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Revision as of 14:02, 18 May 2010
SmartSimple supports a number of techniques for importing, exporting and integration with other systems.
This article describes the techniques available with links to related articles.
Feature | Can be used to manipulate | Complexity | Import | Export | Integration | Type |
Import Wizard |
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Low | Yes | No | One time import only. | Browser based process |
Auto Loader |
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Medium | Yes | No | Provides for automated upload/update processes. | Server based process |
File Sync |
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Medium | Yes | Yes | Used to synchronize on-line and off-line folders. | Desktop application |
SmartFileRetriever |
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Low | No | Yes | Used to export and backup files. | Desktop application |
SmartFiler |
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Low | Yes | No | Desktop application | |
MS Access Plug-in |
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Medium | No | Yes | User requires administrative access rights to their machine to install and configure. | MS Office extension |
MS Excel Plug-in |
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Medium | No | Yes | User requires administrative access rights to their machine to install and configure. User requires role based access to specific report. | MS Office extension |
MS Outlook Plug-in |
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Medium | Yes | Yes | Basic integration between MS Outlook and SmartSimple. User requires administrative access rights to their machine to install and configure. | MS Office extension |
MS Word Plug-in |
Provides two distinct functions:
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Medium | Yes | Yes | User requires administrative access rights to their machine to and configure. User requires role based access to specific report. When used with the Applicant Tracking System, the user also required rights to place a person in an applicant role and to specific applicant folders. | MS Office extension |
Universal Tracking Application Data Exchange |
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Medium | Yes | Yes | Only useful for inter-instance integration. | Server based process |
ObjectSync |
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Medium | Yes | Yes | Only useful for inter-instance integration. | Server based process |
Reports |
Provides two distinct functions:
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High | No | Yes | XML reports can be configured to allow access by a system generated URL and password allowing an external system to request data from SmartSimple. | Server based process |
Workflows |
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High | No | Yes | When configured with appropriate XML layout and posting URL (from receiving system) records can be dynamically posted to other system based on workflow triggers. | Server based process |
API |
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High | Yes | Yes | Main component designed for programmer level system integration. | Desktop application |