES THE SAME - UNIQUE CLASS NAMES ONLY IN BULK UPLOAD
- This will cause issues after you import if there are 2 class titles of the same
- Once you are adding classes on the platform, you can create 2 classes with the same name
- DO NOT USE LONG CLASS TITLES
- aim to limit titles as much as possible - max. 100 characters
- Prize TITLE is NOT REQUIRED. Please do not fill in columns that are not required. The only columns that are REQUIRED are: Section, Class Title.
- Text only on the bulk import file - no formatting
- Follow the column format; Numbers only in number cols, no currency symbols required in eg. entry fee column.
- Category notes - add category opening and closing notes once bulk import is on the platform.
- Set the Category location, rings, category entry fee.
- Consistent Section/Category titles: Copy and paste categories down the column, for their classes - exact copies will keep all classes together.
- The category structure (section & category), class title and class number should be unique.
- You should not have 2 classes with the exact same structure and class title, you will get an error.
- You will also find that they cannot be edited seperately once in SuperShow.
- Add a letter or number to differentiate classes that need to keep similiar names
- Prize Types are not open to create new options - do not makeup Prize types.
- The options on the 'suggestion row' (row 2) are the only available options
- You can renumber classes once imported on to the platform
- You can change order of classes once imported on to the platform
- You can run off the once imported on to the platform once on the platform.
- Average bulk import file content update time for people to fully populate the bulk import excel file: 5 hours
- Watch the webinar back: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/c857KETk3J8LhdZQ61_-nj3o6Z5SmmeyYAvWBMdMHktzf-KwRxjOP08GoRjXl-Ab.vgcG4a3_20J8c1vt
USE OF SYMBOLS in BULK IMPORT FILES - WARNINGS
Support is working on updating the bulk import file to include new symbols all the time. The details here can change.
ALL SHOWS: USE FIND and REPLACE TOOL in Excel with the following charaters BEFORE IMPORTING
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” - Replace with "
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— - Replace with -
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– - Replace with -
INCHES SYMBOL
USE: The symbol for inches is the double prime (″) (above the 2 on some keyboards)
USE: The Alt Code shortcut for the Inch Symbol is Alt + 34 (Hold Alt key and type 34)
Examples:
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DO NOT USE: 30” x 30”
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INSTEAD, USE: 30in x 30in or 30" x 30"
HYDHENS & DASHES
GOOD USE: A hyphen/short dash/en dash (length of the letter "n") (here: - ) This is on your keyboard.
Don't Use: A long dash/em dash (length of the letter "m") (here: — ) This is only added by using an alt code on your keyboard.
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DO NOT USE: Quiche – Not Exceeding 12” Diameter.
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INSTEAD, USE: Quiche - Not Exceeding 12" Diameter (change hyphen AND inch symbol)