Introduction

IMMS InfraLink allows flexibility in representing a System’s complex topologies where various types of links and connections may exist between System Elements.For  For each type of link, the Administrator may specify whether the link itself will be tracked as a System Element. When tracked as a System Element, the link/connection can be subject to various workflows. For example, a User could open an install or Issue Case against the link itself or schedule a Preventive Maintenance inspection of the link. That is useful for critical connections, such as power feeders, network trunks, etc. 

Links and connections can be populated or updated via bulk-data entry using the IMMS InfraLink Import feature.  This document will serve as a guide for   

This article provides guidance on the following topics related to the bulk creation or and bulk update of connections in IMMSInfraLink.

Data File for Connections Creation

For the bulk creation of Links and Connections (“Connections”) in IMMSInfraLink, the data to be imported must be contained in a properly formatted CSV file.

The following data columns (i.e., column headers) are required and must be populated for each line when creating Connections:

Optional Connections data columns may include:

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For the bulk update of Connections in IMMSInfraLink, the data to be imported must be contained in a properly formatted CSV file. The following data columns are required when updating Connections:

Optional Connections data columns may include:

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Whether you are creating new Connections or updating existing Connections in IMMSInfraLink, you will follow these steps for importing the bulk data.

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First, create a single ZIP file that contains all the files you wish to upload. The ZIP file can contain folders and subfolders. IMMS InfraLink will extract and process all files.

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1. Choose the ZIP file which includes all Custom Field files to be imported.
2. Select the Top Level System for the System Elements being updated. All System Elements included in the import must belong to the same Top-Level System. If you wish to update System Elements under multiple Top-Level Systems, you must perform a separate Import for each.
3. Indicate the Custom Field to be updated or check the “Use mapping file instead” box if your ZIP file contains a mapping file for the files being imported.
4. Select an Update behavior that is appropriate for your file import:
   • Append to existing files 
   • Replace existing files
   • Skip if there are existing files
5. Enter an Update comment, which is text that describes your file import.
6. Utilize Advanced Settings if you wish for IMMS InfraLink to apply certain file name rules when processing the imported files:
   • Skip prefix in file name
   • Skip suffix in file name
   • Add prefix to file name
   • Add suffix to file name
7. Once all form fields are populated, click the OK button at the bottom of the form.
   
   
   
   

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If there are any errors in the Import data file, IMMS InfraLink will alert you of these exceptions and reject the entire Import. That is, IMMS InfraLink will not partially process an Import.

All exceptions must be corrected in the data file before it can be imported. Correct exceptions in all specified line items and then repeat the Import steps listed above.

If IMMS InfraLink identifies no exceptions within the data file, your bulk data will be successfully imported, and IMMS InfraLink will return you to the view where you initiated your Import. The view should then include your new or updated records. The Import will also be listed in the Successfully Completed Imports list accessible via the "Show Completed" option under the Import button drop-down menu.